Spotify

Manage and support engineering team developing core RightsDB database and collaborate with stakeholders to deliver features and foster team growth. | At least 1 year engineering management and 5+ years software engineering experience with expertise in distributed systems and cloud platforms. | The Rights Systems team is driving the technical foundations of a step-change for Spotify’s business by enabling the distribution of new forms of content across the platform. This challenge involves detection of rights-protected intellectual property and facilitating rightsholder and creator management of both the rights-protected IP and the secondary content. The journey ahead will present the team with the chance to collaborate with teams across the company (Content Platform, Financial Engineering, Label Partnership, Licensing, and others) in order to create and present novel content datasets to end-users. As the product matures, the team will stretch as they scale to broader use cases and a larger user base. Being a cornerstone of the company’s catalog maximization strategy, the rights systems solution space will be an area of investment and growth for the company over the next 2–5 years. \n What You'll Do Manage and support a team of 7–8 engineers developing the core RightsDB, a new foundational database that serves as a centralized repository for copyright and rightsholder ownership data Support ongoing RightsDB work, including enabling new video content to more automatically make its way to platform by implementing a Publishing Deny List (PDL) and ingesting UGC rights via DDEX Provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance to team members to help them identify their growth path and develop their skills aligned to their goals Foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture where individuals feel empowered and supported in their careers Partner closely with the product manager and cross-functional stakeholders (design, legal, rights operations) to define scope, roadmap, and priorities Ensure alignment between business needs and technical implementation and establish squad technical strategy to support healthy delivery cycles Manage timelines and ensure reliable, timely feature delivery while scaling project ownership across the team Oversee platform operations including performance, security, incident response, and on-call rotations Encourage a culture of experimentation, continuous improvement, and technical ownership Collaborate with internal teams, including legal, rights operations, and content, to ensure the Spotify Rights Center evolves with regulatory needs and continues to meet expectations of rightsholders Who You Are You have 1+ years of experience managing software engineering teams, ideally in a product-focused and cross-functional setting You have 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, including web, backend, or full-stack development You have experience working with web technologies, distributed systems, or cloud platforms You are comfortable managing stakeholders from both technical and non-technical backgrounds You have experience delivering outcomes in a highly collaborative environment You care deeply about user experience, data accuracy, and system integrity, especially in legal or IP-sensitive domains You have a growth mindset and a passion for building scalable systems You support and empower your team to do their best work You have familiarity with the music or media rights domain or similar IP-centric industries You have familiarity with content management systems, legal compliance platforms, or large-scale data pipelines You have familiarity with platform migrations, user access control models, or third-party integrations Where You'll Be We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, you can be within the North Americas region as long as we have a work location. This team operates within the Eastern Standard time zone for collaboration. \n The United States base range for this position is $164,448 –$234,926 USD, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future. Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens. At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

Manage label partnerships and execute strategic campaigns to support music partners and Spotify's business goals. | Requires 5+ years in music industry marketing or partnerships, strong relationship building, and campaign management skills. | As part of the Artist & Label Partnerships team, you'll work closely with labels, artists, managers, and distributors to develop and execute impactful initiatives that support our frontline music partners. You'll collaborate with the Music Partnerships & Audience team on local strategic initiatives and partner with colleagues around the world on global campaigns. In this role, you'll serve as a key point of contact for major and independent label partners, helping build strong relationships that support both partner goals and Spotify's broader music strategy. You'll bring together cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful campaigns, share industry insights, and help shape opportunities that connect artists and fans. What You'll Do • Build and maintain strong relationships with label partners, artists, managers, and other music industry stakeholders. • Represent Spotify in partner meetings and industry events, identifying opportunities to deepen partnerships and create value for artists and labels. • Track artist, label, and cultural priorities to help identify opportunities for Spotify support across on-platform and off-platform initiatives. • Partner with label teams to develop and execute priority campaigns from strategy and briefing through production, launch, measurement, and recap. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align campaign priorities, share insights, and drive successful outcomes. • Act as an advocate for partners internally by sharing industry perspectives that help inform product development and business strategy. • Support industry education initiatives and represent Spotify in partner-facing presentations, meetings, and events. • Mentor and support team members in campaign planning, relationship management, and cross-functional collaboration. Who You Are • You have 5+ years of experience leading complex marketing campaigns, partnership initiatives, or large-scale cross-functional projects. • You have experience working within the music industry, including labels, artist management, distribution, streaming, or related sectors. • You have a strong understanding of the music landscape, including emerging trends, industry dynamics, and audience behavior. • You know how to build trusted relationships with a wide range of stakeholders and partners. • You communicate clearly and effectively across different audiences and levels of an organization. • You are experienced at managing multiple priorities and delivering high-quality work in a fast-moving environment. • You pay close attention to detail while maintaining focus on broader business objectives. • You enjoy collaborating across teams and bringing people together to achieve shared goals. • You approach challenges with curiosity, adaptability, and a solutions-oriented mindset. • You are comfortable learning new skills, navigating change, and adjusting priorities when needed. • You are willing to travel and attend occasional evening and weekend industry events. Where You'll Be • This role is based in Los Angeles, CA • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home. We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week. The United States base range for this position is $92,126.00 - $131,609, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.

Develop and evolve intuitive web applications for the Rights Management Platform using TypeScript and React. | Collaborate with product managers and designers to build seamless user experiences in a frontend engineer role. | A leading audio streaming service is seeking a Frontend Engineer for the Rights Systems team, responsible for building and evolving their Rights Management Platform. In this role, you'll collaborate with product managers and designers to develop intuitive web applications using TypeScript and React, ensuring a seamless user experience. The position offers a competitive salary range of $133,000 - $190,000 and various benefits, including health insurance and parental leave. Remote flexibility within North America is available.#J-18808-Ljbffr