Engineering Jobs at Spotify with Visa Sponsorship
Spotify's Engineering teams build the infrastructure, algorithms, and tooling behind one of the world's most-used audio platforms. The company actively supports visa sponsorship for qualified engineers, making it a realistic target if you're on an H-1B or pursuing permanent residence through employment-based categories.
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The Music Mission team owns Spotify’s end to end proposition for music creators and the experiences they create for fans. The team is dedicated to building tools and services to enable creation, promotion, expression, and monetization at scale.
You’ll join the Native Ads product area within the Music Mission, where we build advertising experiences that feel native to the listening journey while supporting artists and creators at scale. This team sits at the intersection of Music, Advertising, and Personalization, working across missions to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
We operate in a highly collaborative environment with product, data science, and engineering partners, solving complex machine learning challenges that power ad experiences for millions of listeners around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and support a team that includes engineering managers and senior engineers, helping leaders grow and scale their impact
- Set clear technical and organizational direction across multiple teams, aligning with mission and company priorities
- Drive delivery across complex, distributed systems spanning Music, Ads, and Personalization
- Stay close to the technology, contributing to architecture, system design, and critical technical decisions
- Partner with product, data science, and design to shape strategy and long-term direction
- Navigate ambiguity in machine learning systems, including debugging, experimentation, and incident response
- Build strong cross-mission relationships and influence decisions across teams and disciplines
- Identify risks early, remove organizational blockers, and ensure accountability at all levels
- Foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who You Are
- You have experience managing managers and scaling engineering organizations through multiple levels of leadership
- You bring strong technical depth and are comfortable engaging in architecture, system design, and complex debugging
- You have worked with machine learning or probabilistic systems and understand their real-world operational challenges
- You make thoughtful, high-quality decisions and bring clarity in complex or ambiguous situations
- You build alignment across teams and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization
- You communicate effectively and adapt your approach to different audiences and contexts
- You partner closely with product and data leaders to shape strategy, not just execution
- You create accountability across teams and address misalignment constructively
- You are committed to building inclusive teams where diverse perspectives are valued
LOCATION
This role is based in New York. 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.
COMPENSATION
The United States base range for this position is $203,410–$290,586 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.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
OUR GLOBAL BENEFITS
- Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.
- Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.
- Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.
- All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.
- Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.
INTRODUCTION
The Music Mission team owns Spotify’s end to end proposition for music creators and the experiences they create for fans. The team is dedicated to building tools and services to enable creation, promotion, expression, and monetization at scale.
You’ll join the Native Ads product area within the Music Mission, where we build advertising experiences that feel native to the listening journey while supporting artists and creators at scale. This team sits at the intersection of Music, Advertising, and Personalization, working across missions to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions.
We operate in a highly collaborative environment with product, data science, and engineering partners, solving complex machine learning challenges that power ad experiences for millions of listeners around the world.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Lead and support a team that includes engineering managers and senior engineers, helping leaders grow and scale their impact
- Set clear technical and organizational direction across multiple teams, aligning with mission and company priorities
- Drive delivery across complex, distributed systems spanning Music, Ads, and Personalization
- Stay close to the technology, contributing to architecture, system design, and critical technical decisions
- Partner with product, data science, and design to shape strategy and long-term direction
- Navigate ambiguity in machine learning systems, including debugging, experimentation, and incident response
- Build strong cross-mission relationships and influence decisions across teams and disciplines
- Identify risks early, remove organizational blockers, and ensure accountability at all levels
- Foster a culture of ownership, technical excellence, and continuous learning
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Who You Are
- You have experience managing managers and scaling engineering organizations through multiple levels of leadership
- You bring strong technical depth and are comfortable engaging in architecture, system design, and complex debugging
- You have worked with machine learning or probabilistic systems and understand their real-world operational challenges
- You make thoughtful, high-quality decisions and bring clarity in complex or ambiguous situations
- You build alignment across teams and influence stakeholders at different levels of the organization
- You communicate effectively and adapt your approach to different audiences and contexts
- You partner closely with product and data leaders to shape strategy, not just execution
- You create accountability across teams and address misalignment constructively
- You are committed to building inclusive teams where diverse perspectives are valued
LOCATION
This role is based in New York. 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.
COMPENSATION
The United States base range for this position is $203,410–$290,586 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.
Spotify transformed music listening forever when we launched in 2008. Our mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the chance to enjoy and be passionate about these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music and podcasting. Today, we are the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription service.
OUR GLOBAL BENEFITS
- Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.
- Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success.
- Global parental leave, six months off - for all new parents.
- All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.
- Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Engineering Jobs at Spotify Jobs
Align your resume to Spotify's engineering stack
Spotify's job postings consistently reference backend systems, distributed infrastructure, and data pipelines. Tailor your resume to reflect experience with those patterns so recruiters can quickly map your background to the open role.
Target roles that match your visa classification
Spotify sponsors both H-1B and employment-based Green Card categories. Identify which visa pathway fits your situation before applying, so you can ask the right questions about where the role falls in Spotify's immigration process.
Use Migrate Mate to surface open Engineering roles
Spotify posts Engineering roles across multiple specializations at varying times. Use Migrate Mate to browse current openings filtered by visa sponsorship eligibility, so you're applying to roles Spotify is actively hiring for.
Clarify sponsorship timing during the offer stage
H-1B cap-subject filings are tied to the April lottery window. If you receive an offer outside that window, ask Spotify's recruiting team how they handle cap-gap coverage or whether a cap-exempt pathway applies to your situation.
Prepare documentation for a specialty occupation determination
For H-1B approval, USCIS requires that both the role and your degree align as a specialty occupation. Gather transcripts, prior approval notices, and any evidence showing your degree field directly relates to the engineering position Spotify is sponsoring.
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Find Engineering at Spotify JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Spotify sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Spotify sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles. The company works with immigration counsel to file petitions for qualified candidates. If you're cap-subject, your petition would need to go through the USCIS annual lottery, which opens in March for an October 1 start date. Roles that qualify as specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines are the ones most likely to receive sponsorship.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Spotify?
Applications go through Spotify's careers portal, where Engineering roles are listed by team and location. Spotify's Engineering interview process typically includes a technical screen, coding assessments, and system design rounds. Migrate Mate is a reliable way to track current openings that include visa sponsorship, so you're not wasting time applying to roles that won't support your immigration status.
Which visa types does Spotify commonly use for Engineering roles?
Spotify sponsors H-1B visas for nonimmigrant work authorization and supports employment-based Green Card categories including EB-2 and EB-3 for permanent residence. Engineers already on L-1 or O-1 status may also transfer their sponsorship to Spotify depending on the role. The right category depends on your background, degree field, and how the specific position is classified.
What qualifications does Spotify expect for sponsored Engineering roles?
Most sponsored Engineering roles at Spotify require a bachelor's degree or higher in computer science, software engineering, or a closely related field. That degree requirement isn't just a hiring preference; it's part of what establishes the role as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes. Spotify's Engineering teams tend to look for depth in distributed systems, backend architecture, or data infrastructure depending on the specific team.
How do I think about the timeline from offer to work authorization at Spotify?
If you need a new H-1B, the timeline is largely dictated by the USCIS lottery and cap. Offers made in early spring align best with the April filing window and an October start. For transfers from another H-1B employer, Spotify can file a portability petition and you can begin work once USCIS issues a receipt notice. Green Card timelines through PERM are longer and depend on your country of birth and the DOL's processing backlog.
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