Spotify AI Engineer Interview Preparation Guide (Mid-Level)
AI Engineer
Spotify
Mid Level
7 rounds
Updated 11/23/2025
Spotify's AI Engineer interview process for mid-level candidates consists of a combined recruiter screening, a 1-hour technical phone screen focused on applied machine learning, and five distinct onsite rounds evaluating coding proficiency, deep learning systems knowledge, scalable system architecture design, real-world problem-solving, and cultural alignment. The entire process typically spans 4-6 weeks and emphasizes both technical depth and Spotify's core values: Innovative, Collaborative, Passionate, Playful, and Sincere.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
45 min5 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Technical Phone Screen - Applied Machine Learning
60 min6 focus topicstechnical
3
Onsite Round 1 - Coding and Data Structures
60 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Round 2 - Machine Learning and AI Systems
60 min7 focus topicstechnical
5
Onsite Round 3 - System Design
60 min7 focus topicssystem design
6
Onsite Round 4 - Case Study and Applied Problem Solving
60 min6 focus topicscase study
7
Onsite Round 5 - Behavioral and Cultural Fit
60 min7 focus topicsbehavioral
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