Spotify Staff Product Manager Interview Preparation Guide
Product Manager
Spotify
Staff
6 rounds
Updated 11/22/2025
Spotify's Product Manager interview process is comprehensive and culture-driven, designed to rigorously assess PM expertise, strategic thinking, and alignment with the company's Band Manifesto values. The process typically spans 4-12 weeks and includes a recruiter screening, hiring manager phone screen, and 4 onsite interviews conducted by different 'band members' (team members) from various functional areas. Each onsite round focuses on specific competency areas: technology & design partnership, execution & scaling, leadership & culture fit, and vision & strategy. At the Staff level, expect deep discussions about cross-functional influence, strategic product direction, team development, and organizational impact.
Interview Rounds
1
Recruiter Screening
30 min4 focus topicsbehavioral
2
Hiring Manager Phone Screen
50 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
3
Onsite Interview - Technology & Design Partnership
40 min5 focus topicstechnical
4
Onsite Interview - Execution & Scaling
40 min5 focus topicscase study
5
Onsite Interview - Leadership & Culture Fit
40 min6 focus topicsbehavioral
6
Onsite Interview - Vision, Strategy & Instinct
40 min6 focus topicscase study
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