Spotify Staff Technical Program Manager Interview Preparation Guide

Spotify's interview process for Staff-level positions typically follows a multi-stage evaluation combining technical program management expertise, leadership capability, communication skills, and alignment with Spotify's culture of innovation and collaboration. For Staff-level TPM roles, expect 6-7 interview rounds spanning 4-8 weeks, including recruiter screening, technical program management assessments, complex project design scenarios, cross-functional collaboration evaluations, and behavioral/leadership interviews. The process emphasizes your ability to manage large-scale technical initiatives, coordinate across multiple engineering teams, handle ambiguity, and drive impact while maintaining quality standards.