Recruiter screen, technical phone (SQL + Python), virtual onsite with case study on a growth experiment, ML deep-dive, behavioral, and final with manager. Growth DS at Spotify works closely with product and marketing.
Tell me about an experiment that disproved your hypothesis. What did you learn?
Describe partnering with PM on an A/B test that had ambiguous results.
Walk me through measuring incremental impact of a marketing channel.
How do you balance test rigor with shipping speed in a growth team?
Music Industry Manager
virtual
· Difficulty 3/5
Recruiter screen, video with team lead, case study on a label-negotiation scenario, behavioral with cross-functional partners, and final with VP. Industry roles at Spotify hire from labels, distributors, and artist management — relationships matter.
Walk me through negotiating a complex industry deal.
Tell me about handling a difficult artist or label relationship.
Describe a time you advocated for a creator against internal pushback.
How do you stay credible with industry partners as Spotify's policies evolve?
UX Researcher
virtual
· Difficulty 3/5
Spotify UXR interviews test research skills and collaborative nature. Portfolio review, then virtual onsite. 4 rounds: methodology deep-dive, case study presentation, cross-squad collaboration, and values. The case study involved researching audio consumption behaviors.
Tell me about research that changed your own assumptions about users.
Describe a time you had to conduct research with limited time and resources.
How do you balance user research with product team velocity?
Tell me about a time you collaborated across squads to share research findings.