# Director of Engineering - Content Platform

**Company:** [Spotify](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/spotify)
**Location:** Remote
**Role:** Engineering Management
**Experience:** 8+ years
**Skills:** Distributed Systems, System Design, Software Architecture, Legacy Modernization, Data Quality, Automation, Artificial Intelligence, Platform Engineering, Catalog Systems, System Reliability
**Posted:** 2026-09-09

> Leads multiple engineering teams and sets the technical strategy for Spotify’s global content catalog platform. The role requires experience managing through engineering leaders, architecting distributed data-intensive systems, modernizing legacy platforms, and driving cross-functional execution.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Lead and develop multiple engineering teams through engineering managers.
- Own and drive technical strategy for a critical content-platform domain.
- Improve catalog systems so teams across the organization can build product experiences efficiently.
- Guide modernization of legacy systems into scalable, reliable architecture.
- Partner with product and cross-functional leaders to align priorities and execution.
- Improve system reliability and reduce operational friction affecting content availability.
- Apply automation and AI to improve data quality and engineering productivity.
- Build an inclusive engineering culture focused on continuous improvement.
- Develop and execute a long-term roadmap balancing immediate priorities with strategic investments.

## Requirements
- Experience leading engineering organizations through other leaders and scaling teams.
- Experience with complex, data-intensive systems where accuracy, consistency, and reliability at scale are critical.
- Strong system design and architectural decision-making experience in distributed systems.
- Ability to navigate ambiguity and make high-impact trade-offs.
- Experience evolving legacy systems and leading long-term platform transformations.
- Strong cross-functional influence across engineering, product, and business stakeholders.
- Experience leading distributed teams across locations.
- Clear communication skills, including explaining complex technical topics to varied audiences.
- Practical interest in applying AI and automation to systems and workflows.
- Commitment to inclusive, collaborative engineering environments.

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