Spotify Data Engineer interview: 12-minute phone screen

SpotifyData Engineer · May 2026

My process started with a recruiter chat about my background and visa status. The phone screen was pretty quick, and the scheduling felt a little chaotic. I realized the interviewer was in a rush, and the call, which was supposed to last about half an hour, ended after roughly 12 minutes. Even with the short, hurried conversation, I was selected to move on to the next round. I felt like there was…

Shared by a candidate · reported May 2026. Interview formats change; use it as a guide, not a script.