FAQs
What is the primary focus of the Principal Product Manager role for Audiobooks?
The primary focus is to build products and tools for authors and publishers, enhance their experience on Spotify, and ensure a cohesive audiobooks listener experience through collaboration with various cross-functional teams.
What kind of experience is required for this position?
Significant experience in building and shipping consumer-facing software products, combined with a deep understanding of both consumer- and creator-facing product management, is required.
What types of research will the Principal Product Manager be expected to conduct?
The manager will commence qualitative and quantitative research, product analysis, and market insights to craft impactful product strategies.
How does the role balance innovation and maintenance?
The Principal Product Manager is responsible for ensuring a healthy balance of innovation, reducing technical debt, and providing maintenance and support for existing products.
What is the salary range for this position in the United States?
The base salary range for this position is $134,481-$192,116, plus equity.
What type of benefits does Spotify offer for this role?
Benefits include health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, a 401(k) retirement plan, a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave.
Is prior experience with data analysis important for this role?
Yes, deep experience in making data-informed decisions, such as A/B experimentation, user testing, and market analysis, is crucial for the position.
What kind of working environment is promoted by Spotify for this role?
Spotify offers flexibility in work location, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, and prioritizing team happiness and productivity.
What qualities should the ideal candidate possess?
The ideal candidate should be a creative problem solver, a compelling storyteller, and have a team-first approach while being comfortable working with distributed teams.
Where within the EST time zone can the role be based?
The role can be performed in any location within the EST time zone, as long as there is a work location available.