Spotify is looking for driven, music‑loving, and ambitious students. This isn’t a typical internship: our paid program gives you the chance to dive deep into life at Spotify and explore the technology behind a rapidly growing company. Our summer internships last about 10 weeks and start in mid‑June.

If software engineering or data science excites you, you’ll feel right at home. We’re seeking interns to contribute in areas such as backend, web/frontend, full stack, C++, data, mobile (iOS/Android), and data science. These roles span a wide range of teams, from core technical foundations to building exceptional user experiences.

As an engineering intern, you’ll help develop the systems behind our app, scale distributed systems, and continually improve our engineering practices. Your work will directly shape how people experience audio around the world.

As a data science intern, you’ll analyze large datasets to uncover insights and gain a deep understanding of music and listener behavior, helping guide Spotify’s strategy and direction. You’ll explore user habits, key initiatives, markets, content, and new features to ensure data‑informed decision‑making throughout the company. Your contribution will have a direct impact on how people listen globally.

This application covers multiple positions. Please indicate your preferred area when applying.

What you’ll do

You’ll join the Stockholm intern cohort in one of two tracks:

Engineering:
• Work with cross‑functional teams to tackle complex, exciting challenges related to global audio streaming.
• Contribute to the internal developer community and influence our architecture.
• Take part in planning, designing, and building high‑quality solutions with your team.
• Grow in an environment that supports continuous learning and development.

Data Science:
• Analyze large datasets to generate actionable insights and support strategic decision‑making.
• Build dashboards, pipelines, and recurring reports that fuel strategic and creative growth.
• Share your analyses and recommendations with key stakeholders.
• Collaborate closely with analysts, product owners, marketers, designers, and others driving Spotify’s success.
• Engage actively in Spotify’s data science community.

Who you are

Your skills align with one of the following areas:

Engineering:
• You’re pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or bootcamp certification in computer science, computer engineering, or a related field.
• You have programming experience in languages such as Java, Python, C++, TypeScript, Scala, Swift, or Kotlin.
• You’re curious about the domain and tech stack and comfortable working with a distributed team.
• You understand the basics of distributed systems and enjoy pair programming and agile methods.
• You have strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.

Data Science:
• You’re pursuing a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or bootcamp certification in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics, or another quantitative field.
• You communicate well and enjoy collaborating with a variety of partners.
• You’re passionate about using data to inform decisions.
• You have experience with analytical techniques such as regression, significance testing, and statistical modeling.
• You’re familiar with A/B testing.
• You’re proficient in Python, R, SQL, and visualization tools like Data Studio or Tableau.

All candidates:
• You expect to graduate in 2026 or 2027.
• You already have valid authorization to work in the country where the internship is based, covering June through August 2026.
• You are available for the internship from June 15 to August 21, 2026.

Where you’ll work

• This role requires being onsite at our Stockholm office.
• Our internship includes many in‑person events and networking opportunities. To get the most out of the program, interns are asked to come to the office three days per week.

Our paid internships run for about 10 weeks and begin in mid‑June 2026. Applications close on February 5, 2026, at 6 p.m. CET.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You’re welcome exactly as you are—your identity, experiences, and perspective. The more diverse voices we include, the more we can innovate and grow. Bring your story and background; our differences give us the power to shape how the world listens.

We are committed to providing accessibility throughout the hiring process. If you need accommodations at any point, let us know—we’re here to support you.

Since launching in 2008, Spotify has transformed how people listen to music. Our mission is to unlock human creativity by enabling a million artists to earn a living from their work and billions of fans to enjoy and connect with them. Everything we do is driven by our passion for music and podcasts. Today, we are the world’s leading subscription audio streaming service.