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Spotify Global Summer Internship Program: Eligibility & How to Apply

A paid ten-week summer program with business, product, and technical teams serving creators and listeners.

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College yearPenultimate or graduating year · degree-dependent
CompensationPaid
Location / arrangementLondon, Stockholm or New YorkIn office; no remote option
Availability at review2027 details coming soon · 0 student jobs at Nov. 2 review

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Who can apply?

  • Spotify describes eligibility for students in the graduating or penultimate year of an associate, bachelor's, master's, or PhD program, plus eligible bootcamp routes. This directory covers current associate and bachelor's students.
  • The applicable college year depends on degree length: for example, the penultimate year of an associate degree can be year one.
  • Spotify says summer interns are accepted only in its London, Stockholm and New York offices, with no remote option. Authorization and team requirements are set by each posting.
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Penultimate-year eligibility changes with degree length; do not assume it always means a four-year-college junior.

Dates, pay & program timing

No universal cutoff confirmed

The program runs for ten weeks between June and August. At review on November 2, 2026, Spotify still said information about its 2027 internship opportunities was coming soon, and its official student-jobs category listed 0 jobs. Spotify says it does not accept applications after its deadline. Graduating summer 2027 interns in Product & Technology may continue into an eight-month Emerging Talent Program.

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These details reflect the sources at the review date. An overview is not a live job offer. Check the official page for today's application status and the selected opening's written terms.

How to apply to Spotify

  1. Check the student page for an active role that fits your degree timing and location.
  2. Research the team and tailor your resume; add a relevant cover letter, portfolio, or personal site when it strengthens the application.
  3. Submit directly to the active Spotify posting and track that role rather than the general program page.
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How to prepare a stronger application

Show how your work connects to users, creators, audio, media, data, or product decisions.

Spotify says extra materials are optional, so include them only when they are focused, functional, and easy to review.

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Make it a plan.

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Spotify: questions before applying

Are Spotify Summer 2027 internships open now?

Not at our November 2, 2026 review. Spotify said information about its 2027 internships was coming soon, and its official student-jobs category listed 0 jobs. Monitor the student page and apply only when an active Spotify posting appears.

When do Spotify Summer 2027 internships open?

Spotify has not published the 2027 recruitment timeline yet. Its program lasts ten weeks between June and August, but Spotify says it will not accept applications after the eventual deadline, so prepare your resume and portfolio before listings appear.

Who is eligible for Spotify's summer internship?

Students in the graduating or penultimate year of an associate, bachelor's, master's or PhD program, plus students in bootcamp certificate programs. On a four-year bachelor's degree that usually means juniors and seniors. Spotify does not offer internships to high school students.

Are Spotify internships paid?

Yes. Spotify's FAQ says its internships are paid. The student page does not publish a pay figure.

Can I do a Spotify internship remotely?

No. Spotify says summer interns must join its offices in London, Stockholm or New York, with no remote option.

Do I need a referral to get a Spotify internship?

No. Spotify says every applicant gets full consideration, and it accepts applications only through its official Spotify Jobs site, not by email or LinkedIn message.

How long does Spotify take to respond after I apply?

Spotify says it tries to respond within a few weeks, though popular roles can take longer. It does not provide individual application-status updates, but says applicants will be told the outcome.

What happens after the internship?

Graduating summer 2027 interns in Product & Technology may be eligible for Spotify's Emerging Talent Program, an additional eight-month fixed-term program embedded with teams.

Official sources & update notes

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We do not infer deadlines, remote eligibility, or guaranteed offers from older recruiting cycles. Read our editorial process.

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