How do they compare on things like wlb, culture, backstabbing, etc. I know it's highly team dependent, but overall trend?
Scarymoose your level is the biggest determinate of which one to pick, if google is leveling you really high go there, at the lower levels you are very much a cog. Spotify is better for a better WLB and more ability to shape your career. Money wise it really depends on how to see the two stocks appreciating.
Where did you join? Similar boat with an offer from Spotify.
Spotify is way better. What kind of work do you do?
Sde, preferably backend. Which aspects are better with Spotify?
Work / life balance, opportunities to get promoted