Data Scientist Role at Spotify in New York, USA

Job Title: Data Scientist – Podcast
Location: New York, USA
Job Type: Permanent

Company Overview:

Spotify is committed to enhancing the podcast experience for both creators and users. The Podcast R&D Team is dedicated to improving features like Podcast Comments, Creator Analytics, and the Spotify Partner Program, helping to optimize the value for creators and ensure an engaging user experience.

Role Overview:

As a Data Scientist on the Podcast Team, you will play a critical role in supporting our Product team by evaluating the performance of podcast-related features. This will include exploring how creators engage with Spotify, identifying areas for improvement, and shaping the product’s strategy through data-driven insights.

Key Responsibilities:

• Data Exploration & Research: Develop research questions and conduct data exploration to understand creator behaviors and the value they derive from Spotify.
• Collaboration: Work with cross-functional teams (data scientists, researchers, product owners, engineers, designers, marketers) to enhance tools for creators and improve product offerings.
• Metrics & Monitoring: Define, track, and evaluate key metrics, identifying root causes behind changes to drive data-informed decisions.
• Communication: Present findings and recommendations to key stakeholders, influencing product strategy and direction.
• Continuous Improvement: Contribute to building a culture of data-informed decision-making and continuous learning within the analytics community at Spotify.

Who You Are:

• Experience: Proven experience in a similar Data Science role.
• Educational Background: A degree in Data Science, Computer Science, Statistics, Economics, Mathematics, or a similar quantitative field.
• Skills: Proficient in tools like Python, DBT, BigQuery, SQL, and Tableau. Experience in product analytics and creating success metrics is required.
• Curiosity & Passion: Deeply interested in the creator ecosystem and passionate about improving tools and features that support creators.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex data concepts to diverse audiences, influencing product decisions.

Additional Information:

• Location: This role is based in New York City, with flexibility to work remotely for most of the time, while attending occasional in-person meetings.
• Compensation: The U.S. base salary for this role ranges from $89,083 – $127,262 annually, plus equity. Benefits include health insurance, six months paid parental leave, 401(k), meal allowance, paid time off, and flexible holidays.

Spotify’s Global Benefits:

• Learning & Growth: Extensive learning opportunities through GreenHouse.
• Parental Leave: Fully paid six months of parental leave for all new parents.
• Employee Assistance: Access to All The Feels, a self-care hub.
• Flexibility: Flexibility with public holidays, allowing swaps according to personal values and beliefs.

Apply Now to be part of the team that’s shaping the future of podcasting on Spotify!