Data Scientist - Discovery Mode at Spotify | New York | Rezi

Data Scientist - Discovery Mode at Spotify

Data Scientist - Discovery Mode

Spotify · New York

1 months ago

Data Scientist - Discovery Mode

Spotify · New York

a month ago
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About the Role

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify. This role is the analytical lead for the Discovery Mode ML squad, focusing on evaluating and improving the models that power measurement and campaign optimization for artists and music marketers.

Responsibilities

  • Own the analytical function for the Discovery Mode ML squad, driving evaluation and continuous improvement of the models that power measurement and campaign optimization
  • Partner with ML engineers to develop evaluation frameworks and identify opportunities to improve model performance, reliability, and customer impact
  • Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate model quality, measure outcomes, and guide model development
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to assess model performance and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for product and business stakeholders
  • Build, maintain, and evolve dashboards that track model health, customer metrics, and program performance
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to align analytical priorities with squad goals and customer needs
  • Contribute to the broader Product Insights community by sharing best practices and helping raise the bar for analytics across Discovery Mode

Requirements

  • 4+ years of experience in a data science role
  • Experience measuring customer outcomes, defining KPIs, and connecting analytical insights to product decisions
  • Experience designing and implementing A/B tests, understanding when experimentation is the right tool, and interpreting results with appropriate rigor
  • Experience evaluating machine learning model performance and partnering with ML engineers to improve model and customer outcomes
  • Comfortable working in a highly technical environment and collaborating closely with engineering partners
  • Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Experience in areas such as advertising measurement, recommendation systems, experimentation, or causal inference at scale

Skills

  • Python
  • SQL
  • BigQuery
  • dbt
  • Data storytelling

Location

  • EST timezone region

Work Type

  • Remote

Experience Level

  • 4+ years

Education Level

  • Degree in data science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field

Salary/Compensations

  • $116,994 - $167,135 USD

Benefits

  • Equity
  • Health insurance
  • Six-month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • Paid flexible holidays
  • Paid sick leave

About the Company

  • Spotify enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases.
  • The Music Mission focuses on developing promotional tools for artists and label teams, powered by Spotify's deep knowledge of listener behavior.
  • Products include Discovery Mode, Marquee, Showcase, Music Videos, and Clips.

Equal Opportunity

  • Spotify is an equal opportunity employer.
  • We welcome you for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones.
  • Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace.
  • We are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone.
  • We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need.