Data Scientist – Music Mission

September 5, 2026

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Job Description:

Own the analytical function for the Discovery Mode ML squad, driving evaluation and continuous improvement of models powering measurement and campaign optimization
Partner with ML engineers to develop evaluation frameworks and 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 of model performance and translate findings into actionable recommendations for product and business stakeholders
Build, maintain, and evolve dashboards tracking 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
Share best practices and raise the bar for analytics across Discovery Mode
Shape measurement systems for Spotify's Discovery Mode promotion product

Requirements:

4+ years of experience in a data science role
Degree in data science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
Experience measuring customer outcomes, defining KPIs, and connecting insights to product decisions
Experience designing and implementing A/B tests and interpreting results rigorously
Experience evaluating machine learning model performance and partnering with ML engineers
Comfort working in a highly technical environment with engineering partners
Ability to communicate complex statistical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
Strong data science fundamentals, including Python, SQL, BigQuery, dbt, and data storytelling
Experience working within cross-functional product teams
Experience in advertising measurement, recommendation systems, experimentation, or causal inference at scale
Ability to work within the EST timezone region with a work location

Benefits:

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

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