Spotify

Data Science Manager, Music Recommendations

Spotify$144K — $206K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in data analysis or data science
  • Proficient in Python and SQL
  • Familiar with AI tools for data science and insights like Claude Code
  • Skilled in data visualization and dashboarding (Looker Studio, Tableau)
  • Experience with A/B testing and statistical modeling
  • Preferred management experience, especially mentoring

Responsibilities

  • Act as a strategic partner for Spotify's Music Vertical focusing on editorial functions
  • Manage and develop a team of data scientists, aligning their growth with business strategies
  • Conduct research and create data storytelling to guide significant investment decisions
  • Innovate at the junction of human editorial and algorithmic recommendations
  • Enhance data science capabilities with agentic AI and promote self-service insights for stakeholders
  • Establish expertise in music content delivery and audience engagement

Benefits

  • Flexible working arrangements with a mix of in-person and remote work
  • Health insurance coverage
  • Six months of paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid vacation days
  • 13 paid flexible holidays
Full Job Description
What You'll Do

  • Act as a key partner to leaders in Spotify's Music Vertical, with a focus on the Editorial function globally and recommendations of music content.
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  • Manage a strong team of data scientists, aligning their expertise and professional growth with business needs via ongoing coaching and roadmap planning.
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  • Conduct research yourself and craft compelling data storytelling to influence large investments at Spotify in the field of music recommendations
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  • In particular, orient innovation at the intersection of human editorial and algorithmic recommendations in the age of AI.
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  • Upskill the data science function in your area with agentic AI, and develop the next layer of self-serve access to insights for your stakeholders
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  • Become a company-wide expert on music content and how it reaches listeners around the world.
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Who You Are

  • 7+ years of relevant experience performing data analysis or data science. In particular...
    • You are highly proficient in Python and SQL
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    • You are well versed in AI tools for data science and insights, such as Claude Code
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    • You have an expertise in building data visualizations and dashboards (e.g. Looker Studio, Tableau or other)
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    • You have experience with A/B testing and statistical modeling
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  • Experience managing a team is preferred. The role is opened to first time managers who have a proven experience mentoring others, leading large collaborative projects and coordinating with senior leaders.
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  • You are a confident communicator with acute design thinking, who can simplifie complex problems and ground creative discussions in objective data. You have experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
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  • You have a degree in a quantitative field, such as Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics; advanced degree is désirable
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  • You are passionate about music. Previous experience in creative industries is a preference, but not a hard requirement if you have a deep empathy for how the music art form is created and enjoyed
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Where You'll Be

This role is based in New York, New York
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home
  • We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week


The United States base range for this position is $144,715 - $206,735, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays. These ranges may be modified in the future.

About Spotify

Spotify is a Swedish audio streaming and media services provider, launched in October 2008. The platform is owned by Spotify AB, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange since April 2018. Spotify's primary business is providing an audio streaming platform, with the company claiming that it had 345 million active monthly users and 155 million paying subscribers as of December 2020. Unlike physical or download sales, which pay artists a fixed price per song or album sold, Spotify pays royalties based on the number of artist streams as a proportion of total songs streamed on the service. Spotify distributes approximately 70% of its total revenue to rights holders, who then pay artists based on their individual agreements. Spotify has faced criticism from artists and producers including Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke, who have argued that it does not fairly compensate musicians. Spotify has also faced criticism from artists and producers including Taylor Swift and Thom Yorke, who have argued that it does not fairly compensate musicians.
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