Data Scientist - Company Planning and Execution (CPE) at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Music StreamingIndustries

Requirements

Experience analyzing large datasets and translating them into actionable insights
Curious and creative, with a focus on accuracy and clarity in work
Experience turning large, complex datasets into clear insights, recommendations, and stories
Enjoy working with technical and business teams to turn data into impact
Comfortable working in a cloud-based data environment such as BigQuery and using modern data tooling like dbt
Proficient in SQL and Python, and experience building dashboards with tools like Tableau or Looker
Quantitative background in Computer Science, Statistics, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with operational or work management data (preferred)

Responsibilities

Collaborate with data scientists, analysts, engineers, and business teams to deliver analysis and insights that improve how Spotify executes its strategy
Build and maintain reliable data models, pipelines, and dashboards that bring together information from across Spotify’s ecosystem
Create scalable and interactive reports and visualizations that turn data into clear insights and actionable recommendations
Translate business questions and user needs into analytical approaches that uncover opportunities, inform priorities, and guide decision-making
Apply analytical techniques, including statistical models and machine learning, to identify trends and generate insights that improve how we work
Integrate AI and automation into data workflows and planning tools to make processes more efficient and intelligent
Contribute to improving data foundations, documentation, and analytical best practices within the CPE team
Develop structured narratives and recommendations that help teams understand the “why” behind the data and guide their next steps

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data ScienceData AnalysisData ModelingData PipelinesDashboardsVisualizationsSQLPythonETLBusiness IntelligenceAIAutomationStatistics

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What technical skills are required for this Data Scientist role?

Proficiency in SQL and Python is required, along with experience in a cloud-based data environment such as BigQuery and using modern data tooling like dbt. You should also have experience analyzing large datasets, building data models, pipelines, dashboards, and applying analytical techniques including statistical models and machine learning.

What will I be working on as a Data Scientist in the CPE team?

You will collaborate with teams to deliver analysis and insights, build data models, pipelines, and dashboards, create reports and visualizations, translate business questions into analytical approaches, integrate AI and automation, and contribute to data foundations and best practices.

What is the company culture like for this role at Spotify?

The culture emphasizes continuous learning and experimentation, collaboration with analysts, data scientists, engineers, and business partners, and an opportunity to grow your craft while contributing to strategic work.

Is this Data Scientist position remote or office-based?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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