Data Scientist – Cost Engineering (FinOps) 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 Streaming, FinOpsIndustries

Requirements

Proven experience as a data scientist delivering insights that influence business and technical strategy
Degree in data science, computer science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or another quantitative field
Ability to thrive in environments with high uncertainty, using data to cut through ambiguity and recommend clear paths forward
Excellent communicator who can tell compelling stories with data, making sophisticated topics understandable and inspiring for varied audiences
Familiar with accounting and financial concepts and able to connect numbers to real-world impact
Collaborative by nature, valuing positive relationships with colleagues and cross-functional partners
Hands-on experience with cloud cost optimization (GCP preferred) and emissions reporting methodologies
Skilled in tools like Python, DBT, BigQuery, SQL, and Tableau to turn sophisticated data into actionable insights
Located within the EMEA region (excluding France due to on-call restrictions), available in Central European and GMT time zones for collaboration

Responsibilities

Pinpoint key opportunities for optimizing costs and reducing carbon impact, teaming up with Engineering to propel them forward
Provide insights that directly influence Procurement and Technology Infrastructure strategies, shaping how Spotify invests in and scales its infrastructure
Take ownership of cloud carbon emissions reporting methodology and tooling, ensuring it evolves in close collaboration with the Head of Climate and Sustainability
Work with Engineering to build new datasets that power the next generation of carbon and cost intelligence tools
Make a direct impact on Spotify’s sustainability journey by reducing both costs and carbon emissions at massive scale

Skills

Data Science

Analytics

Cost Optimization

Carbon Emissions Reporting

Cloud Computing

SQL

Python

Data Visualization

ETL

Business Intelligence

Sustainability Metrics

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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