Data Scientist II - Platform Developer Experience 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

4+ years work experience with an emphasis on programmatic data analysis, reporting, and visualization/dashboarding with Tableau or similar BI solution
Ability to communicate technical information clearly and concisely, tailoring to different audiences
Curious and not afraid of exploring new domains; enjoy partnering with others to define and develop new opportunities
Experience applying coding skills such as Python, SQL, and/or R to analyze complex data
Experience or a strong interest in internal developer platforms and tooling, with exposure to domains such as continuous integration, deployment pipelines, documentation systems, developer education, and generative AI productivity tools

Responsibilities

Work closely with cross-functional teams of skilled engineers, data scientists, user researchers, designers, and product managers who are all passionate about providing an outstanding product experience
Define metrics, build dashboards and compose reports, empowering data-informed improvements to developer experience
Perform exploratory analysis to understand how engineers interact with our internal developer platform, how they derive value from deployment and efficiency tooling, and where we can evolve the developer experience to unlock greater efficiency and innovation
Communicate insights and recommendations to key partners, helping activate data best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Data AnalysisReportingVisualizationTableauDashboardingExploratory AnalysisMetrics Definition

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience is required for this Data Scientist II role?

You need 4+ years of work experience with an emphasis on programmatic data analysis, reporting, and visualization/dashboarding with Tableau or similar BI solution, plus experience applying coding skills such as Python, SQL, and/or R to analyze complex data.

Where is this role located and what's the work arrangement?

The role is ideally located in the UK, Sweden, or other EMEA locations excluding France, with flexibility to work where you work best, including some in-person meetings but allowing work from home.

What will I be working on in this position?

You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to define metrics, build dashboards and reports, perform exploratory analysis on engineer interactions with the internal developer platform, and communicate insights to partners.

What is the team culture like at Spotify's Platform team?

The team is cross-functional with data scientists, data engineers, user researchers, and product managers who are passionate about crafting scalable products, amplifying productivity, quality, and innovation in a welcoming environment for everyone.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

Strong candidates can communicate technical information clearly to different audiences, are curious about exploring new domains, enjoy partnering with others, and have experience or strong interest in internal developer platforms like CI/CD, deployment pipelines, and generative AI tools.

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