Data Scientist - Platform & Partner Experience at Spotify

London, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

Relevant experience or a degree in statistics, mathematics, computer science, engineering, economics or another quantitative subject area
Previous experience in working as a Data Scientist for consumer-facing digital product development (strongly preferred)
Strong interpersonal skills and great stakeholder management
Expert in data visualisation and presentation, with ability to interpret information into clear actions and strategy
Ability to tackle loosely defined problems and develop relevant analytical approaches and impactful insights
Proficiency with Python or similar programming languages
Experience with Google BigQuery and expertise in SQL
Hands-on knowledge of A/B testing methodologies and experimentation at scale, including application to digital products
Ability to sharpen questions, develop hypotheses, and collaborate with non-Data Scientists to clarify assumptions and influence decisions
Extensive experience using various analysis techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, significance testing, and statistical modeling

Responsibilities

Collaborate with fellow Data Scientists, Data Engineers, and cross-functional teams (product managers, engineers, designers, user researchers) to identify and answer key product questions via data
Partner in building and delivering innovative product features that create valuable and engaging listening moments for Spotify users
Perform analysis on large sets of data to extract impactful insights about user behaviour and product usage to drive product decisions and guide strategy
Communicate insights and recommendations to stakeholders within the team and across Spotify

Skills

Data Analysis

Data Visualization

Statistics

SQL

Python

A/B Testing

Product Analytics

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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