Data Science Manager

Spotify seeks a Data Science Manager to join its Content Insights group, focusing on analytics for Music Editorial teams. The successful candidate will be a key partner to leaders in Spotify's Music Vertical, manage a team of data scientists, conduct research, and craft data storytelling to influence large investments in music recommendations.

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• 7+ years of relevant experience in data analysis or data science.
• Highly proficient in Python and SQL.
• Well-versed in AI tools for data science and insights, such as Claude Code.
• Expertise in building data visualizations and dashboards (e.g., Looker Studio, Tableau).
• Experience with A/B testing and statistical modeling.
• Experience managing a team is preferred; open to first-time managers with proven experience mentoring others, leading projects, and coordinating with senior leaders.
• Confident communicator with acute design thinking, able to simplify complex problems and ground discussions in objective data.
• Degree in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics); advanced degree desirable.
• Passionate about music; previous experience in creative industries is a preference.

Location and Flexibility

• Based in New York, New York.
• Flexible work arrangements; 2-3 in-person meetings per week.

Compensation and Benefits

• The United States base range for this position is $144,715 - $206,735, plus equity.
• Benefits include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, and 13 paid flexible holidays.