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Data Scientist - Music Mission

New York, NY ยท Remote

$116K - $167K/yr

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify ... You have 4+ years of experience in a data science role and a degree in data science, statistics ...

Data Scientist - Music Mission

New York, NY ยท On-site +1

$116K - $167K/yr

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify ... You have 4+ years of experience in a data science role and a degree in data science, statistics ...

Data Scientist - Music Mission

New York, NY ยท On-site

$116K - $167K/yr

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify ... You have 4+ years of experience in a data science role and a degree in data science, statistics ...

Data Scientist, Music Mission

Manhattan, NY ยท On-site

$117 - $167/hr

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify ... You have 4+ years of experience in a data science role and a degree in data science, statistics ...

At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators ... About you: โ€ข Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Applied ...

At Warner Music Group, we're a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators ... Demonstrated ability to lead and implement data science projects with minimal supervision.

... Data Science & Analytics for Apple Services to support transaction and subscription businesses across App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, Apple One, and other services! Description You ...

C3 AI C3 AI is seeking Data Scientist interns to join us during our Summer 2027 internship program ... music, and plenty of opportunities to connect and network with your team. C3 AI is proud to be an ...

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How much do data science music jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for data science music in the United States is $107,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,000.00 and $154,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Data Science Music job?

A Data Science Music job involves applying data analysis, machine learning, and statistical techniques to the music industry. Professionals in this field work with streaming data, listener preferences, audio analysis, and recommendation systems to enhance user experiences and optimize business strategies. They may collaborate with music platforms, record labels, or artists to analyze trends, predict hits, and improve content discovery. This role requires proficiency in programming, data visualization, and a deep understanding of both music and data science.

What types of projects do Data Science Music professionals typically work on within a music technology company?

Data Science Music professionals commonly tackle projects such as developing music recommendation algorithms, analyzing trends in streaming data, building audio classification systems, and optimizing playlist curation tools. They may also work on tasks like genre or mood detection, user personalization features, and even acoustic fingerprinting for copyright protection. Collaboration is frequent, often working closely with software engineers, product managers, and musicologists to bring these solutions to life. These projects contribute directly to improving user experience and innovation in digital music platforms, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating work environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Data Science Music position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Data Science Music, you need a strong background in statistics, machine learning, and audio signal processing, typically supported by a relevant degree in data science, computer science, or music technology. Familiarity with tools such as Python, R, TensorFlow, and specialized audio analysis libraries (like librosa), as well as experience with music databases and recommendation systems, is essential. Creativity, problem-solving skills, and effective collaboration are valuable soft skills in this interdisciplinary field. These skills are crucial for building data-driven solutions that enhance music analysis, recommendation, and production in the rapidly evolving music industry.

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Infographic showing various Data Science Music job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,176 per year, or $51.5 per hour.

Data Scientist - Music Mission

Spotify

New York, NY โ€ข Remote

$116K - $167K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 20 days ago


Job description

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify. Central to the Music Mission's vision is the development of promotional tools for artists and label teams, powered by Spotify's deep knowledge of listener behavior. Products like Discovery Mode, Marquee, Showcase, Music Videos, and Clips help artists and their teams grow their audiences, connect with fans, and achieve their goals on Spotify.

We're looking for a Data Scientist to join Discovery Mode within the Music Mission. Discovery Mode is a tool for artists and music marketers designed to help find new listeners when it matters most. With Discovery Mode, artists and labels identify songs that are a priority, and our systems use that signal to inform the algorithms that power personalized recommendations. This role sits within the ML squad that builds and operates the models behind Discovery Mode's measurement system, and you'll serve as the squad's analytical lead.

In this role, you'll partner closely with product managers and ML engineers to evaluate and improve the models that power Discovery Mode. You'll tackle complex analytical problems by designing experiments, developing evaluation frameworks, and building the analytical foundations that help keep our models accurate, reliable, and impactful for artists. As part of the Product Insights team within Music Mission, you'll help shape the measurement systems behind one of Spotify's most important promotion products.

What You'll Do
  • Own the analytical function for the Discovery Mode ML squad, driving evaluation and continuous improvement of the models that power measurement and campaign optimization
  • Partner with ML engineers to develop evaluation frameworks and identify opportunities to improve model performance, reliability, and customer impact
  • Design and execute rigorous experiments to evaluate model quality, measure outcomes, and guide model development
  • Conduct deep-dive analyses to assess model performance and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations for product and business stakeholders
  • Build, maintain, and evolve dashboards that track model health, customer metrics, and program performance
  • Collaborate with product managers, engineers, and cross-functional partners to align analytical priorities with squad goals and customer needs
  • Contribute to the broader Product Insights community by sharing best practices and helping raise the bar for analytics across Discovery Mode
Who You Are
  • You have 4+ years of experience in a data science role and a degree in data science, statistics, economics, mathematics, or a related quantitative field
  • You have experience measuring customer outcomes, defining KPIs, and connecting analytical insights to product decisions
  • You know how to design and implement A/B tests, understand when experimentation is the right tool, and interpret results with appropriate rigor
  • You have experience evaluating machine learning model performance and partnering with ML engineers to improve model and customer outcomes
  • You are comfortable working in a highly technical environment and collaborating closely with engineering partners
  • You communicate complex statistical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • You have strong data science fundamentals, including Python, SQL, BigQuery, dbt, data storytelling, and experience working within cross-functional product teams
  • You have experience in areas such as advertising measurement, recommendation systems, experimentation, or causal inference at scale
Where You'll Be
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, you can be within the EST timezone region as long as we have a work location.
  • This team operates within the Eastern Standard time zone for collaboration.
The United States base range for this position is $116,994 - $167,135 USD, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six-month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, paid flexible holidays, and paid sick leave. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
 
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.
 

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