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Data Scientist - Music Mission

New York, NY · On-site

$116K - $167K/yr

The Music Mission enables music creators to grow, engage, and monetize their fan bases on Spotify ... We're looking for a Data Scientist to join Discovery Mode within the Music Mission. Discovery Mode ...

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Frontend Engineer - Music

New York, NY · On-site +1

$133K - $190K/yr

The Rights Systems team builds and operates Spotify Rights Center (SRC), Spotify's rights ... Integrate frontend systems with multiple backend services to support scalable and reliable data ...

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Full Stack Engineer - Advertising

New York, NY · On-site +1

$132K - $189K/yr

Spotify is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to join the Spotify Advertising Team. Our team is responsible for maintaining our Ads API and primary data store: if you're passionate about data availability ...

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Frontend Engineer - Music

New York, NY · On-site

$133K - $190K/yr

The Rights Systems team builds and operates Spotify Rights Center (SRC), Spotify's rights ... Integrate frontend systems with multiple backend services to support scalable and reliable data ...

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Full Stack Engineer - Advertising

New York, NY

$132K - $189K/yr

Spotify is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to join the Spotify Advertising Team. Our team is responsible for maintaining our Ads API and primary data store: if you're passionate about data availability ...

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Legal Counsel - Platform Liability

New York, NY · On-site

$170K - $243K/yr

Spotify's Legal team is growing. We're facing innovative challenges that mirror the ground-breaking ... If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI ...

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Full Stack Engineer - Advertising

Spotify is hiring a Full Stack Engineer to join the Advertising Product & Technology team, which aims to build a next generation advertising platform. The role involves enhancing the Ads API and data ...

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Associate Manager, Marketing Science

New York, NY · On-site

$36 - $49.50/hr

Develop new, innovative approaches to data analysis and positioning and strong recommendations that feed into future client strategies * Evaluate effectiveness across Spotify buying channels to share ...

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How much do spotify data jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for spotify data in the United States is $33.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $47.36 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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

To thrive in a Spotify Data role, you need strong analytical abilities, proficiency in statistics, and a solid background in computer science or a related field, usually supported by a relevant bachelor's or master's degree. Experience with SQL, Python or R, data visualization tools (such as Tableau), and familiarity with cloud platforms like AWS or Google Cloud are highly valued, along with certifications in data analytics or engineering. Excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a collaborative mindset help you work effectively across multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are crucial because they enable you to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets that drive strategic business and product decisions at Spotify.

What is a Spotify Data job?

A Spotify Data job typically involves working with data related to user behavior, music trends, and platform performance. Professionals in these roles analyze large datasets to generate insights that improve recommendations, enhance user experience, and optimize business strategies. Common positions include Data Analyst, Data Scientist, and Machine Learning Engineer, requiring skills in SQL, Python, statistics, and data visualization.

What types of projects and collaboration can I expect in a Spotify Data role?

As a Spotify Data professional, you can expect to work on projects ranging from user behavior analysis and recommendation system optimization to performance reporting and A/B testing new features. You’ll regularly collaborate with product managers, engineers, designers, and marketing teams to translate business questions into actionable data insights. Your daily tasks often involve querying large datasets, building data pipelines, and presenting your findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. The collaborative, fast-paced environment at Spotify offers numerous opportunities for career growth, as you gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies and cross-functional projects.

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Infographic showing various Spotify Data job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,346 per year, or $33.3 per hour.

Data Science Manager, Music Recommendations

Spotify

New York, NY • On-site

$144K - $206K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

Spotify's mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by giving a million creative artists the opportunity to live off their art and billions of fans the opportunity to enjoy and be inspired by these creators. Everything we do is driven by our love for music, podcasting and audiobooks. Today, we are the world's most popular audio streaming subscription service with a community of more than 700 million users. We are looking for an extraordinary Data Science Manager to join our Content Insights group and build the next frontier of analytics to support the strategic decision making for our Music Editorial teams, meaning the teams of music experts at Spotify who curate playlists and musical experiences.
What You'll Do
  • Act as a key partner to leaders in Spotify's Music Vertical, with a focus 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 yourself and craft compelling data storytelling to influence large investments at Spotify in the field of music recommendations
  • In particular, orient innovation at the intersection of human editorial and algorithmic recommendations in the age of AI.
  • Upskill the data science function in your area with agentic AI, and develop the next layer of self-serve access to insights for your stakeholders
  • Become a company-wide expert on music content and how it reaches listeners around the world.

Who You Are
  • 7+ years of relevant experience performing data analysis or data science. In particular...
    • You are highly proficient in Python and SQL
    • You are well versed in AI tools for data science and insights, such as Claude Code
    • You have an expertise in building data visualizations and dashboards (e.g. Looker Studio, Tableau or other)
    • You have experience with A/B testing and statistical modeling
  • Experience managing a team is preferred. The role is opened to first time managers who have a proven experience mentoring others, leading large collaborative projects and coordinating with senior leaders.
  • You are a confident communicator with acute design thinking, who can simplifie complex problems and ground creative discussions in objective data. You have experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership.
  • You have a degree in a quantitative field, such as Computer Science/Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics; advanced degree is désirable
  • You are passionate about music. Previous experience in creative industries is a preference, but not a hard requirement if you have a deep empathy for how the music art form is created and enjoyed

Where You'll Be
This role is based in New York, New York
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home
  • We ask that you come in 2-3 times per week

The United States base range for this position is $144,715 - $206,735, 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, 13 paid flexible holidays. 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.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice

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