Remote Data Scientist – Discovery Mode

Role: Data Scientist for Discovery Mode within the Music Mission, focusing on enhancing models that measure and optimize artist promotion campaigns on Spotify.

Responsibilities:

• Own and improve analytical functions for the ML squad, evaluating model performance and impact.
• Partner with ML engineers to develop evaluation frameworks and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Design and execute experiments to assess model quality and guide development.
• Conduct deep analyses, translating findings into actionable insights for product and business teams.
• Build and maintain dashboards tracking model health and key metrics.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align analytics with goals and customer needs.
• Share best practices and contribute to the broader Product Insights community.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 4+ years in data science with a background in statistics, mathematics, or related fields.
• Experience measuring outcomes, defining KPIs, and connecting insights to product decisions.
• Expertise in designing A/B tests, evaluating machine learning models, and interpreting results.
• Proficiency in Python, SQL, BigQuery, dbt, and data storytelling.
• Strong collaboration skills in technical environments and ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.
• Experience in recommendation systems, advertising measurement, experimentation, or causal inference is preferred.