Data Science Manager, Music Recommendations

Spotify

Data Science Manager at Spotify building analytics for Music Editorial teams. Leading data scientists and influencing music recommendation strategies based on insights.

Posted 4/27/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Act as a key partner to leaders in Spotify’s Music Vertical
Manage a strong team of data scientists
Conduct research and craft compelling data storytelling
Orient innovation at the intersection of human editorial and algorithmic recommendations
Upskill the data science function with agentic AI
Develop self-serve access to insights for stakeholders
Become a company-wide expert on music content

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years of relevant experience performing data analysis or data science
Highly proficient in Python and SQL
Well versed in AI tools for data science and insights
Expertise in building data visualizations and dashboards
Experience with A/B testing and statistical modeling
Experience managing a team is preferred (first time managers welcome)
Confident communicator with acute design thinking
Degree in a quantitative field (advanced degree desirable)
Passionate about music

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexibility to work from home
In-person meetings 2-3 times per week

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonSQLdata analysisdata sciencedata visualizationdashboardsA/B testingstatistical modelingAI toolsdata storytelling

Soft Skills

team managementcommunicationdesign thinkinginnovationstorytelling

Certifications

degree in quantitative fieldadvanced degree