Spotify is seeking a mid-level Data Scientist to join their Finance Data & Insights team in New York, NY. The candidate should have expertise in data science, finance, machine learning, big data, Python, SQL, visualization, process automation, and legal/operations.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the Finance Data & Insights organization. You will support the Legal and Finance organizations through data analytics and ad-hoc reporting, while using your experience to improve data self-service capabilities and automation through AI tooling. You will also contribute to process automation and provide technical and data guidance to Legal and Finance partners.
What You'll Do
Gain and apply a deep understanding of Spotify’s data ecosystem to support operational data requirements for legal requests
Work with a cross-functional team of data scientists, engineers, and functional stakeholders to develop and maintain systems and processes that support Legal and Finance
Partner with engineering teams to gather requirements and generate outputs for technically complex matters
Work with large datasets to solve complex problems in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Improve process efficiency through automation and the delivery of data pipelines that strengthen existing self-service reporting and analytics
Collaborate with highly motivated colleagues who are passionate about Spotify’s success
Who You Are
You have a passion for solving complex problems through data analysis, combined with strong business acumen and excellent communication skills
You can communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical teams to understand problems and articulate proposed solutions
You can draw meaningful conclusions from analysis and investigations that inform business decisions
You have experience validating datasets and outputs created by other teams or members of your team
You can identify opportunities to make processes more efficient and translate common workflows into feature requirements
You have 4+ years of experience in data analytics, including relevant experience with financial and/or legal data
You have a degree in information systems, computer science, finance, mathematics, or another quantitative discipline
You have experience performing analysis across large and complex datasets
You have strong SQL knowledge and experience using Claude Code, Codex, or other AI platforms for research, routines, and text-to-SQL capabilities
Where You'll Be
This role is based in 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 $116,994–$167,135, 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.
