Lead Data Engineer, Forecasting

Spotify is hiring a Lead Data Engineer, Forecasting to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Data Engineer, Forecasting, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a full-time, work-from-home role open to candidates across the US (Remote — Anywhere in the US). About the role You'll turn data into insights and intelligent products, partnering with a friendly, distributed team across US time zones. We care about outcomes over hours and give you the autonomy, tools, and support to do your best work from home. What you'll do: • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Build and validate models and dashboards • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences What we offer: • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Paid parental leave • 401(k) retirement plan with company match • Annual learning and professional development budget • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture How we work We're remote-first and async-friendly. Expect clear documentation, regular feedback, supportive teammates, and real opportunities to grow your career. Spotify is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for everyone.

Minimum qualifications: • 7+ years of experience, including leading teams or projects • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Experience with data visualization tools • Clear communication skills Nice to have: • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning • Familiarity with modern collaboration tools (Slack, Notion, Linear)