Lead Data Scientist, Risk

Spotify is hiring a Lead Data Scientist, Risk to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Lead Data Scientist, Risk, you'll turn data into insights and intelligent products. This is a part-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: • Build and validate models and dashboards • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences • Analyze large datasets to surface actionable insights • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics What we offer: • 100% remote, work-from-anywhere-in-the-US culture • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Annual learning and professional development budget • Flexible working hours across US time zones • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage 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 • Understanding of statistics and experimentation • Experience with data visualization tools • Strong SQL and Python (or R) • Clear communication skills Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning