Principal Data Scientist

Spotify is hiring a Principal Data Scientist to join our fully remote team in the United States. As a Principal Data Scientist, 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 — US (East Coast)). 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 • Partner with stakeholders to define metrics • Build and validate models and dashboards • Maintain data pipelines and data quality • Communicate findings to technical and non-technical audiences What we offer: • Paid parental leave • Home office and wellness stipends • Generous paid time off and company holidays • Flexible working hours across US time zones • 401(k) retirement plan with company match 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) • Experience with data visualization tools • Familiarity with cloud data warehouses • Understanding of statistics and experimentation Nice to have: • Comfort communicating clearly and proactively in writing • A growth mindset and eagerness to keep learning