Sounds’ mission is to connect the world with music. Through our
mobile apps, we make it easier to discover and share music with friends.
We build innovative music experiences because we believe that music is
meant to be shared.
Whether we’re creating new products or helping artists get closer to
fans, people at Sounds are builders at heart. We are constantly testing
ideas, iterating, and learning with a strong focus on user feedback and
analytics.
We are looking for a Data Scientist to join the band and help drive a data-first culture across Sounds.
As a Data Scientist, our mission is to turn terabytes of data into
insights and get a deep understanding of how our people use our apps to
impact the product, strategy and direction of Sounds. You will study
user behavior, strategic initiatives, content, and new features and
bring data and insights into every decision we make. Above all, your
work will impact the way the world experiences music.
Responsibilities
• Perform analyses on large sets of data to extract actionable insights that will help drive product decisions
• Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to key stakeholders
• Work closely with cross-functional teams of analysts, user
researchers, product owners, designers, and engineers who are passionate
about Sounds’ success
• Conduct A/B testing to drive iterative improvement through efficient experimentation
Minimum Qualifications
• You have at least 4+years of experience in a similar data
scientist and a degree in science, computer science, statistics,
economics, mathematics, or similar quantitative discipline.
• You have a deep understanding of numbers, as well as a strong business sense.
• Ideally you have experience working in a product analytics or insights role and have conducted A/B tests
• Coding skills for analytics and data extraction (SQL, R, Python, Pandas)
• Data visualization (such as Tableau, Qlik, D3, ggplot)
• Experience performing analysis with large datasets
• You are capable of tackling very loosely defined problems.
• You are a communicative person that values building strong
relationships with colleagues and stakeholders and have the ability to
explain complex topics in simple terms.
