Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad
spotify· Platform
About this role
The Performance Optimization Squad is a newly formed team in the Core Infrastructure Studio with a mission to establish a core competency in performance engineering and address systemic inefficiencies across Spotify's platform. With 3,200+ microservices, 40,000 VMs at peak, and 500,000 K8s pods, even minor fleet-wide efficiency improvements result in substantial cost savings. We've already identified $8M+ in annual savings from our first initiative alone, and we're just getting started.
This squad works horizontally across the entire stack — but none of that optimization happens without the data to see it. We're looking for a Data Analyst who will build the measurement foundation that drives every decision we make.
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This Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad role at spotify is based in Stockholm. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad role at spotify full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Permanent position. It is posted as a Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad role in the Platform department at spotify.
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When was the Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad job at spotify posted?
This Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad position at spotify was posted on Mar 27, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Data Scientist II – Performance Optimization Squad
spotify
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