Staff Data Scientist, Mobile Consumer Create
Suno is hiring a Staff Data Scientist, Mobile Consumer Create in Los Angeles, United States. It pays $220k-$320k a year and Level rates it ; you can apply on Suno.
Level's read on this job
- Level rates this data scientist role Works on AI ●●●○: the daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- Pay on this posting starts 32% higher than the typical data scientist posting on Level.
- The posting mentions Python, SQL and Amplitude among its tools and skills.
- Level classes it as a senior role.
- Suno has 70 other open roles on Level.
AI in this role
Drive product strategy and measure creative engagement for AI-powered mobile music creation experiences.
We're building the world's first creative entertainment platform, where the entire world can feel the joy and fulfillment of making music. Music is for everyone: Our users include everyone from grandmothers creating songs for their loved ones, to Grammy winners using Suno Studio, our power tool, to make the most popular hits in the world.
Building the future of entertainment requires ambition. The pace is fast, the problems are hard, and the work demands ownership and intensity. For the right people, it’s incredibly rewarding: a chance to shape a new medium, work with a small team that cares deeply about quality, make music, drink too much coffee, and build something that millions of people use to express themselves in ways that were never before possible.
Suno is the fastest growing consumer entertainment company and the leader in AI music. We are backed by leading investors including Bond Capital, Menlo Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, IVP, Forerunner, Union Square Ventures, Alkeon, Quiet, Matrix Partners, Schroders Capital and, NVentures (venture arm of NVIDIA).
About the Role
Finding joy through being creative is inherent in human nature. The Consumer Create team is building experiences to enable users to entertain themselves through their own creativity. We are hiring a data scientist to be a thought leader on this new team. In this high-impact role, you will collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Design to set the product strategy and roadmap for how we grow and measure creative engagement on our mobile app.
What You'll Do
Partner with product and engineering to shape the roadmap for Mobile Consumer Create, from early ideation through launch
Design and run experiments end-to-end that test new ways to make creation on mobile more fun and rewarding
Build analyses that surface user behavior patterns and inform how we think about and build for our consumers. Identify the "magic moments" that keep people creating, and the product changes that lead to more of them
Establish the metrics and frameworks the team uses to define and measure success
Contribute to building strong data foundations as part of our awesome data science team
What You'll Need
Must-Haves
6–8+ years of experience in data science in consumer tech and mobile apps
Advanced proficiency in SQL, Python, and statistical modeling
Experience running experiments end-to-end, from design through analysis to shipping decision
A user-centric, product-first mindset
Excellent communication and collaboration
A self-starter mentality with the ability to thrive in ambiguity, eagerness to wear multiple hats, and passion for continuous learning
Proficiency with and excitement about using and building AI tools
Nice-to-Haves
Musician or creative hobbyist — genuine empathy for the people using the product
Experience partnering with early-stage or 0-to-1 product teams
Familiarity with mobile-specific analytics and attribution tooling
Work Location Policy
This role is expected to work from the designated Suno office 5 days a week, per Suno's company policy. Full-time employees will receive competitive equity packages, and comprehensive benefits. The actual base salary offered may vary depending on location, skills, qualifications, and experience.
Additional Notes
Applicants must be eligible to work in the US.
Perks & Benefits for Full-Time Employees
Company Equity Package
401(k) with 3% Employer Match & Roth 401(k)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance (PPO w/ HSA & FSA options)
11 Paid Holidays + Unlimited PTO & Sick Time
16 Weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Creative Education Stipend
Generous Commuter Allowance
In-Office Lunch (5 days per week)
Suno is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital or family status, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis under provincial, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of state and local laws, including the Massachusetts Fair Chance in Employment Act, NYC Fair Chance Act, LA City Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
How we rate this
Staff Data Scientist, Mobile Consumer Create at Suno rates 60 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Works on AI (AI Level 3 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.
Works on AI. The daily work is on AI products, without building the model.
- ●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
- ●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
- ●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
- ●○○○ Little AI0 to 39
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- Tell me about a project where mobile analytics was part of your work. What did you do?
- Walk me through how you've used Python in your day-to-day work.
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