Research Scientist - Music
SpotifyNew York, New York, United States
Posted October 23, 2025
132073 - 188676 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Spotify is a global audio streaming platform launched in 2008, offering over 70 million tracks for free or with premium features like offline listening and ad-free experience. As the most popular music streaming service with 365 million users, including 165 million subscribers across 178 markets, Spotify empowers artists to earn from their work while providing fans unparalleled access to diverse music.
Job Description
Spotify is seeking a Research Scientist to join their Artist-First AI Music lab. This team pioneers generative technologies for music, focusing on creating breakthrough listening experiences centered around artists and creatives. The role involves conducting research, running experiments, collaborating on cross-functional teams, and contributing to innovative solutions for the entire organization.
Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field
- Experience in generative modeling, machine learning, or related areas
- Strong coding skills in Python, PyTorch, or NumPy
- Publications in relevant communities (ICASSP, ISMIR, INTERSPEECH)
- Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Benefits
- health insurance
- six month paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- monthly meal allowance
- paid days off
- paid flexible holidays