Spotify

Staff Research Scientist – Music

Spotify

full-time

Posted on:

Location Type: Remote

Location: Remote • New York • 🇺🇸 United States

Visit company website
AI Apply
Apply

Salary

💰 $203,795 - $291,136 per year

Job Level

Lead

Tech Stack

NumpyPythonPyTorch

About the role

  • Conduct ground breaking research in music generation (diffusion, flow matching, or autoregressive models), as well as related domains like ML-based audio processing, music information retrieval, machine learning, and signal processing.
  • Run large-scale experiments with access to Spotify’s extensive infrastructure and an audience of more than 700 million monthly active users.
  • Create practical applications that harness generative technologies, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in listening experiences.
  • Collaborate as part of a cross-functional team—working closely with scientists, engineers, product managers, designers, user researchers, and analysts—to craft innovative solutions to complex challenges.
  • Have a direct impact on Spotify’s products, tools, and services, working on projects that influence the entire organization.
  • Engage with the broader research community by publishing your findings, delivering talks, and attending top conferences.

Requirements

  • You have a Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field. Previous industry experience is helpful.
  • You have experience in one or more of the following fields: generative modeling, machine learning, music information retrieval, speech processing, audio processing, signal processing, probabilistic modeling, computer vision, or related areas.
  • You have publications in communities such as ICASSP, ISMIR, INTERSPEECH, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, ICCV, or related.
  • You have strong coding skills in the following languages/libraries: Python, PyTorch, NumPy.
  • You are a creative problem solver who is passionate about building outstanding products that add real value to millions of people.
  • You are enthusiastic about learning more about turning research ideas into products operating at scale.
  • You can explain complex topics in simple terms, and you enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Benefits
  • health insurance
  • six month paid parental leave
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • a monthly meal allowance
  • 23 paid days off
  • 13 paid flexible holidays

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
music generationdiffusion modelsflow matchingautoregressive modelsmachine learningsignal processinggenerative modelingmusic information retrievalPythonPyTorch
Soft skills
creative problem solvingcommunicationcollaborationrelationship buildingpassion for product developmententhusiasm for learning
Certifications
Ph.D. in Computer SciencePh.D. in MathematicsPh.D. in Engineering
John Hopkins University

Senior Research Assistant – Health Policy & Management

John Hopkins University
Seniorpart-time$19–$34Pennsylvania · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 11 hours agoSource: jobs.jhu.edu
John Hopkins University

Research Assistant, Health Policy and Management

John Hopkins University
Mid · Seniorpart-time$17–$30Pennsylvania · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 1 day agoSource: jobs.jhu.edu
Dataminr

Senior Research Scientist

Dataminr
Seniorfull-time$160k–$234k / yearNew York · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 2 days agoSource: dataminr.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com
Cyber SecurityPythonPyTorch
Spotify

Senior Research Scientist – Music

Spotify
Seniorfull-time$164k–$235k / yearNew York · 🇺🇸 United States
Posted: 2 days agoSource: jobs.lever.co
NumpyPythonPyTorch