Principal Research Scientist, AI Music Innovation

Spotify; Remote; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading music streaming service is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to innovate in AI music generation. This role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience in machine learning and generative modeling. Responsibilities include conducting groundbreaking research, running large-scale experiments, and creating applications that enhance listening experiences. The ideal candidate will be a strong coder passionate about building impactful products, with opportunities to publish findings and engage with the research community. Flexible EMEA working options are available.

Benefits

Flexible working location

Inclusive workplace

Supportive recruitment process

Qualifications

• Ph.D. degree in relevant field and prior industry experience preferred.
• Experience in generative modeling, music information retrieval, or related.
• Strong coding skills in Python, PyTorch, and NumPy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in music generation and related ML domains.
• Run large-scale experiments leveraging Spotify's infrastructure.
• Create applications harnessing generative technologies.

Skills

Generative modeling

Machine learning

Music information retrieval

Signal processing

Python

PyTorch

NumPy

Education

Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related field

Job description

A leading music streaming service is seeking a Principal Research Scientist to innovate in AI music generation. This role requires a Ph.D. in a relevant field and experience in machine learning and generative modeling. Responsibilities include conducting groundbreaking research, running large-scale experiments, and creating applications that enhance listening experiences. The ideal candidate will be a strong coder passionate about building impactful products, with opportunities to publish findings and engage with the research community. Flexible EMEA working options are available.