FAQs
What is the job title for this position?
The job title is Senior Research Scientist.
What qualifications are required for this role?
Candidates should have a Masters or PhD in machine learning, data science, or related areas, or be enrolled in an advanced degree program.
What kind of experience is preferred for applicants?
Demonstrated expertise in machine learning or artificial intelligence through peer-reviewed publications at conferences or journals such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, KDD or related is preferred.
What specific knowledge should candidates have?
A solid understanding of machine learning and past research experience on recommender systems is required.
What skills are essential for this position?
Candidates should possess solid hands-on skills in implementing advanced ML algorithms, as well as expertise in sourcing, cleaning, analyzing, and modeling large-scale real data.
What kind of problems will the Senior Research Scientist be solving?
The role involves analyzing user behavior and devising new approaches for recommendation, search, voice and language understanding, particularly related to music and talk audio.
What is the team’s focus?
The team focuses on integrating state-of-the-art generative AI technologies into Spotify's recommender systems to enhance personalization experiences.
Where will this position be based?
The position can be based within the UK region, as long as there is a work location available.
What time zone does the team operate in?
This team operates within the GMT time zone for collaboration.
How does Spotify ensure inclusivity in its recruitment process?
Spotify is committed to inclusivity and offers reasonable accommodations during the interview process to support applicants' needs.
Will the role involve publishing research?
Yes, maintaining a research profile through external engagement such as publishing, giving talks, and being an active community member at top conferences is expected in this role.
What is the mission of Spotify?
Spotify's mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity by supporting creative artists and providing fans with the opportunity to enjoy their art.
What kind of impact will this role have?
The Senior Research Scientist will have product impact while working on and further developing a long-term research roadmap.