Research Scientist - Personalization

SpotifyBoston, MA

$133,194 - $190,278 / year

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Compensation

$133,194-$190,278/year

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Job Description

The Personalization team makes deciding what to play next easier and more enjoyable for every listener. From Blend to Discover Weekly, we’re behind some of Spotify’s most-loved features. We built them by understanding the world of music and podcasts better than anyone else. Join us and you’ll keep millions of users listening by making great recommendations to each and every one of them.

Spotify’s Personalization organization builds the technology that helps millions of listeners discover what they love. Within this space, our research team focuses on advancing the state of the art in machine learning and AI to shape the future of personalization. We explore new approaches, challenge existing assumptions, and contribute to the broader research community while influencing long-term product direction.

What You'll Do

Conduct original research in machine learning and artificial intelligence, with a focus on large-scale foundation models and generative AI
Develop novel methodologies, models, and evaluation frameworks to advance personalization systems
Design and execute rigorous experiments to explore new ideas and validate research hypotheses
Contribute to the scientific community through publications, talks, and conference participation
Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate research insights into long-term product opportunities
Help define and evolve a forward-looking research agenda aligned with Spotify’s personalization strategy
Mentor others and contribute to a strong, curious, and collaborative research culture

Who You Are

You have a Master’s or PhD in machine learning, artificial intelligence, or a related field, or equivalent research experience
You have 2+ years of experience conducting research in machine learning or AI, ideally in an industry or academic setting
You have a track record of publications or contributions to top-tier conferences such as NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, or similar
You have deep knowledge of machine learning, with experience in areas such as recommender systems, generative models, or representation learning
You are experienced in designing experiments and working with real-world datasets to validate research ideas
You care about advancing understanding of user behavior and improving experiences across music and talk content
You bring curiosity, creativity, and a thoughtful approach to solving complex, open-ended problems
You value collaboration and actively seek diverse perspectives in your work

Where You'll Be

This role is based in New York City or Boston
We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! There will be some in person meetings, but still allows for flexibility to work from home

The United States base range for this position is $133,194 - $190,278 plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays. These ranges may be modified in the future.

Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what’s playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.

At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we’re here to support you in any way we can.

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FAQs About Research Scientist - Personalization Jobs at Spotify

What is the work location for this position at Spotify?

This job at Spotify is located in Boston, MA, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at Spotify?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $133,194 and $190,278 per year.

What employment applies to this position at Spotify?

Spotify lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Spotify?

Spotify is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

What benefits are offered by Spotify for this role?

Spotify offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Parental and Family Leave, and 401k Matching/Retirement Savings for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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