Senior Research Scientist - Personalization

About the Role

The Personalization team makes deciding what to play next easier and more enjoyable for every listener. Join us to keep millions of users listening by making great recommendations to each and every one of them.

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