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Research Scientist - Generative Audio

3 months, 1 week ago
North America, United States, Canada
Full-time
Senior
Research Scientist
Data Science and Analytics
Computer Vision Machine Learning NumPy Python PyTorch Reinforcement Learning
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Spotify

Spotify

Spotify is a leading global audio streaming service empowering artists and inspiring fans worldwide with over 70 million tracks. It has 365 million users, including 165 million subscribers, across 178 markets.

Media
Founded 2006
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Description

  • Conduct groundbreaking research in generative audio using diffusion or flow matching models.
  • Research vocal and speech synthesis, including ML-based audio processing and signal processing methods.
  • Research post-training techniques for music generation, including preference alignment, reward modeling, and reinforcement learning.
  • Research iterative music generation and audio editing, such as stem replacement, instrumentation changes, mood changes, tempo changes, and structure changes.
  • Run large-scale experiments using Spotify’s infrastructure and audience of more than 700 million monthly active users.
  • Create practical applications that use generative technologies to improve listening experiences.
  • Collaborate with scientists, engineers, product managers, designers, user researchers, and analysts on cross-functional solutions.
  • Contribute research that has direct impact on Spotify’s products, tools, and services.
  • Publish findings, deliver talks, and attend top research conferences.

Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Previous industry experience is helpful.
  • Experience in one or more of: generative modeling, machine learning, music information retrieval, speech processing, audio processing, signal processing, probabilistic modeling, or computer vision.
  • Deep expertise in at least one focus area such as vocal/speech synthesis, post-training alignment techniques, or audio-to-audio generation and text-guided music editing.
  • Publication record at leading conferences such as ICASSP, ISMIR, INTERSPEECH, ICLR, AAAI, IJCAI, NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ECCV, or ICCV.
  • Strong coding skills in Python, PyTorch, and NumPy.
  • Ability to explain complex topics clearly and build strong relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
  • Creative problem-solving mindset and interest in building products that add value at scale.
  • Enthusiasm for turning research ideas into products operating at scale.
  • Ability to work within the North Americas region and collaborate in the Eastern Standard time zone.
  • Core working hours of CET 3pm-6pm / EST 9am-12pm.

Benefits

  • United States base salary range of $133,194 to $190,278 plus equity.
  • Health insurance.
  • Six months of paid parental leave.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Monthly meal allowance.
  • 23 paid days off.
  • 13 paid flexible holidays.
  • Flexible work-from-anywhere option within the North Americas region.

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