CareerPlan

Research Scientist - Personalization

UKFull-time2026-10-13 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Conduct original research in machine learning and AI to advance Spotify's personalization systems, focusing on large-scale foundation models, generative AI, and post-training methods.

Role type

Senior IC research scientist (machine learning/AI)

Builds

Novel methodologies, models, and evaluation frameworks for personalization systems

Domain

Music streaming, machine learning, artificial intelligence

Deliverable

research

Required skills

machine learning, artificial intelligence, large-scale foundation models, generative AI, reinforcement learning, post-training methods, large-scale distributed training, experimental design, peer-reviewed publication

Preferred skills

none stated

Technologies

none stated

Responsibilities

Conduct original research in machine learning and AI; Develop novel methodologies, models, and evaluation frameworks; Design and execute rigorous experiments; Contribute to the scientific community through publications and talks; Collaborate with cross-functional partners to translate research insights; Help define and evolve a forward-looking research agenda; Mentor others and contribute to research culture

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC