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Machine Learning Engineering Manager II

New York, NYFull-time2026-11-09 → 2026-11-10

Core

Lead a team of ML, backend, and data engineers to build multi-objective balancing and sequencing systems for personalized listening experiences (Autoplay, Radio, Mixes).

Role type

Senior Engineering Manager (Machine Learning Systems)

Builds

Personalized listening systems (Autoplay, Radio, Mixes) for Spotify

Domain

Music streaming / Recommendation Systems

Deliverable

production ML models

Required skills

Team leadership, Technical strategy, ML system operations, Cross-functional collaboration, Technical decision making, People coaching

Preferred skills

Experience with multi-objective optimization, Scalability planning, Inclusive culture building

Technologies

Machine Learning, Backend Engineering, Data Engineering

Responsibilities

Lead and grow a team of ML, backend, and data engineers; Shape technical strategy and execution; Guide development of ML and recommendation systems; Collaborate with Product and engineering partners; Support technical decisions on experimentation and scalability; Drive planning and delivery; Foster an inclusive team environment