Senior Applied Research Scientist
Technology, Data & Digital · Data, AI & Analytics · Data Science · Machine Learning · Artificial Intelligence
In short
Spotify's Personalization team seeks a Senior Applied Research Scientist to develop advanced speech models for speech synthesis and recognition. This role involves leveraging deep learning techniques, collaborating with engineering teams, and contributing to scalable products. A PhD in ML and experience with generative models and Python are required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and experiment with new methods for speech synthesis and speech recognition, including end-to-end approaches.
- Expand speech use-cases targeting different markets and products.
- Contribute to building and creating models at scale for the Spotify platform.
- Champion best practices for research and development, sharing knowledge within the Speak team.
- Collaborate with engineering and data teams on infrastructure, data quality, and pipeline improvements, turning ideas into scalable products.
Requirements
- Strong background in ML with a PhD degree on top of professional experience.
- Experience working with transformers, GANs, diffusion models, flow matching, VAEs, or audio codecs.
- Experience in developing generative models for speech synthesis, speech recognition, audio/music, natural language processing, or computer vision.
- Strong experience with Python, particularly PyTorch.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical ideas clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
- Experience in an academic or professional setting conducting high-quality research.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Six months paid parental leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Monthly meal allowance
- 23 paid days off
- 13 paid flexible holidays
- Extensive learning opportunities
- Flexible share incentives
- Global parental leave
- All The Feels, employee assistance program and self-care hub
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Company
Spotify
Job Posted
6 hours ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Senior
Locations
New York City, United States
Qualification
Doctoral
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