Senior Machine Learning Engineer - Ads R&D at Spotify

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Advertising, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

Professional experience in applied machine learning
Strong technical expertise in software engineering, data analysis, and machine learning
Proficient in programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala
Experienced in TensorFlow or PyTorch and working with various aspects of the ML lifecycle
Expertise in developing data pipelines using tools like Apache Beam or Spark
Strong expertise in data analysis, online experimentation techniques, and large-scale ML and engineering systems
Motivated by user and business problems as well as technical problems
Thrives under ambiguity, experimentation, and iteration
Ability to work in the Americas region and U.S. Eastern time zone for collaboration
As a plus: experience with LLMs, Ray, Adtech, or Recommender Systems

Responsibilities

Design and implement machine learning systems for ad performance optimization
Research and apply ML optimization strategies to balance multiple objectives effectively
Work on a paradigm shift modeling work for Ads that involves working on Sequence Transformer model for User-Ad Interaction, that works along a MTL model
Analyze data and use machine learning techniques to understand user behavior and improve ad experiences
Collaborate with backend engineers, data scientists, data engineers, and product managers to establish baselines, inform product decisions, and develop new technologies
Work directly on an array of product features that drive the optimal user experience for ads
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ideate, develop, and own complex technical solutions on ad services technology platforms

Skills

Machine Learning

Multi-Task Learning

Transformer Architectures

Causal Inference

Online Experimentation

Data Analysis

Large-scale ML Systems

Spotify

Digital music streaming service with podcasts

About Spotify

Spotify provides a digital music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and podcasts from various artists and creators. Users can choose between a free plan, which includes advertisements, and a premium subscription that offers an ad-free experience along with features like offline listening and higher sound quality. This tiered model caters to different user preferences and budgets. Spotify generates revenue through subscription fees from premium users and advertising from the free tier. Unlike its competitors, Spotify stands out with its extensive music library, user-friendly interface, and personalized playlists. The company's goal is to connect listeners with a wide range of audio content while supporting artists and advertisers.

Stockholms kommun, SwedenHeadquarters

2006Year Founded

$2,004.2MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

10,001+Employees

Benefits

Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse

Global parental leave, six months off - fully paid - for all new parents

Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs

Flexible share incentives letting you choose how you share in our success

All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub

Spotify On Tour, join your colleagues on trips to industry festivals and events

Risks

Accidental display of adult content may harm Spotify's reputation.

Creating its own music to avoid royalties could lead to legal issues.

Layoffs may affect Spotify's operational efficiency and employee morale.

Differentiation

Spotify offers a vast library of music and podcasts globally.

The platform's user-friendly interface enhances user experience and engagement.

Spotify's personalized playlists cater to individual user preferences.

Upsides

Spotify's AI-powered Wrapped feature enhances user engagement and personalization.

Expansion into political podcasting taps into new audience segments.

Growing podcast popularity in Africa presents expansion opportunities for Spotify.

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