Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Search at SoundCloud

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Music, TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

A Ph.D. or M.Sc. in a quantitative field (e.g., Computer Science, Statistics, Machine Learning) or equivalent industry experience
3+ years of professional experience shipping large-scale ML models to production
Strong engineering background in Python or Scala, with hands-on experience using data processing frameworks (e.g., Spark, BigQuery) and search technologies (e.g., Elasticsearch)
Deep understanding of core search concepts, including indexing, retrieval, and Learning to Rank (LTR), and the ability to discuss trade-offs between different approaches
Proven experience building and scaling ML infrastructure and tooling for model deployment, lifecycle management, and monitoring in a cloud environment (GCP, AWS, or Azure)

Responsibilities

Design, build, and deploy end-to-end machine learning solutions for search, focusing on ranking, relevance, and query understanding (NLP)
Take ownership of the full ML lifecycle, from prototyping and evaluation to deploying scalable models into production and monitoring their performance
Strengthen and scale the foundation for ML engineering and MLOps within the Search team, defining best practices and building tooling to enable rapid iteration
Partner with analysts and data scientists to translate research into production-ready systems
Collaborate with other ML engineers to leverage shared infrastructure and knowledge

Skills

Python

Scala

Spark

BigQuery

Elasticsearch

NLP

Learning to Rank

MLOps

SoundCloud

Digital music streaming platform for creators

About SoundCloud

SoundCloud is a digital music streaming platform that allows users to listen to a vast library of over 265 million music tracks for free. Users can access music online, making it a popular choice for individual listeners, artists, bands, DJs, and audio creators. The platform operates on a multifaceted business model, offering a free tier with ads and premium subscription plans like SoundCloud Go and SoundCloud Go+, which provide ad-free listening, offline access, and higher audio quality. Additionally, SoundCloud has a monetization program called SoundCloud Premier, which enables artists to earn money from their tracks through ad revenue and fan support. This focus on both music consumers and creators, along with its extensive library and community of content creators, sets SoundCloud apart from its competitors. The company's goal is to enrich the music experience for users while providing opportunities for artists to monetize their work.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$450.8MTotal Funding

SERIES_GCompany Stage

Consumer Software, EntertainmentIndustries

501-1,000Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as mental health resources

Robust 401k program

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Generous professional development allowance

Interested in a gym membership, photography course or book? We have a Creativity and Wellness benefit!

Flexible vacation and public holiday policy where you can take up to 35 days of PTO annually

16 paid weeks for all parents (birthing and non-birthing), regardless of gender, to welcome newborns, adopted and foster children

Various snacks, goodies, and 2 free lunches weekly when at the office

Risks

Cheaper artist plans may reduce revenue per user without a subscriber increase.

SoundCloud's merch store faces competition from established platforms like Bandcamp and Teespring.

New algorithms may face backlash if perceived as unfair or ineffective by artists.

Differentiation

SoundCloud offers a unique social platform for creators to connect with fans globally.

The platform's vast library of 265 million tracks sets it apart from competitors.

SoundCloud's artist monetization program, SoundCloud Premier, attracts a diverse creator community.

Upsides

AI-driven music tools enhance user engagement with personalized experiences and innovative content.

'Fan-powered' Buzzing Playlists increase user interaction by spotlighting emerging artists.

The beta merchandise program provides additional revenue streams, enhancing artist loyalty.

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