Senior Product Manager - Personalization at Spotify

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Spotify Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Technology, Music StreamingIndustries

Requirements

  • Proven track record as a Platform or Infrastructure PM, with hands-on experience in machine learning and AI
  • Deeply familiar with modern ML systems, data infrastructure, and large model training and evaluation
  • Thrive working with internal customers, balancing their needs with technical realities
  • Skilled, persuasive communicator, both in person and in writing
  • Comfortable leading complex, multi-team initiatives in ambiguous technical domains
  • Excel at system-level thinking, strategic prioritization, and fostering alignment
  • Energized by the opportunity to define how Spotify builds, trains, and serves its next generation of generative recommender systems
  • Located in (or willing to work within) Eastern Time Zone (ET)

Responsibilities

  • Drive the product vision and strategy for the model evaluation systems for Spotify’s generative recommender system
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (including engineering, ML research, and user research) to build evaluation datasets, scalable data pipelines and serving systems for model training and deployment
  • Collaborate with internal customer teams to understand their needs and ensure the generative recommender system can serve diverse use cases across the Spotify ecosystem
  • Work with ML engineers and research scientists to investigate, explore and evaluate emerging techniques and technologies in generative AI
  • Translate highly technical capabilities into clear business value and roadmaps
  • Leverage experimentation and data to iterate quickly and drive continuous improvements
  • Cultivate a culture of innovation and learning within your teams
  • Serve as a key evangelist for "AI-first" product thinking across Spotify and help craft the future of AI Product Management at Spotify

Skills

Product Management
AI
Machine Learning
Generative AI
Model Evaluation
Data Pipelines
ML Engineering
Experimentation
Roadmapping
Cross-functional Collaboration
User Research
Recommender 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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