Overview

Imagine building artificial intelligence that actually respects the people making the music. At Spotify, our Artist First AI Music Lab is actively turning that concept into reality. We are opening our doors to Research Scientists across all levels of seniority who want to invent generative audio systems that put creators right at the center. You will get to develop cutting edge generative models while championing consent, attribution, and fair compensation for artists across the globe. This position is completely remote and open to qualified candidates worldwide.

Our team works under four core commitments. We build through upfront partnerships with labels and publishers, ensure creators have full choice over their participation, establish fair revenue mechanisms, and deepen artist and fan relationships. If you care deeply about machine learning and want your research to safeguard the future of creative expression, you will find a home here.

Key Responsibilities

Your day to day work will involve pushing the frontiers of audio intelligence through practical research and collaborative development.

Design and train novel generative models for music generation, audio synthesis, and sound manipulation.
Transform theoretical concepts into functional prototypes that deliver breakthrough listening experiences.
Work closely with product, legal, and licensing teams to ensure every algorithm respects creator consent and copyright integrity.
Contribute to the broader research community by publishing papers and sharing discoveries at top machine learning conferences.
Iterate rapidly on audio fidelity, latency, and controllability to support real time interactive music tools.

Requirements

We welcome researchers with diverse backgrounds in machine learning and audio signal processing.

Demonstrated research experience in generative AI, neural audio synthesis, acoustics, or deep learning.
Proficiency with deep learning libraries such as PyTorch alongside strong software engineering habits in Python.
Familiarity with modern generative architectures including diffusion models, transformers, and neural audio codecs.
A deep curiosity about how music works, from composition fundamentals to high resolution audio production.
Proven ability to solve open ended problems and articulate complex scientific concepts clearly.

What You Will Gain

Working with Spotify means joining a mission driven team that genuinely values the culture of music.

The flexibility to work from anywhere in the world on a truly remote schedule.
Access to substantial compute infrastructure and unique real world audio datasets.
The rare opportunity to guide ethical generative AI standards for the entire music industry.
Competitive compensation and expansive benefits designed to support your personal and professional growth.