Role Overview
Spotify is hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization, Music Understanding. This is a full-time remote role, with the team based in New York. Part of Spotify's Data Science hiring. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.
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Job Description
The Personalization team makes deciding what to play next easier and more enjoyable for every listener. From Blend to Discover Weekly, we’re behind some of Spotify’s most-loved features. We built them by understanding the world of music and podcasts better than anyone else. Join us and you’ll keep millions of users listening by making great recommendations to each and every one of them.
You’ll join a team working at the intersection of machine learning, music understanding, and user experience. We focus on generating music sessions powering experiences like systems that power conversational playlist generation to give users more adaptive and intuitive control over what they listen to.
This team collaborates closely with product, design, user research, and data science to build personalized, high-impact features used by hundreds of millions of listeners worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization, Music Understanding position at Spotify?
Use the Apply button above to submit your application directly to Spotify. Most applications take less than 5 minutes if your resume and contact details are ready, and you'll be routed to the employer's official application system to finish.
Is the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization, Music Understanding role at Spotify remote?
Yes. This is a remote role. The team is based in New York, but the position itself does not require relocating to that office.
What does a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization, Music Understanding at Spotify earn?
Spotify has not disclosed a salary range in this posting. Many employers share specifics later in the interview process; you can also ask during a recruiter screen if compensation transparency is important to you.
When was the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization, Music Understanding role at Spotify posted?
This role was posted on April 29, 2026 (54 days ago). It's still listed as actively hiring; we re-confirm openings against the source system multiple times per day and remove closed roles.
How much experience does the Senior Machine Learning Engineer, Personalization, Music Understanding role at Spotify require?
This is a senior-level position. Most senior roles call for 5+ years of directly relevant experience. Spotify lists their specific requirements in the description below, so review the must-have qualifications closely before applying.
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