Full-Time
Machine Learning Engineer II
Content Understanding
Updated on 9/30/2024
Spotify
10,001+ employees
Digital music streaming service with podcasts
Mid, Senior
London, UK
Hybrid position based in London.
- You have professional experience in applied machine learning
- Extensive experience working in a product and data-driven environment (Python, Scala, Java, SQL, or C++, with Python experience required) and cloud platforms (GCP or AWS)
- You have some hands-on experience implementing or prototyping machine learning systems at scale
- You have experience architecting data pipelines and are self-sufficient in getting the data you need to build and evaluate models, using tools like Dataflow, Apache Beam, or Spark
- You care about agile software processes, data-driven development, reliability, and disciplined experimentation
- You have experience and passion for fostering collaborative teams
- Build production systems that enrich and improve our listeners’ experience on the platform
- Contribute to designing, building, evaluating, shipping, and refining Spotify’s product by hands-on ML development
- Prototype new approaches and production-ize solutions at scale for our hundreds of millions of active users
- Help drive optimization, testing, and tooling to improve quality
- Perform data analysis to establish baselines and inform product decisions
- Collaborate with a cross functional agile team spanning design, data science, product management, and engineering to build new technologies and features
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 is supported by ads, 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.
Company Stage
M&A
Total Funding
$3.1B
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
2006
6 month growth
↑ 0%1 year growth
↓ -1%2 year growth
↑ 13%
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Spotify's continuous innovation, such as the AI DJ and new podcast features, keeps the platform fresh and engaging for users.
- The company's global reach and diverse content library provide ample opportunities for cultural impact and market expansion.
- Spotify's dual revenue streams from subscriptions and advertising offer financial stability and growth potential.
What critics are saying
- The highly competitive music streaming market requires constant innovation to maintain user interest and market share.
- Dependence on licensing agreements with music labels could lead to increased costs or content limitations.
What makes Spotify unique
- Spotify's extensive music library and personalized playlists set it apart from competitors like Apple Music and Amazon Music.
- The freemium model allows Spotify to cater to a wide range of users, from those who prefer free, ad-supported listening to those willing to pay for premium features.
- Spotify's innovative features like AI DJ and podcast comment sections enhance user engagement and offer unique experiences not commonly found on other platforms.
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