Principal Research Scientist – Music Spotify

We are seeking a Principal Research Scientist to join our Artist-First AI Music lab. Our team pioneers and advances state-of-the‑art generative technologies for music that create breakthrough experiences for fans and artists. We invent entirely new listening experiences that center and celebrate artists and creatives. All of our products will put artists and songwriters first, through these four principles:

Partnerships with record labels, distributors, and music publishers: We’ll develop new products for artists and fans through upfront agreements, not by asking for forgiveness later.

Choice in participation: We recognize there’s a wide range of views on use of generative music tools within the artistic community. Therefore, artists and rightsholders will choose if and how to participate to ensure the use of AI tools aligns with the values of the people behind the music.

Fair compensation and new revenue: We will build products that create wholly new reve...