Machine Learning Engineering Manager - Music

Spotify is a leading audio streaming service that transformed music listening. They are seeking an Engineering Manager to lead the Research Engineering team in their Artist-First AI Music Lab, focusing on the deployment of machine learning models and managing engineering practices to support rapid experimentation and production readiness.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and support a team of research engineers and machine learning engineers, helping them grow and do their best work
• Define and deliver the engineering roadmap, balancing fast experimentation with production readiness
• Build and scale machine learning infrastructure, including training pipelines, experimentation systems, and shared tooling
• Partner with research scientists, product managers, and platform teams to bring ideas from research into user-facing features
• Improve engineering practices in a research environment, including testing, reproducibility, and deployment workflows
• Support the transition of research prototypes into reliable, scalable production systems
• Contribute to strategic planning and align engineering work with broader company priorities

Requirements:

• Experience leading or managing engineering teams, ideally in machine learning or research-focused environments
• Experience with machine learning systems and frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX
• Understanding of distributed systems and experience with large-scale training or compute environments
• Clear communication and effective collaboration across research and engineering disciplines
• Partnership with product and cross-functional teams to deliver meaningful outcomes
• Delivery of complex technical projects balancing experimentation with reliability
• Commitment to building inclusive teams and supporting engineers at different stages of their careers
• Interest in music technology, audio, or generative AI