Remote Machine Learning Engineer II

Description:

• The Personalization (PZN) team at Spotify aims to enhance the listening experience for users by providing tailored recommendations for music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
• The Next Generation Sessions (NextGen) product area is focused on innovating listening experiences beyond traditional playlists, including features like AI DJ, AI Playlist, Blend, and Jam.
• As a Machine Learning Engineer II / AI Engineer in NextGen, you will be part of a cross-functional team that develops new AI-powered listening experiences.
• Your responsibilities will include rapidly prototyping and shipping AI-driven recommendation experiences, exploring new AI models and tools, and collaborating with various teams to bring ideas from concept to launch.
• You will also promote best practices in AI engineering, evaluate AI-generated code for quality, and have opportunities for career development and mentorship.

Requirements:

• You should be a full-stack AI prototyper with experience in building projects using modern AI tools and iterating based on feedback.
• A strong understanding of the AI ecosystem is essential, including active participation in online communities and familiarity with open-source repositories.
• You must have a working knowledge of machine learning fundamentals and hands-on experience with programming languages such as Python, Java, or Scala, as well as modern ML frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• Experience in fine-tuning and evaluating large language models (LLMs) is required, along with knowledge of integrating LLMs into autonomous workflows.
• You should have extensive experience in crafting and testing prompts to optimize results from LLMs.
• A critical eye for reviewing AI-generated code for correctness and quality is necessary.
• You may have formal education in AI or have self-taught through practical experience and curiosity.
• Collaboration in interdisciplinary environments and a willingness to learn from experienced engineers are important traits.
• A creative mindset and enthusiasm for shaping the future of AI-powered products are essential.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,250 to $197,500, plus equity.
• Benefits include comprehensive health insurance, six months of paid parental leave, and a 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employees receive a monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, and 13 paid flexible holidays.
• Paid sick leave is also provided, ensuring a supportive work environment.