Principal Research Program Manager

Key Skills

Aartificial intelligence, Data Analysis, Leadership Skill, Machine learning techniques, Management, Product Development

Job Description

Spotify is looking for enthusiastic students with a passion for music and an ambition to go far. This isn't just any internship! Our paid internship program will give you the chance to gain in-depth knowledge of what it's like to be a Spotify employee as well as get the opportunity to see the technology side of a fast growing company! Our summer internships will last for approximately 10 weeks this summer and start in the beginning of June.

• Location: New York
• Job type: Internship

We are looking for Data Science interns to join the band and help drive a data-first culture across Spotify. Our Data Scientists turn terabytes of data into insights and get a deep understanding of music and listeners so that we can impact the strategy and direction of Spotify. You will study user behaviour, critical initiatives, markets, content, and new features and bring data and insights into every decision we make. Above all, your work will affect the way the world experiences audio.

What You'll Do

• Perform analyses on large sets of data to extract practical insights on the user experience that will help drive decisions across the business
• Build dashboards, data pipelines, and recurring reporting results, empowering creative growth and business decision making
• Communicate data-driven insights and recommendations to key collaborators
• Work closely with cross-functional teams of analysts, product owners, marketers, designers, and others across the company who are passionate about Spotify’s success
• Be a member of the Spotify-wide data-science community

Who You Are

• You are pursuing a degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) or bootcamp certification in Statistics, Mathematics, Computer Science, Engineering, Economics, or another similar quantitative subject area
• You have a graduation date of 2024 or 2025
• You currently have valid work authorization to work in the country in which this role is based that will extend from June to August 2024
• You are available from June to August 2024 to participate in the summer internship
• You have strong interpersonal skills and comfort working with stakeholders across disciplines
• You are passionate for numbers and the use of data to make decisions
• You have experience using various analysis techniques, such as linear and logistic regression, significance testing, and statistical modeling
• You have have familiarity with A/B testing methodologies
• You have some experience of working with tools such as Python, R, SQL, as well as experience with data visualization tooling (Data Studio, Tableau, etc.)

Where You'll Be

• This role will require you to work out of our Stockholm Office
• Working hours? We operate within CET for collaboration

Our global benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities, through our dedicated team, GreenHouse.

• All The Feels, our employee assistance program and self-care hub.

• Social events, everything from fikas and team outings to concerts, panels and talks.

• Flexible public holidays, swap days off according to your values and beliefs.

• Spotify Premium Account, listen without limits with a free employee account.

• Swag, a Spotify welcome kit and official merch you can’t get anywhere else.

Overview

The Microsoft Research India Lab brings together scientists, researchers, engineers, and program managers with diverse backgrounds in machine learning and AI, systems and socio-technical systems. We have impact both through cutting-edge research, and through contribution of ideas to Microsoft’s products and services as well as inclusive and socially relevant solutions for the underserved.

Microsoft’s mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree AND 8+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

o OR equivalent experience.

• 5+ years working in or managing complex cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.

• Knowledge of leading AI & machine learning computing environments and technologies.

• Ability to quickly understand complex research concepts and distill the essence of the ideas to a non-research audience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree AND 12+ years of experience in engineering, product/technical program management, data analysis, or product development

OR equivalent experience.

• 8+ years working in or managing complex cross-functional and/or cross-team projects.
• General understanding of industry/market trends.
• Proven technical program management track record with a demonstrated history of delivering highly effective and collaborative products in a fast-paced, dynamic, and demanding environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and partnership skills across a diverse set of audiences and stakeholders.
• A growth-mindset that enables creativity in thinking, analytical skills, an ability to deal with ambiguity, management of changing priorities, and consistency in learning from others.
• Prior experience in working with research teams is a plus.

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Principal Research Program Manager with strong technical expertise and proven track record in connecting with diverse members from product engineering teams. You will have a chance to shape our long-term research strategy and amplify our impact. You will work closely with research and engineering teams across Microsoft to identify research opportunities, drive organizational alignment, and communicate our cutting-edge research agenda both internally and externally.

Our research lab also engages with external entities such as academia, non-profits organisations, governmental agencies and the startup eco-system. In this role you will also be expected to run academic connect programs such as joint PhD advising, research and travel grants as well as specific events from time to time. This is expected to be a smaller part of the role.

The ideal candidate for this role is a person who is curious and willing to learn as well as seek out innovative solutions. Strong negotiation skills are a must. The candidate must be coachable and a team player.