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Product Designer - Advertising

New York, NY · On-site +1

$119K - $170K/yr

We're looking for a mid-level product designer to join our Advertising R&D team. You'll own design quality and cohesion across a set of features in Spotify's advertiser-facing tools, working on high ...

Head Of Sales Japan

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$244 - $427/hr

For us and millions of users across the globe, that's Spotify. Join the Sales team and you'll build ... research, pitch and presentations skills, bottoms up planning, and meeting reports * You have ...

We're looking for a mid-level product designer to join our Advertising R&D team. You'll own design quality and cohesion across a set of features in Spotify's advertiser-facing tools, working on high ...

Partner with Data Scientists and User Researchers to understand user needs and inform product ... Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter ...

... research and in terms of new channel activation. Qualifications Applicants should be well-versed in Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, StumbleUpon, Reddit, Spotify, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+

Position Overview Quality Control Music is seeking an A&R Research Manager to help identify ... Spotify for Artists * YouTube Analytics * TikTok Analytics * Soundcharts * Google Trends * Social ...

Lead Research Advisor/Customer Success Lead

$16.50 - $21.50/hr

... Spotify, AirBnB). Our tools help teams deeply understand the humans behind their products, so they ... We are looking for a Lead Research Advisor to join our growing Customer Success department. You ...

... research and in terms of new channel activation. Qualifications Applicants should be well-versed in Twitter, Facebook, Tumblr, StumbleUpon, Reddit, Spotify, Pinterest, Instagram and Google+

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Spotify Research information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Spotify researcher?

To thrive as a Spotify Researcher, you need a strong background in computer science, data analysis, and machine learning, often supported by an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant field. Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, data processing frameworks, and research tools like TensorFlow or PyTorch is typically required. Strong problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills set outstanding candidates apart in this multidisciplinary environment. These skills are crucial for developing innovative solutions, advancing Spotify’s technology, and translating research insights into impactful products.

What is the difference between Spotify Research vs Data Scientist?

AspectSpotify ResearchData Scientist
Required CredentialsMaster's or PhD in Data Science, Computer Science, or related fieldsBachelor's or Master's in Data Science, Statistics, or related fields
Work EnvironmentResearch teams focused on innovative projects, experimental analysisCross-functional teams applying data analysis to product development
Employer & Industry UsagePrimarily in research labs, tech companies, and R&D departmentsWidely in tech, finance, healthcare, and other data-driven industries

Spotify Research specializes in innovative, experimental research to improve products, often requiring advanced degrees. Data Scientists focus on analyzing data to inform business decisions and product features. Both roles require strong analytical skills but differ in their focus on research versus applied data analysis.

How does a Spotify researcher typically collaborate with product and engineering teams?

Spotify Researchers regularly work alongside product managers and engineers to translate research findings into actionable product improvements. This collaboration often involves presenting insights, co-creating user personas, and participating in design sprints to ensure user needs are at the forefront of product development. Researchers may also help prioritize features based on user data and feedback, making strong communication and teamwork essential skills for the role.

What is Spotify Research?

Spotify Research is a division within Spotify focused on advancing scientific and technological innovation in areas such as machine learning, audio analysis, user personalization, natural language processing, and music information retrieval. Researchers at Spotify work on developing new algorithms and systems to improve the Spotify platform, enhance user experiences, and drive the future of streaming audio. Their work often results in published papers, open-source tools, and collaborations with the wider academic and research community.
More about Spotify Research jobs
Infographic showing various Spotify Research job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution.

Product Designer - Advertising

Spotify

New York, NY • On-site, Remote

$119K - $170K/yr

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 28 days ago


Job description

Our mission on the Advertising Product & Technology team is to build a next generation advertising platform that aligns with our unique value proposition for audio and video. We work to scale the user experience for hundreds of millions of fans and hundreds of thousands of advertisers. This scale brings unique challenges as well as tremendous opportunities for our artists and creators.
Spotify's mission is to unlock the potential of human creativity - giving a million artists the opportunity to live off their art, and billions of fans the chance to be inspired by it. Spotify Advertising supports this mission by helping brands connect with listeners through meaningful, effective ad experiences.
This is a pivotal moment for Spotify Advertising. As we scale globally and evolve into a performance-focused, AI-powered platform, design plays a central role in simplifying complex systems, building trust with advertisers, and driving scalable product growth. Our long-term vision is an intuitive platform embedded in advertiser workflows, powered by automation, measurement, and operational excellence.
We're looking for a mid-level product designer to join our Advertising R&D team. You'll own design quality and cohesion across a set of features in Spotify's advertiser-facing tools, working on high-priority areas including campaign creation, audience targeting, reporting, optimization, creative tooling, measurement, and internal platforms. If you enjoy solving complex problems alongside cross-functional partners and are comfortable navigating ambiguous, technical domains (including AI, automation, and experimentation), we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
  • Design end-to-end user experiences across Spotify's self-serve advertising platform (Ads Manager), contributing to features like ad creation, targeting, reporting, optimization, and measurement.
  • Work within and contribute to a shared design system used across Ads Manager and internal tools, with attention to component reusability, accessibility, and visual consistency.
  • Collaborate with engineers to translate backend systems, APIs, and ML-powered features into interfaces that are intuitive and performant.
  • Partner with PMs, engineers, data scientists, researchers, and content designers to shape product direction, advocate for user needs, and help influence your team's roadmap.
  • Build prototypes using real data and motion where relevant to explore technical constraints, validate interaction models, and communicate product behavior in dynamic, data-driven environments.
  • Work alongside researchers and data scientists to identify the right questions to answer, and use insights to deepen your team's understanding of user problems.
  • Support design efforts on internal tools used by operational teams, helping reduce manual processes and improve the efficiency and reliability of internal workflows.
  • Contribute to a feedback-rich team culture that values critique, iteration, and craft excellence.

Who You Are
  • You have experience designing complex, data-intensive B2B digital products. We typically look for around 3+ years of experience, though we value the depth and quality of your work over years alone.
  • You take ownership of design quality across your squad and can manage priorities effectively when working across multiple features or workstreams.
  • You have a strong visual design foundation and care about the details that elevate work from functional to excellent.
  • You connect design decisions to business goals and customer needs, and can advocate for those decisions clearly with stakeholders.
  • You're curious about AI, whether that's using AI tools in your design workflow, designing AI-powered features, or both.
  • You're comfortable with ambiguity and bring structure and curiosity to problems where there isn't always a clear path forward.
  • You actively seek feedback on your work and thinking, and give thoughtful critique in return.
  • You foster inclusive collaboration: you proactively bring others in and hold space for different perspectives.
  • Nice to have: Experience designing advertising, monetization, or creative automation tools.
  • Nice to have: Background in operational tooling or designing for internal users with complex, high-volume workflows.
  • Nice to have: Experience contributing to or maintaining large-scale design systems.

Where You'll Be
  • We offer you the flexibility to work where you work best! For this role, it can be within the North America region in which we have a work location.
  • This team collaborates across the Eastern time zone

The United States base range for this position is $119,424.00 - 170,606.00, plus equity. The benefits available for this position include health insurance, six month paid parental leave, 401(k) retirement plan, monthly meal allowance, 23 paid days off, 13 paid flexible holidays. This range encompasses multiple levels. Leveling is determined during the interview process. Placement in a level depends on relevant work history and interview performance. These ranges may be modified in the future.
Spotify is an equal opportunity employer. You are welcome at Spotify for who you are, no matter where you come from, what you look like, or what's playing in your headphones. Our platform is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all thrive, contribute, and be forward-thinking! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It's in our differences that we will find the power to keep revolutionizing the way the world listens.
At Spotify, we are passionate about inclusivity and making sure our entire recruitment process is accessible to everyone. We have ways to request reasonable accommodations during the interview process and help assist in what you need. If you need accommodations at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know - we're here to support you in any way we can.
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us. Find our AI notice here: https://lifeatspotify.com/ai-notice