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SoundCloud· HQ in Rheinsberger Str. 76/77, 10115 Berlin, Germany

Senior Principal Machine Learning Engineer - Recommendations

Location: New York · Category: Data, AI & Analytics · Seniority: Lead · Posted: September 14, 2026 · Verified: Sep 29, 2026

Role Overview & Description

This senior principal role leads the technical direction for SoundCloud's recommendation systems, driving innovation in personalization and discovery. The position involves architecting scalable ML solutions, mentoring engineers, and aligning ML strategy with business goals.
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SoundCloud

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Audio streaming platform for listeners, creators and advertisers.

Headquarters: Rheinsberger Str. 76/77, 10115 Berlin, Germany

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