Are you an entertainment news junkie? Do you thrill your friends with tales torn from famous and obscure sources about artists and performers of every ilk? Are you a bit of a data-head who’s a little obsessed with entertainment charts, ranks, lists and stats? Do you knowingly smile to yourself as you watch a story’s blow-up path, from the feeds to the web to TV, all fueled by the public’s fascination with all things entertainment? And do you have an eye for fact-based stories and an understanding of the role data plays in their telling? If so, we'd like to talk!
Luminate is the preeminent entertainment data and insights company, unlocking access to the most essential, objective, and trustworthy data compiled from thousands of verified data sources. The beneficiary of industry consolidation, Luminate now houses what was once Nielsen Music, BDS Radio, SoundScan, Music Connect, Alpha Data and Variety Business Intelligence.
The Team:
We are looking for a Lead AI Scientist to join our Data team in New York City, NY. Your role will include a combination of developing models and tools to be deployed into production systems and defining frameworks to measure and improve data quality standards. This is an IC position, but will require you to collaborate with the Data team as well as with various technical and nontechnical team across our organization. Your work will directly impact the future of our Music and Film & TV products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and prototype novel AI models and algorithms, pushing the boundaries of state-of-the-art techniques.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data scientists, engineers, and product teams, to translate research into real-world AI solutions.
- Develop scalable AI models and contribute to their deployment in production environments, ensuring performance, efficiency, and reliability.
- Stay at the forefront of AI advancements by publishing research, contributing to open-source projects, and integrating emerging technologies into existing projects.
- Document and present technical findings, methodologies, and solutions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field (or equivalent research experience).
- 8+ years of experience in AI research, applied machine learning, or related fields, with a strong track record in large-scale AI/ML projects.
- Deep expertise in machine learning algorithms, including deep learning, reinforcement learning, generative models, and probabilistic methods.
- Proficiency in Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, and scikit-learn.
- Strong background in mathematics, statistics, and optimization techniques relevant to AI.
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Snowflake) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) for AI model deployment.
- Ability to work independently in a research-driven environment while also collaborating effectively in a team.
- Excellent communication skills for articulating research findings and influencing technical strategy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Expertise in specialized AI domains such as Large Language Models (LLMs), Knowledge Graphs, Causal Inference, or Multi-Agent Systems.
- Experience with MLOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and model lifecycle management.
- Strong publication record in top-tier AI/ML conferences or journals (NeurIPS, ICML, CVPR, ACL, etc.).
- Contributions to open-source AI/ML frameworks or research communities.
What makes us shine:
- Our People! We are music fans and gamers, film buffs and social scrollers, technologists and subject matter experts, scientists and developers and analysts who take immense pleasure in making sense of the data that drives entertainment, so everyone can get paid and more art can be made. That’s why we do what we do.
- 100% paid for Medical / Dental / Vision Insurance, 401K with matching, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Hybrid Work - 4 In-Office Working days (Monday, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays) with flexibility to WFH when needed
- Flexible Time Away / Time Off - You are empowered to do the things you enjoy outside of work too
- Community! - Participate, create, or develop our employee clubs, affinity groups and 2% Volunteer initiative which allows you to take paid time off to volunteer within your community
- Family Planning Assistance and Parental leave for all partners
- LGBTQ+ medical benefits and more!
For candidates based in NYC: Our base salary range for this position is $165,000 - 255,000. We consider your skills and experience, what similar jobs pay at companies of our size, and ensure fair pay among colleagues. Final base salary offer amounts are determined by factors including your experience, skills, and expertise. In addition we are proud to offer additional perks and benefits that contribute and complete our total compensation package. Luminate reserves the right to change our compensation bands at any time.
Additionally, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
PMC is committed to the health and wellness of our employees. As part of our company-wide rollout of PMC’s paid healthcare plan, for this role the company pays 100% of the monthly health, dental and vision plan premiums for the employee and their family. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
More About Us: Luminate has incredible 30 year history that has made us who we are today. We power the Billboard Charts, but we also inform the entire music industry with exclusive research, data and insights. We serve the television and film industry, providing deep meta-data on every major production and title.
Luminate is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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What We Do
We are Luminate, entertainment’s preeminent data, and insights company, unleashing access to the most essential, objective, and trustworthy information across music, film, and television.
Our work isn’t just powerful — it’s prescient. We’re rooted at the intersection of tech and media, in today’s challenges and tomorrow’s plans. Never losing sight of our client's needs, we deliver them essential guidance with the highest levels of quality and accuracy. But we always look ahead. We search for answers to questions no one has thought yet to ask. We pair exceptional technology with the most expansive and trusted database of its kind, consistently evolving, enabling our clients to make their most informed and impactful decisions. The result is a best-in-class level of predictive analytics, accompanied by expert, unbiased insight.
We are music lovers and enthusiastic gamers, passionate film buffs and social engages, scrolling online and tapping into the zeitgeist. We are technologists, experts across a myriad of subjects, scientists, and developers. We are curious. That’s why we do what we do.
Why Work With Us
Data is currency. It’s ubiquitous and in many spaces it’s commoditized, but not here. Luminate data speaks. It tells us what people love most and why. It shows us how we spend our precious time and how we live with technology. To us, it’s more than numbers and code. We love what we do because we love what it’s all about.
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