About the role#
We are looking for a curious AI Music Research Intern to help us develop tools for music creation, transformation, and remixing. You will work at the intersection of music, machine learning, and creative technology. This role involves turning research ideas into practical tools for creators while collaborating with our engineering, product, and creative teams.
What you'll do#
- Research and experiment with machine learning approaches for music generation, remixing, and audio understanding.
- Use Python and frameworks like PyTorch to build, test, and evaluate AI models.
- Develop prototypes that make music more interactive and expressive.
- Process audio datasets and run experiments to measure model performance, audio quality, and musicality.
- Collaborate with music technologists and producers to explore creative use cases.
- Document your experiments and contribute to responsible AI development practices.
What you'll need#
- Currently pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Music Technology, or a related field.
- Foundational knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and statistical methods.
- Proficiency in Python and familiarity with PyTorch.
- Experience with audio processing, digital signal processing, or music datasets through coursework or personal projects.
- Strong analytical skills and a willingness to experiment with new ideas.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.
- Genuine interest in music, creative tools, and how technology expands musical expression.
- Bonus points for experience with generative audio models, audio libraries like librosa or torchaudio, or music production software like DAWs.
- Interest in responsible AI, including artist consent and ethical dataset development.
Location & details#
- This is a full-time, remote internship.
- We hire on a rolling basis.
- This is a paid position.
About Hook
Hook operates a social music platform that allows users to interact with and modify songs. The company provides creative tools for remixing music and sharing content within communities. It maintains partnerships with artists, labels, and rightsholders to manage licensing. Founded in 2023, the firm is based in New York and employs between 11 and 50 people.
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