At Warner Music Group, We’re a Global Collective Of Music Makers And Music Lovers, Tech Innovators And Inspired Entrepreneurs, Game-changing Creatives And Passionate Team Members. Here, We Turn Dreams Into Stardom And Audiences Into Fans. We Are Guided By Three Core Values That Underpin Everything We Do Across All Our Diverse Businesses.
Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
Technology is one of the most important parts of our business. Whether it’s signing up new artists; ensuring we provide the right data to Spotify, YouTube, and other digital service providers; or helping artists use the latest AI tools and make thoughtful decisions with data-driven insights – technology plays an invaluable role in our success. The engineering team at Warner Music Group makes all of it a reality.
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
The Product Solutions team is looking for a “builder” with a growth mindset to join our team. As a Solution Architect, you will act as a force multiplier for the business, transforming fragmented data and workflows—moving away from siloed tools like Monday.com, Asana, and Excel—into
high-performance, automated solutions
that power marketing, legal, and production across 30+ global teams. You will focus on rapid technical modernization, technical delivery, and actively hunting for new ways to deploy
emerging tech
like Gemini, Cursor, and more to solve complex problems and empower business users to become creators.
What You’ll Do
AI Implementation & Exploration: Architect and deploy “Agentic” workflows using tools like Gemini to automate critical functions like Artist reports and legal summarization. Beyond LLMs, you will explore and implement generative media tools for creative workflows and use AI-native IDEs like Cursor to accelerate internal development.
Collaborative Engineering: Collaborate effectively with technical leads, product management, and other engineers to deliver solutions meeting business and customer objectives. You will participate in technical discussions regarding customer needs and implementation approaches to ensure architectural alignment.
Database & Workflow Architecture: Design and optimize complex schemas in tools like Airtable and AppSheet that handle thousands of records across many-to-many relationships (e.g., Releases to Products, Artists to Contracts).
Strategic Migrations: Execute high-stakes data migrations from expensive, duplicative third-party tools to centrally managed platforms, driving significant cost savings and cross-territory transparency.
Automation & Reliability: Build robust, multi-platform automations using Airtableand other low-code tools. You will contribute to root cause analysis during service outages to ensure the stability of these mission-critical business systems.
Enablement: Lead internal learning programs. You will act as an evangelist for new productivity tools, driving tasks with strong ownership, clarity, and precision.
Your Skills
Problem Solving: Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to model solutions for complex technical challenges.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non‑technical stakeholders.
Cross‑Functional Partnership: Proven experience working effectively in cross‑functional teams.
Situational Awareness: Experience handling technical discussions, including navigating differing viewpoints or requirements professionally to reach the best outcome for the business.
Ownership: A strong sense of ownership, innovation, and commitment to delivering high‑quality results.
Curiosity: A proactive and intellectual curiosity to explore new technologies (especially in AI) and a desire to deeply understand the diverse, global workflows within the music industry.
Technical Requirements
The AI Toolkit: Experience trying out AI‑assisted development (e.g., Cursor, GitHub, Copilot) and generative AI platforms (e.g., Gemini, OpenAI, Luma, etc.).
You don’t need to be an expert yet, but we expect you to have tried to create some apps, solutions, automations in the past.
Platform Expertise: Proven experience with Airtable, or a similar database tool, including designing complex schemas, automations, UI, and integrations.
Growth Mindset: A proven track record of self‑teaching new technologies and a passion for staying at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Experience: 3‑5 years of experience as a Solutions Architect or similar role, with a focus on workflow automation.
Nice To Have
Ecosystem Awareness: A commitment to staying ahead of the curve on relevant technologies within the Adobe ecosystem, AI, and the broader productivity industry.
Growth Mindset: A proven track record of self‑teaching new technologies and a passion for staying at the forefront of the rapidly evolving AI landscape.
Industry Knowledge: Knowledge of the Music Industry metadata lifecycle (DDEX, UPC, ISRC) is a major plus.
Programming Skills: Proficiency in JavaScript. Python (for automation and data handling) is a major plus.
$67,500 - $115,000 a year
Compensation
L2/L3 - $67,500 - $85,000 CAD.
L4/L5 - $93,500 - $115,000 CAD.
In addition to base salary, this role is eligible for a performance based annual bonus.
Vacancy Status
This posting is for an active, existing vacancy.
Love this job and want to apply?
Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Copyright © 2025 Warner Music Inc.
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.
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Drive legal excellence as a dedicated Counsel in the vibrant music industry. Provide insights and comprehensive support on artist agreements, contracts, and intellectual property issues.
The successful candidate will act as a trusted legal advisor, supporting senior management and creative teams throughout the artist lifecycle. This role demands a commercially savvy lawyer who can navigate the complexities of the music business while ensuring compliance in a collaborative atmosphere.
Key Responsibilities:
• Draft and negotiate diverse commercial agreements
• Advise on copyright law and digital rights issues
• Collaborate on deal analysis with finance teams
• Maintain contract records and compliance systems
• Coordinate regulatory matters and industry initiatives
Requirements:
• Canadian law degree with active membership
• Minimum 5 years of relevant legal experience
• In-depth knowledge of recording agreements
• Strong drafting and communication expertise
• Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently
Be at the forefront of the music industry's legal framework, ensuring sound guidance that empowers artists and drives innovation.
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Transform the music industry's physical sales landscape as a dynamic Director. Lead sales strategies to enhance retail, B2B, and e-commerce channels, maximizing revenue impact across multiple platforms.
As the Director of Physical Sales, you will orchestrate innovative sales campaigns while guiding talented teams to exceed their targets. Your role entails leveraging your experience to make data-driven decisions that enhance profitability and drive team performance, all in an engaging music environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee comprehensive physical sales processes
• Optimize product mix and pricing strategies
• Create strategic retail marketing campaigns
• Drive partnerships for enhanced distribution
• Lead and mentor diverse sales teams
Requirements:
• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
• 8-10 years in music distribution is preferred
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to lead in fast-paced environments
• Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Lead and redefine the physical sales strategy while fostering team excellence and customer relationships in a captivating music industry.
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At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:* **Curiosity**: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.* **Collaboration**: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.* **Commitment**: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.
We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.**Job Title:** Director, Physical Sales**Reports To:** Co-General Manager, WMC**Department:** Sales**Location:** Toronto, Ontario. Canada**Job Type**: Regular, Full Time**Working Hours:** 37.5 hours per week**Pay range:** $100,000 - $130,000/annual
**Vacancy:** Backfill**A little bit about our team:***We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.***Your role:***The Director of Physical Sales is responsible for leading the sales strategy to achieve and exceed revenue targets across retail, B2B, and e-commerce channels. This role requires a strong leader to forecast revenue, service clients, and oversee the Sales, E-Commerce, and Customer Service teams***Here you’ll get to:*** *Drive the end-to-end sales process to exceed monthly and annual revenue targets across retail, B2B, and e-commerce channels. Optimize sales volume, product mix, and pricing based on market trends and economic indicators.** *Create, negotiate and launch retail marketing campaigns and ensure prime exposure and revenue generation** *Create and communicate New Releases, change of distribution notices, price changes, sales campaigns, and deletion notices** *Take an active role with vendor managed inventory control to maximize sales and limit risk** *Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with customers to understand their needs, build bespoke retail marketing campaigns, secure preferred product placement, and seek new opportunities to expand distribution.** *Cross-Functional Execution: Liaise with Marketing to manage trade spend, Operations for inventory needs, and Finance to maximize profitability and mitigate credit risk. Effectively communicate new releases, sales campaigns, and price changes to all internal and external stakeholders.** *Team Leadership: Mentor and manage the Sales, E-Commerce, and Customer Service teams to develop effective sales strategies, ensure efficient operations, and deliver exceptional customer satisfaction** *Understand category-specific landscapes and trends** *Look for opportunities to expand our customer base and points of distribution***About you:*** *Post Secondary Degree in Business or equivalent sales and managerial experience and business acumen** *Minimum 8 to 10 years’ experience in music distribution preferred** *Strong problem-solving ability, including metrics-driven thinking** *Team player committed to delivering results in a fast-paced environment** *Ability to oversee simultaneous campaigns and remain calm under pressure*As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.Together, we are **Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.**Click the “Apply” link or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.Please note that due to the volume of applicants we receive for a given position, you may not be contacted if you do not meet minimum eligibility requirements for this position.Thanks for your interest in working for Warner Music Group. We love it here and think you will too.We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, religious beliefs, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, record of offences, marital status, family status, or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation.We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please send an e-mail to PeopleTeam.Canada@warnermusic.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.This position will require being in the office 4 days a week.
We believe that an in-office presence is critical for talent development, collaboration and building strong relationships.Warner Music Canada does not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) or automated filtering software to screen, rank, or select applicants. Every application submitted is reviewed personally by our recruiting team to ensure every candidate receives fair and thoughtful consideration.As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.Together, we are **Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound****.**Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with
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At Warner Music Group, We’re a Global Collective Of Music Makers And Music Lovers, Tech Innovators And Inspired Entrepreneurs, Game‑changing Creatives And Passionate Team Members. Here, We Turn Dreams Into Stardom And Audiences Into Fans. We Are Guided By Three Core Values That Underpin Everything We Do Across All Our Diverse Businesses.
Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
Technology is one of the most important parts of our business. Whether it’s signing up new artists; ensuring we provide the right data to Spotify, YouTube, and other digital service providers; or helping artists use the latest AI tools and make thoughtful decisions with data‑driven insights – technology plays an invaluable role in our success. The engineering team at Warner Music Group makes all of it a reality.
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
Your Role
We need a strong leader to be the Software Engineering Manager for our Global Licensing Systems team. These systems are used for the full life‑cycle of music licensing; from finding the right music in our extensive catalog to pitching to external clients based on their unique needs, managing the approval workflow, and capturing the licensing terms and options for music recordings and works used across all kinds of media (movies, commercials, video games, compilation, mechanical licensing, etc).
If you love music, data, and building world‑class systems that scale, this role might be right for you.
Here You’ll Get To
Own team deliverables and objectives
Set technical strategy and engineering best practices in collaboration with senior engineers
Provide active career development and technical guidance to engineers
Hire, build your team, and manage performance
Collaborate closely with business stakeholders to ensure successful project management
Build, drive and uplift a dynamic and highly effective engineering team
Own the creation and delivery of innovative products
About You
You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field
You’re a passionate engineering leader, with at least 2 years of experience leading engineering teams of 6‑10+ software engineers
You are hands‑on leader who writes code, conducts code reviews, and is involved in architectural design and strategy work
You communicate effectively and have a proven track record of effective hiring and team building
You thrive in ambiguity and fast‑paced, evolving environments
You’re an empathetic leader who builds strong teams
We’d Love It If You Also Had
Experience with Java, Angular, React, and AWS – Experience in this tech stack is a plus, although not mandatory.
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre‑spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Copyright © 2025 Warner Music Inc.
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.
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An innovative global music company in Toronto is seeking backend engineers to build a next-generation data platform. This role requires 4+ years of experience in backend development and a passion for music. Responsibilities include implementing tech solutions for the music industry and collaborating within a dynamic team to create innovative products. Join a company dedicated to inclusion and diversity and contribute to bringing great music into the world. #J-18808-Ljbffr
At Warner Music Group, we’re a global collective of music makers and music lovers, tech innovators and inspired entrepreneurs, game-changing creatives and passionate team members. Here, we turn dreams into stardom and audiences into fans. We are guided by three core values that underpin everything we do across all our diverse businesses:* **Curiosity**: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.* **Collaboration**: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.* **Commitment**: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone.
We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.**Job Title:** Director, Global A&R**Reports To:** President, Warner Music Canada**Department:** A&R**Location:** Toronto, Ontario. Canada**Job Type**: Regular, Full Time**Working Hours:** 37.5 hours/week**Pay range:** $110,000 - $140,000/annual
**Vacancy:** New Position**A little bit about our team:***We are Warner Music Group, home to a broad roster of new stars and legendary artists through a collection of the best-known record labels in the music industry including Asylum, Atlantic, Big Beat, Canvasback, East West, Elektra, Erato, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Reprise, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Spinnin’, Warner Bros., Warner Classics, and Warner Music Nashville, as well as Warner/Chappell Music, one of the world's leading music publishers, with a catalogue of more than one million copyrights worldwide.***Your role:***This role works closely with WMG's Global A&R team, local A&R teams in different regions, artists, producers, and internal teams to tailor the release of new music via Artist Features and Remixes. The role will work to craft and execute a roadmap for new artist signings at WM Canada / ADA Canada and work across different countries and regions to identify emerging talent for the frontline labels. This role requires a combination of creative vision, deep industry knowledge, and the ability to drive innovation in both talent acquisition and overall artist development.***Here you’ll get to:*****Talent Identification & Acquisition:**** *Work across different countries and regions to identify emerging talent to bring to frontline labels.** *Lead the identification and signing of exceptional artists across various genres, with a focus on long-term career development and market impact.** *Develop and maintain strong relationships with key industry influencers, managers, agents, and other music professionals in the creative community.****Creative Development & Artist Strategy:**** *Collaborate with producers, songwriters and artists to shape and execute their musical vision.** *Provide creative guidance, mentorship, and support throughout the recording process, ensuring that each artist’s sound is unique and resonates with global audiences.** *Set up periodic Songwriter Camps.** *Work with the music publishing community to solicit and review songs for artists on our labels.****Project Management & Oversight:**** *Oversee the development and execution of projects by managing the selection of producers, songwriters, and other collaborators, monitoring recording budgets, and ensuring timelines and milestones are achieved efficiently.** *Preserve the artist’s ideas and integrity throughout the project, act as liaison between labels and the musicians, producers, songwriters, management, and attorney network.** *Partner with the Marketing team to develop and execute innovative strategies and release schedules that showcase our artists and roster. This includes crafting compelling narratives, highlighting talent through creative storytelling, and leveraging diverse channels to drive awareness and engagement.** *Work with frontline A&Rs to support creative, evaluate overall quality of artist work and determine how to maximize it.** *Oversee the rollout from pre-planning to completion of our artist video shoots, recording sessions, production, and other artist centric projects.** *Spending time in studios with our current artists and artists in consideration for partnerships.****Market Analysis & Industry Trends:**** *Stay ahead of emerging trends in music and entertainment, identifying potential opportunities for the company and artists to engage with new audiences.** *Regularly review market performance and recommend adjustments to the artist development strategy.** *Monitor and engage with social media and other platforms to identify trends, discover talent, and stay connected to innovative developments across music and non-music spaces.****Global Impact & Branding:**** *Build and execute strategies for artist exposure and growth on a global scale.** *Collaborate with marketing, public relations, and other departments to ensure the success and global reach of artists and their releases.** *Pursue talent to bring to our frontline labels, maintaining relationships and credibility with artists, managers and the broader industry.***About you:*** *A minimum of 8 to 10 years in A&R or related roles, with a strong track record of discovering, developing, and successfully managing artists in various music genres.** *A passion for music with an excellent ear for emerging talent, trends, and sound innovations. Ability to translate an artist’s creative vision into actionable strategies that drive commercial success.** *Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to inspire and manage a diverse team.** *Comfortable working with cross-functional teams and external partners to execute complex projects.** *Well-established relationships with music professionals, including artists, producers, managers, agents, and label executives. An ability to leverage this network to secure opportunities for the company and its roster.** *Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present ideas, negotiate deals, and build relationships effectively at all levels of the industry.** *Ability to balance creative instincts with business acumen, making decisions that align with the company’s goals while supporting the long-term growth of the artist.** *Flexibility to be able to travel on short notice.** *Post-secondary education in Creative Arts, Music, or Business Management is an asset.** *Deep understanding of the digital commerce space including the DSP artist portals and the key artist development and feeder playlists*As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television
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Company Overview
At Warner Music Group, We’re a Global Collective Of Music Makers And Music Lovers, Tech Innovators And Inspired Entrepreneurs, Game-changing Creatives And Passionate Team Members. Here, We Turn Dreams Into Stardom And Audiences Into Fans. We Are Guided By Three Core Values That Underpin Everything We Do Across All Our Diverse Businesses.
Curiosity: We do our best work when we’re immersing ourselves in culture and breaking through barriers. Curiosity is the driving force behind creativity and ingenuity. It fuels innovation, and innovation is the key to our future.
Collaboration: Making music and bringing it to the world is all about the power of originality amplified by teamwork. A great idea, like a great song, travels globally. We ignite passions and build connections across our diverse community of artists, songwriters, partners, and fans.
Commitment: We pursue excellence for our team and our talent. Everything in music starts with a leap into the unknown, and we’re committed to keeping the faith, acting with integrity, and delivering on our promises.
Technology is one of the most important parts of our business. Whether it’s signing up new artists; ensuring we provide the right data to Spotify, YouTube, and other digital service providers; or helping artists use the latest AI tools and make thoughtful decisions with data-driven insights – technology plays an invaluable role in our success. The engineering team at Warner Music Group makes all of it a reality.
WMG is home to a wide range of artists, musicians, and songwriters that fuel our success. That is why we are committed to creating a work environment that actively values, appreciates, and respects everyone. We encourage applications from people with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.
Consider a career at WMG and get the best of both worlds – an innovative global music company that retains the creative spirit of a nimble independent.
About The Job
We are building the next-generation Data Platform that sets the standard for freshness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and ease of use to power Warner Music Group’s business. We are reimagining this platform from the ground up, including:
How we store, represent, ingest and serve factual data about artists, songwriters, and their works
How we ingest, process, ETL, and serve data about music consumption across all digital platforms we partner with
How we represent the relationships between artists, songwriters, and their works to power next-generation search and discovery for our analysts and business partners.
Our Data Platform is the foundation of all we do at Warner Music Group, feeding core business processes like marketing optimization, performance tracking, and rights acquisition and distribution; next-generation capabilities like artist‑fan connection, trend analysis and other machine learning powered applications; and even advanced capabilities like generative AI applications in music.
We need strong backend engineers and data engineers at all levels, who love music, data, and building world‑class systems that scale to solve data problems.
Responsibilities
Reimagine and implement the future of tech for the music industry, building an all new codebase
Work as part of a dynamic and highly effective team
Own the creation and delivery of highly innovative products
Learn and grow as a professional through close collaboration with your team members and engineering leaders, and by being part of a culture of continuous improvement and learning
About You
You have an undergraduate or graduate degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or other related field
You have 4+ years of experience in backend development or data engineering
You have built or developed large‑scale data processing pipelines and/or large, high‑availability dimensional data stores
You are passionate about music and have a deep desire to provide the data that will help bring more great music into the world
You have a high sense of ownership and a drive to deliver impact in a fast‑paced, evolving, ambiguous environment
You have a drive to grow, learn, and master the craft of software development – You are an excellent coder and empathetic communicator with great design skills
As the home to 10K Projects, Asylum, Atlantic Music Group, East West, FFRR, Fueled by Ramen, Nonesuch, Parlophone, Rhino, Roadrunner, Sire, Warner Records, Warner Classics, and several other of the world’s premier recording labels, Warner Music Group champions emerging artists and global superstars alike. And our renowned publishing company, Warner Chappell Music, represents genre-spanning songwriters and producers through a catalog of more than one million copyrights worldwide. Warner Music Group is also home to ADA, which supports the independent community, as well as artist services division WMX. In addition, WMG counts film and television storytelling powerhouse Warner Music Entertainment among its many brands.
Together, we are Warner Music Group: Independent Minds. Major Sound.
Love this job and want to apply? Click the “Apply” link at the top of the page, or apply directly with your LinkedIn. Applying with LinkedIn will import all of the information you put in your profile, but will still allow you to upload a resume and cover letter.
Don’t be discouraged if you don’t hear from us right away. We’re taking our time to review all resumes, and to find the best people for WMG.
Thanks for your interest in working for WMG. We love it here, and think you will, too.
Our Commitment to Inclusion and Diversity
WMG is committed to inclusion and diversity in all aspects of our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and will evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, marital status, medical condition as defined by state law (genetic characteristics or cancer), physical or mental disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
Copyright © 2025 Warner Music Inc.
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Elevate your career in music as a Director of Global A&R. Spearhead the search for exciting new artists while ensuring their unique sound resonates globally in a collaborative setting.
In this vital role, you need 8-10 years of A&R experience to successfully lead talent acquisition and oversee innovative artist projects. Collaborate with regional teams and industry influencers to enhance artist presence and ensure successful music releases. Your creative strategies will inspire talent and shape the future of music.
Key Responsibilities:
• Identify and cultivate emerging talent for frontline labels
• Guide artists in musical development and project execution
• Monitor project timelines and budgets effectively
• Engage with market performance and adjust strategies
• Collaborate with marketing on release campaigns
Requirements:
• 8-10 years in A&R or a related field
• Proven leadership abilities with cross-functional partners
• Adeptness at leveraging industry relationships
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Degree in Creative Arts or Business an asset
Become a pivotal force in artist growth and global music trends, bridging creativity and commercial success.
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A leading music company in Toronto is seeking a Senior Application Engineer to support technical systems that enable global operations. This hybrid role requires strong skills in Java and Python for backend development, as well as experience with Angular or React for frontend work. You'll manage system reliability and enhance CI/CD pipelines while collaborating with distributed teams. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of software development experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement. #J-18808-Ljbffr
