New York-based Warner Music Group plans to set up a world-class music tech organisation in Bengaluru

Warner Music Group, a New York-based music and entertainment conglomerate, has announced plans to establish a world-class music technology organization in Bengaluru, India. The company's Global Tech division will be officially launching a new international technology hub in the city on Tuesday. The Bengaluru facility aims to foster technical innovation across WMG's global technology suite, addressing key areas such as music distribution, data infrastructure, and products like core data pipelines, audience and marketing data products.

The initiative will also advance engineering efforts in these domains by leveraging artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Mahesh Rao, director of Software Engineering and site lead for India at WMG, expressed his enthusiasm about the talent pool in Bengaluru, stating that the city boasts exceptional skills. He added that the company is actively seeking ambitious engineers and innovators who are eager to contribute to the future of the global music industry.

Leho Nigul, chief technology officer at WMG, emphasized that Bengaluru is not merely an extension of the company's tech team but a central component of WMG's global engineering strategy. The company is investing in local leadership, modern technology stacks, and competitive compensation packages to attract top talent in the field of complex, high-throughput systems problems at the intersection of music and AI.

The new Bengaluru hub is set to officially open in September, with ongoing recruitment efforts targeting various technology disciplines. These efforts will further bolster WMG's existing capabilities, signaling the company's commitment to staying at the forefront of the evolving music technology landscape.