Speechify seeks a Senior Software Engineer to build and maintain data infrastructure for AI model training. This fully remote role focuses on scaling data ingestion pipelines and optimizing cost-efficiency.
This position sits within the Data division of Speechify’s AI team. The primary objective is to manage the entire lifecycle of data collection required for training machine learning models. The engineer will ensure that high-quality audio data is acquired, processed, and delivered efficiently to support the company’s AI operations.
Responsibilities
- Identify and integrate new audio data sources into the existing ingestion pipeline.
- Maintain and expand the cloud-based infrastructure for data ingestion, utilizing GCP and Terraform.
- Work with data scientists to improve the balance between cost, throughput, and data quality, aiming for larger scale and lower expenses.
- Partner with the AI team and leadership to define and execute the roadmap for dataset development.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s, Master’s, or PhD degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline.
- At least five years of professional experience in software development.
- Strong scripting skills in bash and Python within Linux environments.
- Hands-on experience with Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code principles, including professional work with major cloud providers, specifically GCP.
Nice to have
- Prior experience building web crawlers or managing large-scale data processing workflows.
What the company offers
- Competitive compensation packages including equity and performance bonuses.
- A supportive, asynchronous work culture with a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
- An entrepreneurial environment that encourages initiative, risk-taking, and rapid growth.
- A fully remote, distributed work model with no physical office requirements.
- A hands-off management style that empowers employees to focus on their work independently.
About the company
Speechify is dedicated to removing reading barriers for learners. The company develops technology that assists individuals with various learning differences, including dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, and autism, ensuring that reading challenges do not hinder educational progress.
- Mission-driven focus on accessibility and learning support.
- Fully distributed, remote-first team structure.
- Emphasis on asynchronous communication and independent work.
- Supportive environment that values intuition and hustle.
How to apply
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