Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition

About the Position

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition

Join Speechify as a Software Engineer for Data Infrastructure & Acquisition. Build and maintain backend services, collaborate with scientists, and shape the future of AI-driven audio products.

Apply through this link: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/speechify/jobs

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Responsibilities

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform
• Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models
• Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s next-generation consumer and enterprise products

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Requirements

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development
• Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
• Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

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We Offer

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
• A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
• Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use
• Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more
• Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio
• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more
• An active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain

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Job Details

• Title: Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition
• Company: Speechify
• Location: Zlin, Czech Republic (Full remote work)
• Salary: 1000 - 1500 USD per month
• Work Hours: 160 hours per month, MONDAY-FRIDAY (08:00 - 05:00)
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Senior
• Core Skills: bash, Python, Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code, GCP
• Secondary Skills: web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows

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About the Company

Speechify is a company at the forefront of AI-driven audio products, dedicated to making a significant impact in the lives of people with learning differences. Our team is passionate about innovation, and we offer a dynamic and supportive environment where your contributions can shape the future of our products.