Overview
Speechify is a text-to-speech app that makes it easy for the world to access information. 20+ million people use our Google Chrome extension, web app, iOS app, and Android app. Our mission is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.
We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Data Infrastructure & Acquisition team in Asia. This role focuses on all aspects of data collection to support model training operations, building high-quality datasets at large scale and low cost through close collaboration of infrastructure, engineering, and research.
What You’ll Do
- 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 Scientists to optimize cost, throughput, and quality, delivering richer data at scale
- Collaborate with the AI Team and Speechify leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s products
What We Offer
A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and productAn entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustleA hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best workAn opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industryCompetitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous cultureOpportunity to work on a life-changing product used by millionsBuild products that directly support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, autism, and moreWork in the intersection of artificial intelligence and audioIdeal Profile
BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science or a related field5+ years of industry experience in software developmentProficiency with bash / Python scripting in Linux environmentsProficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (GCP used here)Experience with web crawlers and large-scale data processing workflows is a plusAbility to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing prioritiesStrong communication skills, both written and verbalSeniority level
Mid-Senior levelEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
Engineering and Information TechnologyIndustries
Software DevelopmentSpeechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
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