About the Role
The mission of Speechify is to ensure reading is never a barrier to learning. This role on the Data side of the AI team is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support model training operations, building high-quality, petabyte-scale datasets at low cost through integrated infrastructure, engineering, and research.
Responsibilities
- Find new sources of audio data and integrate into the ingestion pipeline.
- Operate and extend cloud infrastructure for the ingestion pipeline on GCP, managed with Terraform.
- Collaborate with Scientists to optimize cost, throughput, and quality, delivering richer data at scale for next-generation models.
- Collaborate with the AI Team and Leadership to craft the dataset roadmap for next-generation consumer and enterprise products.
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.
- Professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (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.
Skills
- bash/Python scripting
- Linux environments
- Docker
- Infrastructure-as-Code
- GCP
- Web crawlers
- Large-scale data processing workflows
- Communication skills (written and verbal)
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
- Remote
Experience Level
- 5+ years of industry experience in software development
Education Level
- BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000-$200,000 base salary + bonus + equity
Benefits
- Fast-growing environment
- Entrepreneurial-minded team
- Hands-off management approach
- Opportunity for significant impact in a transformative industry
- Competitive salaries
- Friendly and laid-back atmosphere
- Commitment to asynchronous culture
- Opportunity to work on a life-changing product
- Build products supporting people with learning differences
- Work in the fast-growing AI and audio tech sector
About the Company
- Speechify's mission is to eliminate reading as a barrier to learning.
- Over 50 million users utilize Speechify's text-to-speech products across iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, and Web apps to convert text into audio for faster reading and improved comprehension.
- Recognized as Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and a 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity by Apple.
- A 100% distributed company with nearly 200 global employees, including engineers and AI research scientists from top tech companies and universities.
Equal Opportunity
- Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Speechify does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.
