Ph3Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure Acquisition - Milan, Italy /h3pThe mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. /ppSpeechify’s text-to-speech products turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites, and more into audio so people can read faster, read more, and remember more. Our products include the iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Speechify has received industry recognition for design and inclusivity. /ppToday, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting. Our team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI researchers, and others from leading tech companies and universities. /ph3Overview /h3pThe responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs. /ppThis is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users. /ppWe are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. /ppOur interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. /ph3Overview /h3pWe are hiring for the Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us. /ph3What You’ll Do /h3ulliBe scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline /liliOperate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform. /liliCollaborate 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. /liliCollaborate 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. /li /ulh3An Ideal Candidate Should Have /h3ulliBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field. /lili5+ years of industry experience in software development. /liliProficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments /liliProficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP) /liliExperience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus /liliAbility to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. /liliStrong communication skills, both written and verbal. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3ulliA fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product. /liliAn entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle. /liliA hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work. /liliAn opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry. /liliCompetitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture. /liliOpportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use. /liliBuild products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more. /liliWork in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio. /li /ulh3Think you’re a good fit for this job? /h3pTell us about yourself and why you’re interested in the role when you apply, and include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. /ph3Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. /h3pSpeechify 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr