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Salary: USD 140,000 - 200,000 / annual
Speechify is a text-to-speech platform used by over 50 million people to convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, articles, and websites into audio. The company has been recognized by Google (Chrome Extension of the Year) and Apple (2025 Design Award for Inclusivity) and operates as a fully distributed, 100% remote organization with ~200 employees globally.
You'll join the Data side of Speechify's AI team, responsible for all aspects of data collection to support model training operations. The team builds high-quality datasets at petabyte scale through tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research.
Key responsibilities include:
- Sourcing new audio data and integrating it into the ingestion pipeline
- Operating and extending cloud infrastructure for data ingestion (GCP, Terraform)
- Collaborating with research scientists to optimize the cost/throughput/quality frontier for datasets
- Working with the AI team and leadership to define the dataset roadmap for next-generation products
You should have a BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field, 5+ years of software development experience, proficiency with Python/bash in Linux, Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code, and experience with at least one major cloud provider (GCP preferred). Experience with web crawlers and large-scale data processing is a plus. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-moving environment.
Speechify offers competitive compensation, equity, a hands-off management approach, and the opportunity to impact a product used by millions, particularly those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, and autism.
