Senior Software Engineer, AI Model serving - Vancouver, Canada

Clutch Canada; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software development company in Vancouver is seeking a Senior Backend Engineer. In this role, you will develop innovative voice cloning technologies and implement effective text-to-speech solutions. The ideal candidate has strong experience in Python backend development and cloud platforms. This position offers competitive pay, a dynamic work environment, and the opportunity to impact a revolutionary industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Autonomy fostering focus and creativity

Opportunity to work on impactful products

Qualifications

• Proven experience in backend development with Python.
• Experience with GCP, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers.
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, with task prioritization skills.
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Proficiency in deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes.
• Preferred: Experience deploying NLP or TTS models to production.

Responsibilities

• Develop state-of-the-art voice cloning technologies.
• Implement low-latency, cost-effective text-to-speech solutions.

Skills

Backend development with Python

GCP

AWS or Azure knowledge

Docker

Kubernetes

NLP or TTS models

Job description

Senior Software Engineer, AI Model serving - Vancouver, Canada

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Mission

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products across various platforms, including iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and Web, to enhance reading and retention. Recognized by Google and Apple for its innovation, Speechify operates with a fully distributed team of nearly 200 professionals globally, including engineers, scientists, and leaders from top tech companies and startups.

This role is ideal for someone strategic, fast-paced, passionate about product decisions, and experienced in building delightful user experiences. We value a flat organizational structure where technical excellence and results are key, emphasizing work ethic, communication, and a winning mindset. Our interview process includes several technical rounds, typically completed within a week.

Overview

As Speechify expands, our AI team seeks a Senior Backend Engineer to ensure scalable infrastructure, optimize product flows, and build resilient systems. If you enjoy high-paced environments, strategic ownership, and impactful work, we want to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Develop state-of-the-art voice cloning technologies
• Implement low-latency, cost-effective text-to-speech solutions

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• Proven experience in backend development with Python
• Experience with GCP, and knowledge of AWS, Azure, or other cloud providers
• Efficiency in ideation and implementation, with task prioritization skills
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Proficiency in deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes
• Preferred: Experience deploying NLP or TTS models to production

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions impact the company and products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy fostering focus and creativity
• The chance to impact a revolutionary industry
• Competitive pay, a welcoming culture, and a strong asynchronous work environment
• The opportunity to work on a product that improves lives, especially for those with learning differences
• Engagement at the intersection of AI and audio in a rapidly evolving domain

Interested in this role?

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Speechify is committed to diversity and inclusion.

We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected statuses.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and IT

Industry: Software Development

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