Senior Software Engineer, ASR Systems (C++ / Python)

SoundHound AI; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A tech innovator in AI solutions is seeking a Senior Software Engineer for their ASR Systems team in Toronto. The role involves contributing to the C++ core ASR system and Python services, focusing on system architecture, partner onboarding, and real-time software. Candidates must have strong experience in C++ and Python, with a passion for high-quality standards in system design. Remote work is available within the Eastern timezone.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare

Paid time off

Equity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience writing C++.
• 2+ years of experience writing Python.
• Experience in preparing system architecture diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to core ASR system written in C++.
• Support migration to the new Polaris ASR platform.
• Streamline onboarding for new partners and products.

Skills

Writing C++ for complex production systems

Writing Python for service-oriented architecture

Real-time software systems experience

Automated testing

System design and code quality

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Overview

Senior Software Engineer, ASR Systems (C++ / Python)

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Ready to be a part of something big? Join our team at SoundHound AI, where AI innovation and real-world impact come together. We unite voice AI, generative AI, and conversational AI to deliver powerful AI solutions that reimagine how people interact with the products and services they rely on. Whether it’s voice-enabling vehicles, streamlining patient journeys, or enhancing customer service, our multilingual, omnichannel AI technology touches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

The ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) Systems team plays a key role within the larger Speech team, in particular by building and supporting production services that deliver our proprietary ASR capabilities to external partners. This role focuses on the production ASR system architecture and how it integrates with other partner-facing services, as well as improving how new partners and products are onboarded to our platform.

What You\'ll Do

• Contribute to our core ASR system written in C++, in particular to support completing migration to our new Polaris ASR platform, and to streamline onboarding new partners and products to Polaris
• Contribute to other next-generation ASR, NLU, and TTS services written in Python

What You\'ll Bring

Required :

• 5+ years of experience writing C++ for complex production systems
• 2+ years of experience writing Python for service-oriented architecture, data analysis, and task automation
• Experience working on real-time software systems
• Experience in preparing system architecture diagrams and phased delivery plans
• Experience helping to coordinate and align large projects that span multiple teams
• Passion for automated testing, deployment automation, and proactive production monitoring and alerting
• High standards for system design, code quality, and continuous improvement
• Skill in methodically solving complex problems from first principles

Nice-To-Have

• Experience with asynchronous programming in Python
• Experience working on software systems or tools that process audio data
• Experience using Docker and Kubernetes to automate deployments

Location and Work Arrangement

This Canada-based position is available for remote work across the Eastern timezone. Employees within a 100-kilometer radius of our Toronto office are expected to work from the office on three pre-scheduled “core days” each month to encourage cross-team connection and in-person collaboration.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation includes salary, equity, comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience.

By working at SoundHound AI, you will join hundreds of employees across the globe who strive every day to create exceptional AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and patients.

About SoundHound and EEO

We are a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win. Our mission is to build voice AI for the world and use our global, diverse perspectives to achieve real generational breakthroughs.

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This Canada-based position is available for remote work across the Eastern timezone.