Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Madrid, Spain

Speechify; Madrid; Presencial; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A fast-growing tech company in Madrid is seeking an AI Data Engineer to support model training operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in software development, be proficient in Python and Docker, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment on products that support people with learning differences.

Servicios

Competitive salaries

Friendly and laid-back atmosphere

Opportunities to make a big impact

Support for learning differences

Formación

• 5+ years of experience in software development required.
• Proficient in bash and Python in Linux environments.
• Experience with Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Find new sources of audio data for ingestion pipeline.
• Operate and extend cloud infrastructure on GCP.
• Collaborate with Scientists to enhance data quality and scale.

Conocimientos

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

Experience with web crawlers and large-scale data processing workflows

Strong communication skills

Educación

BS / MS / PhD in Computer Science or a related field

Herramientas

Docker

GCP

Descripción del empleo

Overview

The responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs. This is a key role 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. We are a flat organization that values leadership through technical excellence and consistent, fast results. Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.

We are looking to hire 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, enabling the creation of high-quality datasets at petabyte scale and low cost through tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work.

What You'll Do

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform
• Collaborate 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
• Collaborate 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

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• 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 and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use 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

What we offer

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
• A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
• Opportunity to work on a life-changing product used by millions
• Build products that support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more
• Work in the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio

What We Offer

• A dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products
• A team that values innovation, intuition, and drive
• Autonomy, fostering focus and creativity
• The opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry
• Competitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a strong asynchronous work culture
• The privilege of working on a product that changes lives, especially for people with learning differences
• Join at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio

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Location: Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain