Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Karachi, Pakistan

Speechify; Karachi Division; On-site; PKR 1,500,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Flexible work environment

Opportunity to make a big impact

Job summary

Speechify is hiring a Software Engineer to join our AI team in Karachi, Pakistan. This role focuses on data collection for model training, including scraping audio data and extending cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of software development experience and proficiency in bash/Python scripting.

Join a fast-growing environment where you can make a significant impact in the AI and audio industry. We offer competitive salaries and a commitment to building a diverse culture.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proficiency in Linux environments.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Scrape new sources of audio data for model training.
• Operate and extend cloud infrastructure on GCP.
• Collaborate with Scientists to enhance data quality and cost efficiency.

Skills

Software Development

Bash/Python Scripting

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Docker

Web Crawlers/ Data Processing

Education

BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

Tools

GCP

Job description

Overview

We’re looking to hire for our 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 build high‑quality datasets at petabyte‑scale and low cost through the integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We seek a skilled Software Engineer to join us.

What You’ll Do

• Scrape new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
• Operate and extend 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 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; professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
• Experience with web crawlers and large‑scale data processing workflows is a plus
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

What We Offer

• A fast‑growing environment where you can 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 directly support people with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more
• Work in one of the fastest‑growing sectors of tech: the intersection of AI and audio

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Speechify 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.