Research Scientist - Voice AI Foundations
DeepgramFull Time
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)
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The salary range is $160K - $250K.
This is an onsite position.
Required skills include proven experience with flow matching, diffusion models, and autoregressive networks in audio; training deep learning models from medium to large sizes; building streaming text-to-speech or speech-to-speech models; strong foundations in audio modeling with rapid prototyping; PyTorch fluency; and publications in top venues like CVPR or NeurIPS.
Tavus seeks people who thrive in fast-moving startup environments, prioritize independently, take calculated risks, and actively pave the path rather than just coming along for the ride.
Strong candidates have proven audio domain expertise in generative models like flow matching and diffusion, experience productionizing research, top-tier publications, PyTorch fluency, and excitement for building real-time expressive avatars; a PhD or equivalent and leadership experience are preferred.
AI-driven video personalization platform for marketing
Tavus offers a video personalization platform that uses artificial intelligence to create customized videos for each customer. The platform takes a single recorded video and generates numerous versions, each tailored with unique voice variables to enhance customer loyalty and encourage repeat purchases. It caters to businesses of all sizes, recognizing the growing need for personalized content in digital marketing. Tavus stands out by enabling the auto-generation of hundreds or even millions of personalized videos, allowing businesses to scale their marketing efforts while maintaining quality interactions. The company likely operates on a subscription or usage-based pricing model, providing various plans to suit different needs. The main goal of Tavus is to help businesses build personal connections with their audience at scale, allowing them to focus on creativity and strategic initiatives.