Applied AI Engineer & Researcher

Position Overview

• Location Type: Remote
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

Speechify is dedicated to making reading accessible to everyone. Over 30 million users leverage Speechify’s text-to-speech products to convert text into audio, enhancing reading speed, comprehension, and retention. Speechify’s offerings include iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and Web apps. Recognized by Google and Apple for their innovation, Speechify employs nearly 200 individuals globally in a fully distributed setting – without a physical office. The company’s team comprises engineers, AI researchers, and individuals from diverse backgrounds including Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and independent founders. This role is ideal for strategic thinkers who thrive in fast-paced environments, possess a passion for product decisions, and have experience creating exceptional user experiences. Speechify operates as a flat organization, empowering individuals to become leaders through technical skills and consistent, rapid results. Work ethic, strong communication, and a drive to win are essential. The interview process involves technical interviews and is anticipated to be completed within one week.

Requirements

• Experience with research and development in NLP or TTS or CV with a focus on image generation.
• Experience in Machine Learning (ML).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying NLP or TTS models to production at a large scale.
• Experience managing engineers and growing a research & development team.
• Experience programming in Python, specifically using TensorFlow and PyTorch frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Researching and implementing state-of-the-art in NLP and TTS or CV with a focus on image generation.
• Working on building the most human-sounding AI speech model in the world.

What We Offer

• A fast-growing environment to shape company culture.
• An entrepreneurial team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• A hands-off approach to enable focused work.
• The opportunity to make an impact in a transformative industry.
• A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.

Application Instructions

• Submit a compelling application detailing your interest in the role and why you’re a good fit.
• Include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn profile.

Company Information

Speechify is committed to diversity and inclusion and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Referrals are encouraged.