Senior Software Engineer - Rust - Backend - Consumer
Kraken$135,000 - $203,000/year
Full Time
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
$160,000 – $220,000Compensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Artificial Intelligence, Voice Technology, Software DevelopmentIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 3 years of industry experience, proficiency in Rust (or C, C++) with competence in Python, excellent communication and organizational skills, a high level of experience with version control (preferably Git), and comprehensive experience with UNIX-style systems. Experience with modern machine learning frameworks like Torch or knowledge of CNNs, RNNs, and transformer architectures, as well as audio processing experience, would be beneficial.
Responsibilities
The Backend Engineer will lead the design and implementation of secure, robust, and scalable services for speech processing, distributed compute orchestration, and optimized scheduling. Responsibilities include improving core inference services in areas like networking, speech processing, audio transcoding, and latency/memory optimization, developing processes for measuring and optimizing services for maximum performance, debugging complex system issues, rapidly customizing backend services for customer needs, and partnering with Product to design and implement new services and features end-to-end.
Skills
Backend Engineering
Speech Processing
Distributed Systems
API Design
Networking
Audio Transcoding
Performance Optimization
System Debugging
High Performance Computing
Scalable Services
Software Design
Software Implementation
Customer Support
Deepgram
Speech recognition APIs for audio transcription
About Deepgram
Deepgram specializes in artificial intelligence for speech recognition, offering a set of APIs that developers can use to transcribe and understand audio content. Their technology allows clients, ranging from startups to large organizations like NASA, to process millions of audio minutes daily. Deepgram's APIs are designed to be fast, accurate, scalable, and cost-effective, making them suitable for businesses needing to handle large volumes of audio data. The company operates on a pay-per-use model, where clients are charged based on the amount of audio they transcribe, allowing Deepgram to grow its revenue alongside client usage. With a focus on the high-growth market of speech recognition, Deepgram is positioned for future success.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$100.5MTotal Funding
SERIES_BCompany Stage
Data & Analytics, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Comprehensive Health Plans
FSA Health Matching up to $1,000
Work from Home Ergonomic Stipend
Healthy Food & Snacks in offices
Community Groups
Unlimited Vacation
Risks
Increased competition from open-source solutions like OpenAI's Whisper threatens market share.
Recent layoffs suggest potential financial instability or strategic restructuring challenges.
Integration of Poised may cause disruptions in service or product development.
Differentiation
Deepgram's APIs offer fast, accurate, and scalable speech recognition solutions.
The acquisition of Poised enhances Deepgram's real-time feedback capabilities in virtual meetings.
Aura API provides low-latency, human-like voice models for conversational AI agents.
Upsides
Strategic partnership with Clarifai accelerates AI application development and market expansion.
Aura API positions Deepgram to capitalize on real-time conversational voice AI trends.
Deepgram's technology is used by large enterprises like NASA, indicating strong market trust.
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