Staff Software Engineer, Restaurant Applications at SoundHound AI

United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AI, Technology, HospitalityIndustries

Requirements

12 years of software engineering experience
Expertise with React, including hooks, context, and modern patterns
Hands-on experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Reframe) and data-fetching strategies (GraphQL or REST)
Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid) and CSS-in-JS or utility-first frameworks (e.g., Tailwind)
Proficiency in implementing accessibility standards (WCAG) and responsive design
Strong UI/UX skills with an eye for pixel-perfect implementation
Familiarity with design tools (Figma, Sketch) and prototyping workflows
Knowledge of real-time frameworks (WebSocket, GraphQL Subscriptions) and data visualization libraries (D3.js, Recharts)
Experience working directly with customers to gather feedback and improve applications
Interest in learning Clojurescript, Reagent and Reframe

Responsibilities

Drive end-to-end solutions to ambiguous and open-ended technical challenges
Design and architect responsive, high-performance web applications
Influence key stakeholders within the organization to generate new products and adopt new processes and practices
Continuously improve brand onboarding and operational excellence capabilities
Collaborate with product and design teams to build world-class applications
Work on systems that handle millions of voice AI conversations per year
Identify and eliminate sources of toil and inefficiency in systems and processes
Proactively refine UX based on user feedback and usage analytics, driving measurable improvements in adoption, task completion time, and error rates

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Front-end DevelopmentResponsive Web DesignComponent LibrariesData-driven DashboardsA/B TestingUI/UXScalable SystemsVoice AI

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What experience level is required for this Staff Software Engineer role?

The role requires 12 years of software engineering experience.

What front-end technologies and skills are essential for this position?

Expertise with React (including hooks, context, and modern patterns), state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Reframe), data-fetching strategies (GraphQL or REST), HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid), CSS-in-JS or utility-first frameworks like Tailwind, accessibility standards (WCAG), and responsive design are required.

What is the salary for this position?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Is this role remote or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a candidate stand out for this role?

Candidates with experience in ClojureScript, Reagent, and Reframe, a background in restaurant technology, strong UI/UX skills, familiarity with design tools like Figma and Sketch, real-time frameworks, data visualization libraries, and direct customer feedback experience would be especially exciting.

SoundHound AI

Voice AI platform for conversational experiences

About SoundHound AI

SoundHound provides conversational intelligence solutions through its independent voice AI platform. This platform uses unique technologies called Speech-to-Meaning® and Deep Meaning Understanding® to facilitate fast and accurate voice interactions, allowing users to engage with products and services in a natural way. The company works with a wide range of clients, including well-known brands like Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Netflix, by licensing its voice AI technology. This approach generates revenue through long-term contracts and usage-based fees. SoundHound stands out from competitors by focusing on delivering high-quality conversational experiences across various industries, including automotive and consumer electronics, where advanced voice AI capabilities are increasingly important.

Santa Clara, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2005Year Founded

$317.1MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Automotive & Transportation, AI & Machine LearningIndustries

201-500Employees