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Speechify, headquartered in Florida, is renowned for revolutionizing how we consume information. It transforms articles, documents, and books into audio formats that can be accessed conveniently whether you're at your desk or on the move. Users can listen at their own pace, utilizing tools that enhance learning efficiency. The company's mission mirrors what streaming services have achieved for audio entertainment but focuses on delivering audio information efficiently. This innovative approach has propelled Speechify to be the leader in its category, witnessing significant growth.
As Speechify expands, the company is in search of a Senior Backend Engineer specializing in AI Serving, particularly with Node.js. This role is pivotal in ensuring that Speechify's infrastructure scales efficiently while optimizing essential product flows. The position requires the construction of robust, end-to-end systems. Candidates passionate about strategy, thriving in fast-paced environments, and keen to take ownership of product decisions are encouraged to apply.
The primary responsibilities for this role include deploying and operating core machine learning (ML) inference workloads for Speechify’s AI Voices serving pipeline. The engineer will be tasked with shipping Node.js services, enabling product teams to bring the full potential of AI Voices to customers across various use cases.
An ideal candidate should have a strong background in shipping Node.js services written in Typescript. Experience in handling the successful operation of critical production services is required. Familiarity with public cloud environments, particularly Google Cloud Platform (GCP), is preferred. Skills in Infrastructure as Code, Docker, and containerized deployments are essential, with a preference for candidates experienced in deploying high-availability applications on Kubernetes and deploying machine learning models to production.
Speechify offers a dynamic environment where contributions have a significant impact on the company and its products. The team values innovation, intuition, and drive. Employees enjoy autonomy, which fosters focus and creativity within a revolutionary industry with competitive compensation and a welcoming atmosphere. The company is committed to an exceptional asynchronous work culture and provides the privilege of working on a product that changes lives, especially for individuals with learning differences like dyslexia and attention deficit disorder (ADD). The role offers a chance to be actively involved at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio, a rapidly evolving tech domain.
Potential candidates who believe they are a good fit are encouraged to share more about themselves and their interest in the role during the application process. Applicants should include links to their portfolio and LinkedIn profile. Speechify also welcomes referrals for the position.
Speechify is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. The company does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.
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