Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Atlanta, GA, Atlanta, GA

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Atlanta, GA, USA

Atlanta, GA, USA

Speechify is a text‑to‑speech platform used by millions of people worldwide. Our products convert PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio to help users read faster, more often, and remember more.

We are looking to hire on our data side of the AI team. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection that support model training operations. We build high‑quality datasets at petabyte‑scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. You will join a small, distributed team of engineers, AI researchers, and product specialists.

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline.
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power next‑generation models.
• Collaborate with the AI team and leadership to craft the dataset roadmap that powers Speechify’s consumer and enterprise products.

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
• Proficiency with Bash/Python scripting in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure‑as‑Code, and professional experience with at least one major cloud provider (GCP).
• Experience with web crawlers and large‑scale data processing workflows is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A fast‑growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
• An entrepreneurial‑mindset team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• A hands‑off management approach so you can focus on doing your best work.
• An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid‑back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture.
• Opportunity to work on a life‑changing product that millions of people use.
• Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences.
• Work in one of the fastest‑growing sectors of tech at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

The United States base salary range for this full‑time position is $140,000–$200,000 + bonus + equity, depending on experience.

Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.