Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition United Kingdom

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Cambridge, United Kingdom

Cambridge, United Kingdom

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify’s text‑to‑speech products to turn whatever they’re reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more.

We’re looking to hire for our data side of our AI team. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We build high‑quality datasets at petabyte‑scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work.

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline.
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure in GCP using Terraform.
• Collaborate closely with scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost.
• Collaborate with others on the AI team and leadership to craft the dataset roadmap.

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field.
• 5+ years of industry software development experience.
• Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in Docker and infrastructure‑as‑code concepts; professional experience with a major Cloud Provider (GCP).
• Experience with web crawlers and large‑scale data processing is a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Fast‑growing environment where you shape the company and product.
• Entrepreneurial‑mindset team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle.
• Hands‑off management that lets you focus on your best work.
• Opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry.
• Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid‑back atmosphere, and a commitment to asynchronous culture.
• Work on a life‑changing product used by millions.
• Build products that support people with learning differences.
• Work in the intersection of AI and audio.

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.