Senior Machine Learning Engineer

We are hiring a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to contribute to cutting‑edge Research & Development. As innovators in speech technology, our mission is to Understand Every Voice—a vision that has propelled us to be world leaders of Voice AI, consisting of STT, TTS, and Flow; our brand new Conversational AI platform. Fuelled by innovation, inclusivity, and a passion for making a global impact through world‑leading Speech AI, we’re looking for an experienced Machine Learning Engineer to accelerate our efforts towards exceptional speech solutions.

Our Modelling Team trains diverse models, including large self‑supervised ones, supporting Speechmatics towards being the most accurate speech recognition system globally. It also ensures their deployment into production, working with the latest developments in ML, but also with the best engineering practices for software engineering and model serving.

• Work on complex R&D projects, with a diverse group of engineers, to achieve ambitious goals.
• Stay current with the latest developments in Machine learning.
• Execute high‑impact projects to ensure team success.
• Work collaboratively across departments and mentor team members (where appropriate).

• Demonstrated experience in collaboratively pursuing ambitious R&D agendas.
• Precise attention to detail, but is also aware of how the big picture relates to company goals, and where the field of Machine Learning is headed towards.
• Understanding of the modern Machine Learning stack, for example:
  • Knowledge of contemporary transformer architectures (e.g., GQA, KV‑caching) and best practices.
  • Experience in distributed training techniques.
  • Familiarity with optimisation strategies for model inference (e.g., dynamic batching, flash attention, speculative decoding).
  • With preferred backgrounds covering some of the following:
    • Publications in top‑tier conferences.
    • Contributions to popular open‑source repositories.
    • Technical writing skills as evidenced by relevant publications or blogs.

We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we’re looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you.

Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers’ stack irrespective of their industry or use case – making it the go‑to solution to harness useful information from speech.

Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting‑edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you’ve always got the right balance.

We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2‑3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in‑person interactions can foster.

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No matter what stage of your career you’re at – from paid internships and first‑job opportunities through to management and senior positions – we’ll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.

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