Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Amsterdam, Netherlands

ppbPLEASE APPLY THROUGH THIS LINK: /b /ppbDO NOT APPLY BELOW /b /ppThe mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. /ppOver 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. Speechify’s text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. /ppToday, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies. /ph3Overview /h3pThe responsibilities of our Platform team include building and maintaining all backend services, including, but not limited to, payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text to speech, and external APIs. /ppThis is a key role and ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, is passionate about making product decisions, and has experience building great user experiences that delight users. /ppWe are a flat organization that allows anyone to become a leader by showing excellent technical skills and delivering results consistently and fast. Work ethic, solid communication skills, and obsession with winning are paramount. /ppOur interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week. /ph3Overview /h3pWe\'re looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us. /ph3What You’ll Do /h3ulliBe scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline /liliOperate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform. /liliCollaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models. /liliCollaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team’s dataset roadmap to power Speechify’s next-generation consumer and enterprise products. /li /ulh3An Ideal Candidate Should Have /h3ulliBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field. /lili5+ years of industry experience in software development. /liliProficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments /liliProficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP) /liliExperience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus /liliAbility to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. /liliStrong communication skills, both written and verbal. /li /ulh3What we offer /h3ulliA fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product. /liliAn entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle. /liliA hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work. /liliAn opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry. /liliCompetitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture. /liliOpportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use. /liliBuild products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more. /liliWork in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio. /li /ulpstrongWhat We Offer /strong /pulliA dynamic environment where your contributions shape the company and its products. /liliA team that values innovation, intuition, and drive. /liliAutonomy, fostering focus and creativity. /liliThe opportunity to have a significant impact in a revolutionary industry. /liliCompetitive compensation, a welcoming atmosphere, and a commitment to an exceptional asynchronous work culture. /liliThe privilege of working on a product that changes lives, particularly for those with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, and more. /liliAn active role at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio – a rapidly evolving tech domain. /li /ulpstrongThink you’re a good fit for this job? /strong /ppTell us more about yourself and why you\'re interested in the role when you apply. And don’t forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. /ppstrongNot looking but know someone who would make a great fit? /strong /ppRefer them! /ppstrongSpeechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. /strong /ppSpeechify 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. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr