Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Saint Paul, MN, USA

The Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition role is focused on managing data collection to support AI model training. This position plays a critical role in building high-quality, large-scale datasets efficiently by integrating infrastructure, engineering, and research efforts. The engineer will work closely with AI scientists and leadership to enhance data pipelines, improve cost-effectiveness, and contribute to the development of future consumer and enterprise products powered by advanced AI models.

3. Responsibilities:

• Identify and source new audio data for ingestion pipelines

• Operate and enhance cloud infrastructure for data ingestion, primarily on Google Cloud Platform managed via Terraform

• Collaborate with AI scientists to optimize data cost, throughput, and quality

• Partner with the AI team and leadership to plan and execute the dataset roadmap for upcoming products

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of software development experience

• Proficiency with bash and Python scripting in Linux environments

• Experience with Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code, and at least one major cloud provider (GCP preferred)

• Familiarity with web crawlers and large-scale data processing workflows is a plus

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000 to $200,000 plus bonus and equity, depending on experience

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive salaries

• Hands-off management to support focused work

• Supportive, entrepreneurial team culture

• Opportunity to impact a product used by millions

• Work on technologies that assist people with learning differences such as dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, and autism

• Engage in a fast-growing technology sector at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio

Equal Opportunity Statement: Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Note

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology sector, addressing challenges related to reading accessibility. Its products convert diverse text formats-such as PDFs, books, and web content-into audio to help users read faster, retain information better, and access content more easily. Serving over 50 million users, the company offers multiple applications across platforms including iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and web. Recognized for design and inclusivity by major technology companies, the program functions as a fully distributed team of nearly 200 professionals worldwide, including engineers and AI researchers from leading tech companies and academic institutions.