Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Los Angeles, CA, USA

The Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition is responsible for managing all aspects of data collection that support the organization's AI model training efforts. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining large-scale, high-quality datasets through close collaboration with scientists and engineers. The position contributes to advancing the cost efficiency, scale, and quality of data pipelines, directly impacting the development of next-generation consumer and enterprise AI products.

3. Responsibilities:

• Source new audio data and integrate it into the data ingestion pipeline

• Operate and enhance cloud infrastructure for data ingestion, using GCP and Terraform

• Collaborate with research scientists to improve data quality, throughput, and cost efficiency

• Partner with AI team members and leadership to develop the dataset roadmap for future product development

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

• 5+ years of software development experience in industry

• Proficiency with bash and Python scripting in Linux environments

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

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

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

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

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology space, addressing the challenge of making reading accessible for millions of people. Its products convert various text formats-such as PDFs, books, documents, news articles, and websites-into audio, enabling users to read faster, retain more information, and overcome reading barriers. The organization's suite includes mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop apps for Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Recognized by Google and Apple for its inclusivity and design, the company supports over 50 million users globally. It employs nearly 200 people worldwide in a fully remote, distributed environment, with a team that includes engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from top technology companies and academic institutions.