Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Boston, MA, USA

The Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition role is focused on managing and enhancing data collection to support AI model training. This position plays a critical role in building and maintaining large-scale, cost-effective datasets by integrating infrastructure, engineering, and research efforts. The engineer will work closely with scientists and leadership to develop data pipelines and strategies that support next-generation AI-driven consumer and enterprise products.

3. Responsibilities:

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

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

• Collaborate with scientists to improve data quality, scale, and cost-efficiency

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field

• Over 5 years of software development experience

• Proficiency in bash and Python scripting within 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 changing priorities

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

5. Pay Range and Compensation Package:

• United States base salary range: $140,000 to $200,000 plus bonus and equity, depending on experience

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, providing products that convert written content such as PDFs, books, and web articles into audio. This addresses the challenge of reading accessibility and supports faster, more comprehensive, and better retention in reading. Their products include apps for iOS, Android, Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web application. The company serves over 50 million users globally with a fully distributed workforce of nearly 200 professionals, including engineers and AI researchers from leading tech companies and academic institutions.