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# Software Engineer - Machine Curation/Search Data

- **Company:** SoundHound Inc.
- **Location:** Boulder, CO, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** C++ (Programming Language), Databases, Linux, Search Algorithms, Scripting, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 9, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-soundhound-456045294681829/

## About the Role

+ You are fascinated by the challenge of implementing machine-based solutions to organize/label data the way human curators would - on a scale that would require millions of human curators
 + You are a quick learner with sharp coding skills, enabling you to meet aggressive deadlines
 + You enjoy being part of a small team responsible for systems that directly power the search experience of millions of users every day
 + You pay attention to detail and take pride in implement highly maintainable code, + Proficient in C++ and one or more scripting languages
 + Strong grasp of algorithms and data structures
 + Experience manipulating and managing large amounts of data
 + Self-motivated and able to contribute in a fast-paced team environment
 + BS/MS in Computer Science or equivalent
Nice to haves:

 + Experience working with large catalogs of real-world / messy data
 + Familiarity with text search algorithms and related systems
 + Experience working with music-related data
 + Proficiency with databases/SQL

## Description

We believe that a cutting-edge "A+ solution" to organizing/structuring searchable data (e.g. data curation) is essential. It's difficult to get there via human curation because there's too much data. It's also difficult to get there with a purely machine-curated solution (we've learned that lesson first hand). Our solution at SoundHound has been to hybridize the two approaches. In this role, you'll be part of a small and innovative team designing automated algorithms smart enough to approximate a human curator, while also working closely with human curators on the team to achieve the best possible searchable data quality for our apps., + Design and implement systems that manage a unique blend of searchable data (including audio, meta-data, and traditional text-based content)

 + Lots of coding, testing, and scripting in a linux environment
 + Regularly analyze the data curated by the system and identify areas for improvement


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