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# Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition

- **Company:** Speechify Inc.
- **Location:** Menlo Park, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $140,000.0 - $200,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Macintosh Computers, Apple IOS, Bash Shell, Big Data, Google Chrome, Cloud Computing, Data Files, Linux, Design of User Interfaces, Human-Computer Interaction, Python (Programming Language), Linux System Administration, Microsoft Software, Software Engineering, Web Applications, Web Crawlers, Data Processing, Scripting, Google Cloud, Information Technology, Gsuite, Terraform, Docker
- **Published:** August 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-data-infrastructure-acquisition-menlo-park-ca-usa-menlo-park-ca--846d79c9-e818-43c6-a04b-055df2703091

## About the Role

* BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
 * 5+ years of industry experience in software development.
 * Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments
 * Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP)
 * Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus
 * Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
 * Strong communication skills, both written and verbal., Android Applications, Apple, Apple Macs, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Autism, Bash Scripting, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Science, Cost Control, Data Collection, Data Processing, Data Sets, Docker, Entrepreneurship, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Google Apps, Google Chrome Browser, Internet Application, Internet Audio, Leadership, Linux Operating System, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Product Development, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Risk, Scientific Research, Software Development, Software Engineering, Startup, User Interface/Experience (UI/UX), Voice Products, Writing Skills, iOS

## Description

We'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.

What You'll Do

 * Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline
 * Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform.
 * Collaborate 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.
 * Collaborate 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.


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