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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Application Developer - Industrial Voice AI & Edge Applications - **Company:** Cerence Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $107,900.0 - $172,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Android Software Development, Apple IOS, C++ (Programming Language), Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Data as a Services, Middleware, Hardware Design, Health Information Management, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Language Modeling, Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT), Performance Tuning, OPC Unified Architecture, Smart Devices, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Speech Recognition, Core Voice Platform, Digital Twin, Chatbots, Large Language Models, Tablet Computers, Software Application Programming, Swift (Programming Language), Kotlin, Information Technology, Low Latency, Speech Synthesis, Virtual Agents, Natural Language Understanding - **Published:** August 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://arc.dev/remote-jobs/j/redirect/pechn7zdtc ## About the Role * 5+ years of experience building production-grade embedded or edge applications for Android, iOS, tablets, ruggedized devices, industrial HMIs, or other connected devices used in operational environments. * Experience developing and deploying applications on Android, iOS, or equivalent embedded device platforms. * Experience integrating SDKs, middleware, APIs, and device-level capabilities. * Hands-on experience with Speech-to-Text, Text-to-Speech, Voice Assistants, or Conversational AI applications. * Experience deploying embedded AI, Small Language Models (SLMs), and on-device inference. * Strong proficiency in Kotlin, Java, C++, Swift, or similar technologies. * Experience building connected and offline-capable applications. Good to Have (Highly Valued Plus) * Deep Android platform expertise including hardware integration, background services, device management, and performance optimization. * Industry 4.0 concepts including connected worker solutions, smart manufacturing, digital work instructions, digital twins, and predictive maintenance workflows. * Manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, maintenance, field service, or EHS applications. * OPC UA, MQTT, SCADA integrations, and industrial APIs. * LLMs, RAG, AI Copilots, Agentic AI systems, and multimodal AI. * Audio engineering including wake-word detection, Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), beamforming, and microphone arrays., * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Embedded Systems, Electronics Engineering, Industrial Automation, or a related engineering discipline. * Equivalent practical experience developing edge and embedded applications will also be considered. ## Description * Integrate Cerence SDK and speech technologies into edge devices and operator workflows. * Enable voice-driven maintenance, troubleshooting, quality, safety, and productivity use cases. * Deliver embedded AI experiences using on-device SLMs and Edge AI technologies. * Create intuitive user experiences that improve frontline worker efficiency and operational visibility., * Cross-Device Application Development: Build and maintain applications running on Android tablets, iOS devices, rugged handhelds, industrial HMIs, operator terminals, and other edge devices. * SDK & Middleware Integration: Integrate Cerence SDK technologies and develop middleware enabling STT, TTS, NLU, and voice-driven workflows. * Frontline Worker Applications: Build applications supporting maintenance, inspection reporting, troubleshooting, safety, quality, warehousing, and field service activities. * Frontline Process Applications: Develop interfaces for operator assistance, machine interactions, digital work instructions, and process monitoring. * Embedded AI & SLM Integration: Deploy and optimize embedded SLMs and AI capabilities for low-latency, offline-capable experiences. * Enterprise Connectivity: Connect applications with MES, ERP, PLM, Digital Twins, and industrial data services., All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace. This includes: * Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace. * Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity. * Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective. * Adhering to company's compliance and regulations. * Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence. * Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements (e.g., how to protect data & how to be handling this data). * Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs. ## Related Videos - [Raise your voice!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/10-raise-your-voice) - [Kotlin Multiplatform - True power of native code reuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/4-kotlin-multiplatform-true-power-of-native-code-reuse) - [Chatbots are going to destroy infrastructures and your cloud bills](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1130-chatbots-are-going-to-destroy-infrastructures-and-your-cloud-bills) - [Xcode development redefAIned](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100195-xcode-development-redefained) - [Edge AI on iOS: Beyond the Cloud, Designing the Next Generation of Intelligent On-Device Apps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100225-edge-ai-on-ios-beyond-the-cloud-designing-the-next-generation-of-intelligent-on-device-apps) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [How to Become an AI Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/331-how-to-become-an-ai-engineer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift)