Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Charleston, SC, USA

About Our Client

The organization is a leader in the text-to-speech (TTS) technology sector, developing products used by over 50 million people to convert written content—including PDFs, books, and articles—into high-quality audio. With applications across iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome, and Web, they are widely recognized for their commitment to accessibility and inclusive design. The company operates as a fully distributed global team of nearly 200 professionals, including world-class engineers and AI researchers from top tech hubs and academic institutions.

About the Opportunity

The Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition is a pivotal role responsible for managing the data lifecycle that fuels AI model training. You will focus on building high-quality, large-scale datasets by bridging infrastructure, engineering, and research efforts. By optimizing data pipelines and collaborating on the long-term data roadmap, this position directly impacts the advancement of the organization’s AI capabilities for future consumer and enterprise products.

Responsibilities

• Data Acquisition: Identify and acquire new, high-value sources of audio data for ingestion into AI training pipelines.
• Infrastructure Management: Operate and expand cloud-based ingestion infrastructure, primarily utilizing Google Cloud Platform (GCP) and Terraform.
• Performance Optimization: Partner with research scientists to enhance the cost-efficiency, throughput, and quality of data collection.
• Strategic Roadmap: Work alongside AI leadership to shape the dataset strategy that supports the next generation of audio products.

Requirements

• Education: BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional software development experience.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in bash and Python scripting within Linux environments.
• Cloud & DevOps: Hands-on experience with Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform), and a major cloud provider (GCP preferred).
• Workflow Expertise: Familiarity with web crawlers and large-scale data processing workflows is highly advantageous.
• Soft Skills: Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in an evolving environment.

Compensation

• Base Salary Range: $140,000 – $200,000 USD.
• Additional: Comprehensive package includes performance-based bonuses and equity, depending on experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Remote-First Culture: Work from anywhere as part of a fully distributed global team.
• Meaningful Impact: Build products that directly assist millions of users, including those with learning differences.
• Innovation: Engage in a fast-growing sector at the cutting edge of AI and audio technology.
• Autonomy: A collaborative environment that encourages ownership and creative problem-solving.

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.

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