Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Los Angeles, CA, USA

1. About Our Client:

The organization operates in the text-to-speech technology space, addressing the challenge of making reading accessible for millions of people. Its products convert various text formats—such as PDFs, books, documents, news articles, and websites—into audio, enabling users to read faster, retain more information, and overcome reading barriers. The organization’s suite includes mobile apps for iOS and Android, desktop apps for Mac, a Chrome extension, and a web app. Recognized by Google and Apple for its inclusivity and design, the company supports over 50 million users globally. It employs nearly 200 people worldwide in a fully remote, distributed environment, with a team that includes engineers, AI researchers, and professionals from top technology companies and academic institutions.

2. About the Opportunity:

The Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition is responsible for managing all aspects of data collection that support the organization’s AI model training efforts. This role plays a key part in building and maintaining large-scale, high-quality datasets through close collaboration with scientists and engineers. The position contributes to advancing the cost efficiency, scale, and quality of data pipelines, directly impacting the development of next-generation consumer and enterprise AI products.

3. Responsibilities:

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

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

• Collaborate with research scientists to improve data quality, throughput, and cost efficiency

• Partner with AI team members and leadership to develop the dataset roadmap for future product development

4. Requirements:

• BS, MS, or PhD in Computer Science or a related field

• 5+ years of software development experience in industry

• Proficiency with bash and Python scripting in Linux environments

• Experience with Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code, and at least one major cloud provider (GCP preferred)

• Experience with web crawlers and large-scale data 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:

• The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $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.

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