Who we are:
Speechmatics are global experts in deep learning and speech recognition, providing technology that understands every voice. We have built the most accurate and inclusive speech-to-text engine available, which is now working with an amazing mix of global companies. We are VC backed, in the final stages of growth fundraising.
Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting-edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we’ll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. We support people to work wherever they work best and also understand the importance of coming together to collaborate, socialise and build relationships.
This is only the beginning; we’re looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey…
The Role
You will work with some of the smartest minds in the industry, on cutting-edge projects and innovative solutions using the latest technologies. You'll provide customers with a high value technology, while immersed in a great team and company culture that strives to be world leading. We’re looking for people who wholeheartedly believe that they can bring new ideas and join us on our journey. If that’s you, we’d love to hear from you.
We're looking for talented software engineers for both senior and junior levels to join our engineering team. You will have a strong competency in at least one of Python, C++, Go, or JavaScript or have a strong motivation to learn one of these languages.
You will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. We encourage versatility and knowledge transfer across teams. You will find satisfaction in sharing your knowledge and experience while also learning from others. You will help drive the system architecture and participate in defining and improving the best practices we employ for development, code review and testing.
What you’ll be doing:
- Take a leading role in one or more of design, development, architectural improvements, and QA
- Depending on your skills and interests:
- Ensure that the core speech recognition engine continues to give our customers the fast turnaround that they expect and that it runs without issues. Technologies: C++17, clang, Docker, Linux, valgrind, gdb
- Integrate our C++ speech recognition engine into our Python services in docker containers and into our “bare metal” library. technologies: Python, Docker, Windows, MacOS, Linux, C++17
- Ensure a seamless interoperability of many technologies and services forming our products. Technologies: Python, Go, Rust, Docker, Kubernetes, Swagger, PostgreSQL, public clouds
- Design and implement UI for our users: Typescript, React, Next.js
Who we are looking for:
- Smart, talented, and ambitious individuals
- Excellent skills in one of Python, C++, Go, JavaScript or similar languages
- Good Linux development skills
- Comfortable collaborating with teams with very different technical skills, and non-technical teams
We consider an advantage:
- Professional experience in software development
- Proven experience working within a team to create, deliver, and run high-quality systems
- Experience developing for MacOS and Windows
- Experience with build systems and continuous integration pipelines, such as GitLab CI
- Familiarity with the tools our developers like to use: Docker, Kubernetes, SQL, VSCode, PyCharm, git
What we can offer you:
Speechmatics is a collective team of ambitious, problem solvers and thought-leaders paving the way for inclusion in speech recognition technology.
No matter what stage of your career you're at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we'll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.
When you become part of the Speechmatics Team we do all we can to make where you work an enjoyable place to be. That's why we offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that's not all. We've spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after.
We support people to work wherever they work best. But we also understand the importance of coming together to collaborate, socialise and build relationships. Individuals and teams are free to decide what works for them.
At Speechmatics, our mission has always been to ‘Understand Every Voice’.
We believe that recruiting talent with diverse experiences, perspectives and backgrounds encourages people to think differently and be more creative.
We welcome difference whether it’s gender, gender identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or pregnancy and maternity status; so please be yourself!
For more information on us, please visit our website and follow Speechmatics on our social channels via Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
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