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Backend Software Engineer - Engine Team (Voice Agent)

DeepgramUSA - RemoteEngineering
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Salary
$150K - $220K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
18 Feb 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

This remote Backend Software Engineer position at Deepgram invites developers to lead the design and implementation of the company's Voice Agent product from anywhere in the USA. The role suits experienced software engineers who want to build secure, robust, and scalable services for speech processing within a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Enhance Deepgram's core inference services, focusing on networking, model orchestration, speech processing, and observability.
Build integrations connecting in-house, open-source, and third-party AI models for perception and conversational management.
Troubleshoot and debug complex system problems involving scheduling, networking, and highly concurrent workloads.
Tailor backend services quickly to meet specific customer requirements.
Collaborate closely with the Product team to design and deploy brand-new features, services, and products from start to finish.

Requirements

Bring at least three years of professional industry experience to the role.
Demonstrate programming proficiency in Rust, C, or C++, alongside competence in Python.
Possess strong written and verbal communication alongside organizational abilities.
Demonstrate comprehensive familiarity and experience with UNIX-style operating systems.
Show a high level of understanding and practical experience using version control, preferably git.

Nice to Have

Background working with audio processing.
Experience building low-latency, multi-model orchestration for applications powered by AI.

Skills and Tools

Python
Rust
C++
RAG
UNIX-style systems
Version control (Git)
Speech processing and AI model orchestration

Salary and Benefits

Annual salary range between $150,000 and $220,000 paid in USD.

About the Company

Deepgram provides real-time APIs for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and production-grade voice agents, underpinning the Voice AI economy. Over 1,300 organizations and 200,000 developers build applications powered by Deepgram. The company embraces an AI-first mindset where continuous experimentation, rapid adaptation, and integrating AI tools into daily workflows are fundamental to measuring success and driving performance.

How to Apply

Candidates should visit the official Deepgram careers page to submit their application. All legitimate recruitment communications from the company will originate from an @deepgram.com email address.

Skills and tech stack

PythonRustC++RAG

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for this remote backend role?

The annual salary for this position ranges from $150,000 to $220,000 USD.

Where is the position located?

The role is remote and based in the USA.

What programming languages are required?

Candidates must have programming experience in Rust, C, or C++, along with competence in Python.

How many years of experience are required?

Applicants must have at least three years of professional industry experience.

What does Deepgram do as a company?

Deepgram provides real-time APIs for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice agent creation, supporting over 200,000 developers and 1,300 organizations.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Deepgram careers page.

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