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Machine Learning Engineer, Voice

SpeakSan FranciscoEngineering
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Salary
$200K - $300K USD
Job type
Full-time
Work mode
Remote
Posted
5 Mar 2024
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Role Overview

Speak is seeking a Machine Learning Engineer, Voice to build cutting-edge speech recognition models that transform language education. This remote-friendly full-time role is based out of San Francisco and suits an experienced practitioner eager to own end-to-end modeling pipelines.

Key Responsibilities

Train, deploy, monitor, track performance, and retrain automatic speech recognition (ASR) models from end to end.
Refine the pronunciation model to deliver exact feedback and integrate it more deeply into the learning platform.
Establish metrics to evaluate ASR effectiveness across multiple languages and distinct tasks.
Scale ASR architectures into new geographic markets and additional languages.
Develop and sustain data infrastructure, including labeling pipelines alongside training and evaluation datasets.

Requirements

Extensive background training large-scale models utilizing GPUs alongside deploying custom deep learning solutions.
Advanced proficiency in Python coupled with standard Deep Learning tools like PyTorch.
Proven track record of managing complete machine learning workflows from proof of concept to production.
Excellent communication abilities to translate complex machine learning ideas for non-technical team members.
Strong product intuition with a cross-functional mindset regarding model performance and user experience.

Nice to Have

Background working with speech or audio data.

Skills and Tools

Python
PyTorch
GPUs
Deep Learning Frameworks
ASR Systems
Data Infrastructure and Labeling Pipelines

Salary and Benefits

Salary range between $200,000 and $300,000 USD per year.
Opportunity to join a rapidly scaling Series C company with proven product-market fit.
Collaborate with a tight-knit, global team across offices in San Francisco, Seoul, Tokyo, Taipei, and Ljubljana with travel opportunities.
Build life-changing technology that helps millions of language learners achieve fluency.

About the Company

Speak is an artificial intelligence company on a mission to reinvent language learning by providing a human-level AI tutor in a pocket. Having raised over $150 million in venture backing from prominent investors like OpenAI, Accel, Founders Fund, and Khosla Ventures, the company serves learners globally across 15 plus languages with a distributed team structure.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Speak careers page to submit an application for this position.

Skills and tech stack

Questions candidates ask

What is the salary range for the Machine Learning Engineer, Voice role?

The position offers an annual salary between $200,000 and $300,000 USD.

Where is the job located?

The role is based in San Francisco, California, with remote flexibility available.

What technical skills are required?

Candidates must be proficient in Python and PyTorch, have extensive experience training large models on GPUs, and understand end-to-end ML pipelines from proof of concept to production.

Is experience with speech or audio mandatory?

No, prior experience with speech or audio is listed as a bonus rather than a strict requirement.

What does Speak do as a company?

Speak builds an AI-powered language tutoring application designed to provide conversation-first experiences, instant feedback, and structured lessons for learners worldwide.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Speak careers page.

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