Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Frankfurt, Germany

Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Frankfurt, Germany

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning.

Speechify’s products convert text to speech across platforms (iOS, Android, Mac, Chrome Extension, Web App). Speechify has a 100% distributed workforce and a culture focused on leadership, technical excellence, and delivering results.

Overview

The Data Infrastructure & Acquisition role sits on the AI/Data side of Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support model training operations. You will help build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through close collaboration between infrastructure, engineering, and research.

What You’ll Do

• Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and ingest it into the data pipeline.
• Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for ingestion, currently on GCP and managed with Terraform.
• Collaborate with Scientists to improve cost, throughput, and quality to power next-generation models.
• Partner with the AI Team and Speechify leadership to craft the dataset roadmap for consumer and enterprise products.

An Ideal Candidate Should Have

• BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
• 5+ years of industry software development experience.
• Proficiency with bash and Python scripting in Linux environments.
• Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts; professional experience with a major cloud provider (GCP preferred).
• Experience with web crawlers and large-scale data processing workflows is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

What We Offer

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product.
• An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk-taking and hustle.
• Autonomy and a focus-friendly work culture.
• Opportunity to impact a transformative industry and work on a life-changing product.
• Competitive salaries and a culture that values asynchronous collaboration.
• Impactful work at the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio.

Think you’re a good fit for this job?

Tell us about yourself and why you’re interested in the role when you apply, and include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.

#J-18808-Ljbffr