Applied AI Engineer & Researcher - Chicago

Applied AI Engineer & Researcher - Chicago, USA

The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Speechify’s products turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio to help people read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify’s text-to-speech products include its iOS app, Android app, Mac app, Chrome extension, and Web app. Speechify has been recognized for its work in this space.

We are a 100% distributed company with teams around the globe. This is a key role ideal for someone who thinks strategically, enjoys fast-paced environments, and is passionate about making product decisions and delivering great user experiences.

We are a flat organization that values leadership shown through technical excellence and consistent, fast results. Work ethic, clear communication, and a drive to win are paramount. Our interview process involves several technical interviews and we aim to complete them within 1 week.

• Researching and implementing state-of-the-art in NLP and TTS or CV with a focus on image generation
• Work on building the most human sounding AI speech model in the world

• Experience with research and development in NLP or TTS or CV with a focus on image generation
• Experience in ML
• Preferred:
  • Experience deploying NLP or TTS models to production at a large scale
  • Experience managing engineers and growing a research & development team
  • Experience programming in Python:
    Tensor Flow and PyTorch frameworks specifically

• A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the culture
• An entrepreneurial crew that supports risk, intuition, and hustle
• A hands-off approach so you can focus and do your best work
• The opportunity to make an impact in a transformative industry
• A competitive salary, a collegiate atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture
• The United States base salary range for this full-time position is $140,000-$200,000 + bonus + equity depending on experience

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Speechify is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Speechify does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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As set forth in Speechify’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of protected status under applicable law. If applicable, this section may include details on veteran status and disability status as required by law.

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