Backend Software Engineer - Engine Team (Voice Agent)

About the role

The successful candidate will lead the design and implementation of Deepgram's Voice Agent product. They will improve core inference services, develop integrations with cutting-edge AI models, debug complex system issues, and partner with Product to design and implement new services, features, and products.

Responsibilities

• Improve Deepgram’s core inference services including networking, speech processing, model orchestration, and observability
• Develop integrations with cutting edge in-house, third-party, and open-source AI models for perception and managing conversational dynamics
• Debug complex system issues that include networking, scheduling, and highly concurrent workloads
• Rapidly customize backend services to support customer needs

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in an industry role
• Programming experience in Rust (or C, C++) with competence in Python
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbal
• Comprehensive experience with UNIX-style systems

Qualifications

• A high level of experience and understanding of version control; preferably git
• Experience with low-latency, multi-model orchestration for AI-enabled applications
• Experience with audio processing

Skills

• Experience with low-latency, multi-model orchestration for AI-enabled applications
• Experience with audio processing

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge AI technology
• Fast-paced, impact-driven environment
• Challenging and rewarding work

Pay

$80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time, remote position