Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Berlin, Germany

Speechify
📍 Berlin, Germany
19h
The mission of Speechify is to make sure that reading is never a barrier to learning. Over 50 million people use Speechify's text-to-speech products to turn whatever they're reading – PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites – into audio, so they can read faster, read more, and remember more. Speechify's text-to-speech reading products include its iOS app, Android App, Mac App, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google recently named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year and Apple named Speechify its 2025 Design Award winner for Inclusivity. Today, nearly 200 people around the globe work on Speechify in a 100% distributed setting – Speechify has no office. These include frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and others from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, leading PhD programs like Stanford, high growth startups like Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and many founders of their own companies. Overview We're looking to hire for our Data side of our AI team at Speechify. This role is responsible for all aspects of data collection to support our model training operations. We are able to build high-quality datasets at petabyte-scale and low cost through a tight integration of infrastructure, engineering, and research work. We are looking for a skilled Software Engineer to join us. What You'll Do Be scrappy to find new sources of audio data and bring it into our ingestion pipeline Operate and extend the cloud infrastructure for our ingestion pipeline, currently running on GCP and managed with Terraform. Collaborate closely with our Scientists to shift the cost/throughput/quality frontier, delivering richer data at bigger scale and lower cost to power our next-generation models. Collaborate with others on the AI Team and Speechify Leadership to craft the AI Team's dataset roadmap to power Speechify's next-generation consumer and enterprise products. An Ideal Candidate Should Have BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field. 5+ years of industry experience in software development. Proficiency with bash/Python scripting in Linux environments Proficiency in Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code concepts and professional experience with at least one major Cloud Provider (we use GCP) Experience with web crawlers, large-scale data processing workflows is a plus Ability to handle multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. What we offer A fast-growing environment where you can help shape the company and product. An entrepreneurial-minded team that supports risk, intuition, and hustle. A hands-off management approach so you can focus and do your best work. An opportunity to make a big impact in a transformative industry. Competitive salaries, a friendly and laid-back atmosphere, and a commitment to building a great asynchronous culture. Opportunity to work on a life-changing product that millions of people use. Build products that directly impact and support people with learning differences like dyslexia, ADD, low vision, concussions, autism, and more. Work in one of the fastest-growing sectors of tech, the intersection of artificial intelligence and audio. The Germany Based Salary range for this role is: 30,000-120,000 USD/Year + Bonus + Stock depending on experience. Think you're a good fit for this job? Tell us more about yourself and why you're interested in the role when you apply. And don't forget to include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn. Not looking but know someone who would make a great fit? Refer them! 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. Find more English Speaking Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow
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ISTP The Virtuoso 84%

You are hands-on and excellent at operating and extending cloud infrastructure (GCP, Terraform) and building ingestion pipelines. Your problem-solving skills shine in optimizing cost/throughput/quality with scientists. You enjoy the variety of tasks from crawling to data processing workflows. You might find the collaborative planning and communication with leadership less compelling than the technical work. The lack of a structured daily routine in a remote startup could be a minor issue, but your adaptability helps.

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INTP The Logician 82%

You love solving complex problems like building petabyte-scale ingestion pipelines and integrating infrastructure with research. Your proficiency in bash/Python and cloud infrastructure (GCP, Terraform) is a direct match for the technical requirements. The freedom to explore new data sources and innovate independently fits your natural curiosity. You may struggle with the rapid iteration and changing priorities typical in a startup environment. You might need extra effort to communicate and align with cross-functional teams and leadership on roadmaps.

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INTJ The Architect 78%

You can strategically plan and optimize large-scale data pipelines, aligning with the need for cost/throughput/quality improvements. Your independent work style thrives in hands-off management and asynchronous culture. Analytical skills help you make data-driven decisions for data acquisition. You may find the 'scrappy' need to find new data sources and adapt to changing priorities challenging if they disrupt your structured plans. Collaboration with scientists might require more flexibility in communication than you prefer.

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