Cantina Labs · 2 hours ago
Media Software Engineer, Speech (All Levels)
Sunnyvale, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $180K/yrCantina Labs is a social AI company developing advanced real-time models for enhanced storytelling and interaction. The role involves extending and improving the audio and video infrastructure for real-time interactions within the Cantina app.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Social NetworkSoftware
Responsibilities
Enhance and extend the real-time Cantina media platform
Enable new ways for users to interact with their friends and AI bots through voice and video by implementing new features and capabilities
Improve and build on the custom, WebRTC-based frameworks we use to provide media services for iOS, Android, and web clients
Collect and analyze metrics relating to system performance and user behavior
Participate in detailed and constructive design and code reviews
Collaborate with other members of the team to deliver new features and enhancements on a regular basis
Work with application development teams to define APIs they can use to integrate with the media stack
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; or equivalent experience
Excellent communications skills
Experience with C or C++
Strong computer science fundamentals, including familiarity with data structures and concurrent / multithreaded programming
Exposure to system programming concepts, including network protocols; memory management; and distributed systems fundamentals
Object-oriented programming and design skills
Interest in solving challenging, subtle engineering problems
Preferred
Previous experience with WebRTC, streaming protocols, or other media-related technologies
Familiarity with audio or video processing techniques and algorithms
Experience creating backend server infrastructure
Experience developing software for iOS and Android
Familiarity with building services using Node.js
Familiarity with artificial intelligence and machine learning techniques, particularly in relation to speech recognition and synthesis
Benefits
Competitive salary and generous company equity
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – 99.99% of premiums covered by Cantina
42 days of paid time off, including:
15 PTO days
10 sick days
15 company holidays
2 floating holidays
Generous parental leave & fertility support
401(k) retirement savings plan
Lifestyle spending account – $500/month to use however you’d like
Complimentary lunch and snacks for in-office employees
One Medical membership, and more!
Company
Cantina Labs
Cantina Labs is a social AI company, developing a suite of advanced real-time models that push the boundaries of expression, personality, and realism.
Founded in 2023
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Daniel Klaus
President & Co-Founder
Prakash Ramakrishna
Co-Founder
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