Deepgram · 9 hours ago
Research Staff, Data Science
United States
Full-time
Remote
Lead/StaffDeepgram is the leading voice AI platform for developers building speech-to-text and text-to-speech offerings. They are seeking seasoned Data Scientists to join their Research Staff to solve complex data problems and build advanced AI systems for voice interaction.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data Collection and LabelingDeveloper APIsNatural Language ProcessingSpeech Recognition
Responsibilities
Drive high performance data acquisition, preparation and synthesis pipelines to generate data for the next generation of speech and language AI foundation models
Develop advanced characterizations of complex conversational audio utilizing a diverse toolkit of signals processing techniques and deep learning models
Collaborate with DataOps and Engineering to create automated systems which scale the ability of human annotators to label high value data and provide critical feedback on model outputs
Build advanced benchmarking methodologies and curated datasets for evaluating conversational voice systems
Document and present results of data experiments and analysis for internal and external audiences
Qualification
Required
Experience building data processing pipelines from a blank page and owning the entire data stack including data acquisition, characterization, cleaning, serving and transformation
Experience and expertise applying statistical methods and deep learning models to understand complex data
Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts in simple terms, depending on the target audience
Strong software engineering skills with particular emphasis on developing clean, modular code in Python and working with Pytorch
Preferred
Background in Physics, Mechanical Engineering or Language Processing
Experience building models
Speech and audio experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision benefits
Annual wellness stipend
Mental health support
Life, STD, LTD Income Insurance Plans
Unlimited PTO
Generous paid parental leave
Flexible schedule
12 Paid US company holidays
Quarterly personal productivity stipend
One-time stipend for home office upgrades
401(k) plan with company match
Tax Savings Programs
Learning / Education stipend
Participation in talks and conferences
Employee Resource Groups
AI enablement workshops / sessions
Company
Deepgram
Deepgram specializes in providing AI-powered speech-to-text technology that offers audio intelligence, text-to-speech, and voice agent API.
Founded in 2015
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$85.92MKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementIQTWing Venture Capital
2022-11-26Series B· $47M
2021-02-03Series B· $25M
2020-06-04Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Scott Stephenson
Co-Founder and CEO
Adam Sypniewski
Chief Technology Officer
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