AssemblyAI
Staff Software Engineer, Python
We're looking for a Staff Backend Engineer with strong software and cloud engineering skills. You'll help us build highly scalable developer-centric APIs and backend systems powered by state-of-the-art ML models.
Some of your responsibilities will include:
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Compensation Range: $125,000 - $220,000 USD (Global)
Skills
Nice to Have
AssemblyAI is a remote-first AI company building powerful deep learning models for developers. Our ASR models already outperform companies like Google, AWS, and Microsoft - which is why hundreds of companies and thousands of developers are using our APIs to transcribe and understand their audio data.
We've already raised $63M in total funding, and are backed by leading investors including Insight Partners, Accel, Y Combinator, the Founders of Stripe, Nat Friedman, and Daniel Gross.
Our team is made up of problem solvers, innovators and top AI researchers from places like DeepMind, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.
Join our world-class, remote team and help us build an iconic deep learning company!
Benefits (US)
Equity, 100% Remote team, Unlimited PTO, 401K, Premium Benefits, $1K budget for your home office setup, New Macbook Pro (or PC if you prefer), annual team retreats
- Telecommuting is OK
- No Agencies Please
Requirements
- 7+ years of experience working with Python
- 5+ years of working with SQL and NoSQL databases
- 3+ working with Python backend frameworks like Django, Flask, or Tornado
- 2+ years developing REST APIs, working with AWS services, and production support
- Startup or FAANG-type experience - Has worked at a startup or high growth company
- Deep AWS knowledge - Has many years of experience solutioning within AWS
- High scalability leadership experience
Skills
- Amazing system design chops & high-octane thinking
- Extremely creative, fast learner, opinionated & has exceptional gut instincts
Nice to Have
- Machine learning experience - Has worked with machine learning models at scale
- Experience integrating and deploying ML models into production
About the Company
AssemblyAI is a remote-first AI company building powerful deep learning models for developers. Our ASR models already outperform companies like Google, AWS, and Microsoft - which is why hundreds of companies and thousands of developers are using our APIs to transcribe and understand their audio data.
We've already raised $63M in total funding, and are backed by leading investors including Insight Partners, Accel, Y Combinator, the Founders of Stripe, Nat Friedman, and Daniel Gross.
Our team is made up of problem solvers, innovators and top AI researchers from places like DeepMind, Google, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.
Join our world-class, remote team and help us build an iconic deep learning company!
Benefits (US)
Equity, 100% Remote team, Unlimited PTO, 401K, Premium Benefits, $1K budget for your home office setup, New Macbook Pro (or PC if you prefer), annual team retreats