Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Sheffield, United KingdomJoin to apply for the Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition - Sheffield, United Kingdom role at SpeechifyPLEASE APPLY THROUGH THIS LINK: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/speechify/jobs/5615709004DO NOT APPLY BELOWThe 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 PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, websites into audio, helping them read faster, more, and remember more. Our products include iOS, Android, Mac apps, Chrome Extension, and Web App. Google named Speechify the Chrome Extension of the Year, and Apple awarded us the 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.Today, nearly 200 people worldwide work remotely at Speechify—no physical office. Our team includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and professionals from Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stanford, Stripe, Vercel, Bolt, and other innovative startups.OverviewOur Platform team builds and maintains backend services like payments, analytics, subscriptions, new products, text-to-speech, and external APIs. This role is ideal for someone strategic, enjoys fast-paced environments, and is passionate about creating delightful user experiences. We value technical excellence, results, communication, and a winning mindset. Our interview process involves several technical rounds, completed within a week.Role FocusWe are hiring for our Data team within Speechify's AI division. This position manages data collection for model training, enabling high-quality datasets at petabyte scale and low cost through integrated infrastructure, engineering, and research efforts. We seek a skilled Software Engineer to join us.ResponsibilitiesIdentify new audio data sources and integrate them into our ingestion pipelineOperate and expand cloud infrastructure on GCP managed with TerraformWork with Scientists to optimize cost, throughput, and quality for data, supporting next-gen modelsCollaborate with AI team and leadership to develop dataset roadmaps for innovative productsIdeal CandidateBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or related field5+ years industry experience in software developmentProficient in bash/Python scripting in LinuxExperienced with Docker, Infrastructure-as-Code, and cloud providers (GCP preferred)Experience with web crawlers and large-scale data workflows is a plusAdaptable, multitasker, and strong communicatorWhat We OfferGrowth environment shaping products and companySupportive, entrepreneurial team cultureAutonomy and focus in workImpactful work in a transformative industryCompetitive pay, friendly atmosphere, strong asynchronous cultureProduct impacting those with learning differencesWork at the intersection of AI and audio in a rapidly evolving sectorJoin UsInterested? Share your story, why this role excites you, and include links to your portfolio and LinkedIn.Know someone perfect for this? Refer them!Speechify is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, age, disability, or other protected attributes.Additional DetailsSeniority level: Mid-Senior levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Engineering & ITIndustry: Software Development #J-18808-Ljbffr