[Remote] Backend Software Engineer - Active Learning Team

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Deepgram is the leading platform in the Voice AI economy, providing real-time APIs for speech-to-text and text-to-speech services. They are seeking a Backend Software Engineer to lead the design and implementation of internal data and ML training systems, focusing on building secure and scalable services to enhance researcher productivity and model quality.ResponsibilitiesImprove Deepgram’s core data ingestion, cataloging, and transformation services including areas in networking, speech processing, audio transcoding, and latency and memory optimizationEngineer ML training code to be performant and highly extensible, rapidly enabling large-scale training of new foundational model architecturesDevelop processes for measuring, building, and optimizing services to maximize system performanceDebug complex system issues that include networking, scheduling, database, and other persistence store interactionsPartner with DataOps and Research to design and implement new services, features, and/or products end to endSkills3+ years of experience in an industry roleProgramming experience in Rust (or C, C++), with competence in PythonExcellent communication and organizational skills, both written and verbalA high level of experience and understanding of version control; preferably gitComprehensive experience with UNIX-style systemsExperience with modern machine learning, such as experience with a framework like Torch or implementation knowledge of architectures like CNNs, RNNS, and transformersExperience with audio processingBenefitsMedical, dental, vision benefitsAnnual wellness stipendMental health supportLife, STD, LTD Income Insurance PlansUnlimited PTOParental leaveFlexible schedule12 Paid US company holidaysQuarterly personal productivity stipendOne-time stipend for home office upgrades401(k) plan with company matchTax Savings ProgramsLearning / Education stipendParticipation in talks and conferencesEmployee Resource GroupsAI enablement workshops / sessionsFor candidates outside of the US, we use an Employer of Record model in many countries, which means benefits are administered locally and governed by country-specific regulations. Because of this, benefits will differ by region — in some cases international employees receive benefits US employees do not, and vice versa. As we scale, we will continue to evaluate where we can create more alignment, but a 1:1 global benefits structure is not always legally or operationally possible.Company OverviewDeepgram provides a voice artificial intelligence platform for speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and voice applications. It was founded in 2015, and is headquartered in San Francisco, California, USA, with a workforce of 51-200 employees. Its website is https://deepgram.com.Company H1B SponsorshipDeepgram has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2025, 1 in 2024, 1 in 2022. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.