[Remote] Research Engineer, Machine Learning Systems

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Deepgram is the leading platform underpinning the emerging trillion-dollar Voice AI economy, providing real-time APIs for speech-to-text and text-to-speech. The Research Engineer will partner with research scientists to prototype and validate novel modeling ideas, focusing on scalable model training and tooling for speech technologies.ResponsibilitiesArchitect and manage horizontally scalable systems that dramatically accelerate the end-to-end training lifecycle for Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) modelsDesign and implement internal UIs and tools that make ML systems and workflows accessible to non-technical stakeholders across the companyOversee and manage training tooling, job orchestration, experiment tracking, and data storageSkillsStrong experience with the machine learning research pipeline, particularly in STT or related speech domains. This includes experimenting with and evaluating new architectures and modeling approaches, and implementing large-scale training systemsProficiency with orchestration and infrastructure tools like Kubernetes, Docker, and PrefectFamiliarity with ML lifecycle tools such as MLflowExperience building internal tools or dashboards for non-technical usersHands-on experience with data engineering practices for unstructured audio and text dataComfortable working in cross-functional teams that include researchers, engineers, and product stakeholdersBenefitsMedical, dental, vision benefitsAnnual wellness stipendMental health supportLife, STD, LTD Income Insurance PlansUnlimited PTOGenerous paid parental 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.