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Software Engineer, Data Infrastructure & Acquisition

SpeechifyAbuja, Nigeria
Remote Full-time

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Experience Level

Experience

Qualifications

Ideal Candidate ProfileBS/MS/PhD in Computer Science or a related field. A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in software development. Strong proficiency in bash/Python scripting within Linux environments. Experience with Docker and Infrastructure-as-Code practices, along with professional exposure to at least one major Cloud Provider (preferably GCP). Familiarity with web crawling and large-scale data processing workflows is a plus. Ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and adapt to shifting priorities. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

About the job

Speechify’s mission is to remove reading barriers and improve learning for everyone. More than 50 million people use our text-to-speech products to turn PDFs, books, Google Docs, news articles, and websites into audio. This helps users read faster, absorb more, and remember what matters. Our products include iOS and Android apps, a Mac application, a Chrome extension, and a web platform. Speechify was named Chrome Extension of the Year by Google and received Apple’s 2025 Design Award for Inclusivity.

Our remote team of nearly 200 includes frontend and backend engineers, AI research scientists, and experienced professionals from companies such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Stripe, and Vercel.

Role Overview

Speechify is hiring a Software Engineer focused on data infrastructure and acquisition for our AI team. This engineer will oversee the end-to-end data collection process that powers model training. The role sits at the intersection of infrastructure, engineering, and research, supporting the development of large, high-quality datasets.

What You Will Do

  • Identify and source new audio data streams for integration into our ingestion pipeline.
  • Manage and improve our cloud infrastructure for data ingestion, currently hosted on Google Cloud Platform and managed with Terraform.
  • Work closely with data scientists to optimize cost, throughput, and data quality to support advanced model development.
  • Collaborate with the AI team and company leadership to shape a strategic dataset roadmap for future consumer and enterprise products.

Location

This position is based in Abuja, Nigeria.

About Speechify

Speechify is committed to making reading accessible for all. With a vast user base and cutting-edge technology, we are redefining how people interact with text, enhancing learning opportunities through audio. Our global, remote team comprises experts from top tech companies and innovative startups, fostering a culture of collaboration and creativity.

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