Senior Software Engineer - Backend

Deepgram, a leading voice AI platform, is seeking a Senior Backend Software Engineer to spearhead the design and implementation of their products. The company has processed over 50,000 years of audio and transcribed over 1 trillion words, serving 400+ enterprise customers with 3.3x annual usage growth across the past 4 years.

The role focuses on building secure, robust, and scalable services for speech processing, distributed compute orchestration, and optimized scheduling. You'll be working on improving core inference services, debugging complex system issues, and partnering with Product teams to deliver high-impact solutions.

The ideal candidate should thrive in a fast-paced environment, be comfortable with learning new skills on-the-fly, and have strong experience in Rust/C/C++ programming with Python competency. You'll be working with cutting-edge AI technology, particularly in speech processing and machine learning.

Backed by prominent investors including Y Combinator, Madrona, Tiger Global, Wing VC and NVIDIA, with over $85 million in funding, Deepgram offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in the AI industry. The company values diversity, collaboration, and customer-first approach, making it an ideal place for those passionate about innovation in voice AI technology.