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 impressive credentials, having raised over $85M in funding from notable investors including Y Combinator, Madrona, Tiger Global, Wing VC, and NVIDIA. With 400+ enterprise customers and processing over 50,000 years of audio, Deepgram is at the forefront of voice AI technology.

The role offers an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge speech processing technology, where you'll be responsible for designing and implementing secure, robust, and scalable services. You'll be working on core inference services, optimizing system performance, and solving complex technical challenges in areas like networking, speech processing, and audio transcoding.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing quick solutions with thoughtful design work. You'll be a crucial voice in both Product and Engineering teams, driving high-impact products from conception to completion. The role offers competitive compensation ($140K-$190K base salary), equity, and annual bonus opportunities.

The ideal candidate should have several years of industry experience, strong programming skills in Rust (or C/C++) and Python, and comprehensive experience with UNIX-style systems. Experience with modern machine learning and audio processing would be advantageous. You'll be joining a company that values diversity, collaboration, and customer-first approach, with the opportunity to make a significant impact in the AI industry.