Software Engineer II

Key Skills

AI technology, Algorithms, Analytical and Problem solving, API, Bash scripting, C++, Conversational AI, Data Architecture, Data science techniques, Deep Learning, Design, English Proficiency, Large Language Models - LLMs, Linguistic, Linux Operating system, LUA, Lua programming, Natural language generation- NLG, Natural Language Processing (NLP), Natural Language Understanding-NLU, Perl Programming, Python Programming, Software Development, Video coding and processing, Web APIs

Job Description

SoundHound AI believes every person should be able to interact naturally with the products around them–by simply talking. With a global reach spanning two dozen languages, we build Voice AI products with conversational intelligence for cars, restaurant ordering, and more, allowing our customers to extend their brand in new and meaningful ways.

This role requires an interest in NLU (Natural Language Understanding) but does not require prior NLU or AI experience. You will be learning and using the most advanced technologies in the fields of Natural Language Understanding, Speech, Search, and AI. We’ve worked hard to build a platform that enables individual developers to implement deep natural language user experiences very rapidly, often within days. You’ll be part of a highly collaborative, internationally dispersed team. Your work will directly contribute to a revolution in how people interact with the devices around them: by speaking naturally.

In this role, you will:

• Leverage your coding skills, your native language knowledge, and your problem-solving abilities.
• Develop Conversational AI leveraging a powerful domain-oriented development paradigm.
• Utilize LLMs to scale the paradigm even further.
• Implement and scale core code base, solving both algorithmic and design challenges.
• Write code that interacts with third-party API’s.
• Collaborate closely with engineers working on NLU for other languages and domains.

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have excellent coding skills and experience with C++ and Python.
• You are passionate about working at the intersection of software engineering, AI, and linguistics.
• You have experience designing efficient architectures, algorithms, and interfaces.
• You enjoy working on complex, open-ended challenges and improving existing solutions.
• You’re comfortable working in a Linux environment.
• You have an MSc. in Computer Science (or equivalent experience).
• You are proficient in spoken and written English.

We’d be incredibly excited to hear from you if you are already familiar with large language models or voice recognition, have experience manipulating and conditioning large amounts of data, or have worked extensively with text relevance algorithms. Proficiency in additional languages is also a plus.

The work location for this role is limited to OR available throughout Germany. The workplace options for this role include IN-OFFICE, HYBRID, AND VIRTUAL.

We strive to be a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win.

Here at SoundHound AI, diversity, equity, and inclusion are key to who we are as a company. With a mission to build Voice AI for the world, creating a team with global perspectives is critical to our success.

We care deeply about fostering an environment where everyone is supported and can do their best work. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.