This job is opening soon. We invite you to express your interest ahead of time so that our recruiting team can begin reviewing your background.

At SoundHound, data and engineering are two of our biggest assets. This role lives at the intersection of the two. We aspire to leverage our data to make informed decisions to steer product development, marketing, and user engagement to new heights.

This role is available throughout Canada. Toronto-based employees can work out of our office in downtown Toronto. The compensation package will include salary, equity (RSUs), comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and contribute to groundbreaking research in Generative AI, focusing on natural language understanding, dialogue generation, and context-aware conversational systems

• Develop novel algorithms and models for enhancing the performance and intelligence of our conversational AI platform

• Train and fine-tune large-scale deep learning models for natural language processing and dialogue generation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including machine learning engineers, software developers, and product managers, to integrate research findings into our products and solutions

• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior researchers and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and innovation

• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in Generative AI and contribute to the continuous improvement of our technology stack

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a Ph.D. in Computer Science and at least eight years of relevant, full-time industry experience

• You have proven expertise in impactful research and development in Generative AI, with a portfolio of publications and projects demonstrating your expertise

• You are highly proficient in deep learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and have experience with large-scale model training

• You have in-depth knowledge of natural language processing (NLP) techniques, including pre-trained language models, text generation, and dialogue systems

• You have strong programming skills in Python and can implement and optimize AI models

• You can tackle complex challenges and develop innovative solutions in the field of conversational AI

• You have excellent teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

• You have a passion for staying at the forefront of AI research and a drive to push the boundaries of what's possible in conversational AI

We’d be especially excited if you have knowledge of reinforcement learning techniques for dialogue systems and conversational AI, have experience working on chatbots or virtual assistants, and have worked at a conversational AI company. Also, please let us know if you have contributed to open-source AI projects and communities!

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.

Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://soundhound.com/careers/.

To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html.

Join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission!

Imagine designing algorithms that optimize payment efficiency, crafting robust security protocols to protect against fraud, and integrating state-of-the-art voice-assistant technology to make food ordering an intuitive and delightful experience. You'll have the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI and machine learning experts, to develop end-to-end solutions that redefine the consumer experience. You'll also face exciting challenges, such as implementing real-time transaction analytics and integrating with various point-of-sale (POS) partners.

We are open to hiring remotely throughout France. Paris-based employees have the option to work out of our office in Paris. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive equity (RSUs), comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits.

In this role, you will:

• Be a key player in shaping the future of AI-based transactions within the restaurant industry.
• Design algorithms and distributed systems that optimize payment efficiency
• Craft security protocols to protect against fraud
• Provide APIs for other systems to integrate seamlessly
• Collaborate with multiple teams across North America and Europe

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 5 to 7 years of full-time work experience; or a Master's degree with 3 to 5 years of full-time work experience

We’d be incredibly excited if you have experience with at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python, C++, C#, ...) and have applied this experience to data manipulation (Document databases, SQL, data pipelines, ...) or API design (Swagger, Postman, JSON, REST, OpenAPI, ...)

Imagine designing algorithms that optimize payment efficiency, crafting robust security protocols to protect against fraud, and integrating state-of-the-art voice-assistant technology to make food ordering an intuitive and delightful experience. You'll have the chance to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including AI and machine learning experts, to develop end-to-end solutions that redefine the consumer experience. You'll also face exciting challenges, such as implementing real-time transaction analytics and integrating with various point-of-sale (POS) partners.

We are open to hiring remotely throughout Germany. Hybrid and in-office workplace options are available for employees who live near our Berlin office. In addition to a competitive salary, you will receive equity (RSUs), comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits.

In this role, you will:

• Be a key player in shaping the future of AI-based transactions within the restaurant industry.
• Design algorithms and distributed systems that optimize payment efficiency
• Craft security protocols to protect against fraud
• Provide APIs for other systems to integrate seamlessly
• Collaborate with multiple teams across North America and Europe

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science with 5 to 7 years of full-time work experience; or a Master's degree with 3 to 5 years of full-time work experience

We’d be incredibly excited if you have experience with at least one programming language (Java, Go, Python, C++, C#, ...) and have applied this experience to data manipulation (Document databases, SQL, data pipelines, ...) or API design (Swagger, Postman, JSON, REST, OpenAPI, ...)

We are looking for an experienced MLOps or DevOps Engineer to join our core speech technology team. You will collaborate with researchers and software engineers to ship our voice AI products to customers across various industries. Team projects include deep learning acoustic models, wake word detection, voice biometrics, and sound event detection.

Our team is mostly based in Europe (France and Germany), with some team members in the United States. We enjoy flexible working hours and high ownership across our projects.

We are open to hiring remotely throughout the Eastern Time Zone of Canada. Toronto-based employees have the added benefit of enjoying in-person collaboration at our office. Employees can choose between virtual, hybrid, and in-office workplace options. Compensation includes a competitive salary, equity in the form of RSUs, comprehensive health care, paid time off, and other benefits.

In this role, you will:

• Train acoustic models for our voice AI products
• Work on automation projects
• Build feature extraction tools and inference engines
• Build synergies in our codebase and optimize training pipelines
• Support our ASR architecture and cluster ecosystem
• Helm with cloud migration of kubernetes projects
• Implement and maintain tools to support the team and processes

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus 5-7 years of full-time industry experience or a Master's degree plus 3-5 years of full-time industry experience
• You are proficient in writing production-level Python code and are well-versed in industry standards and best practices
• You are proficient in Torch and other ML frameworks
• You are keen on Kubernetes, Kubeflow, Docker, and other containerization technologies and have strong MLOps skills
• You know how to write optimized code and leverage hardware for high-performance computing
• You are adept in algorithms and data structures
• You work synergistically with others, making the whole greater than the sum of its parts

We’d be incredibly excited if you have written C++ modules for Python, worked on embedded ML projects using TensorFlow Lite, and are familiar with distributed computing technologies like RabbitMQ, Redis, and ZeroMQ. Familiarity with real-time audio and signal processing is also a plus!

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.

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.

Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://soundhound.com/careers/.

To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html.

Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission!

This job is opening soon. We invite you to express your interest ahead of time so that our recruiting team can begin reviewing your background.

At SoundHound, we are revolutionizing the food industry with our innovative Voice AI technology, enabling rapid and natural food ordering. We're seeking an experienced individual to join our engineering team, focused on enterprise and drive-thru hardware systems. You will ensure our Voice AI technology can work seamlessly with the endless combinations of hardware solutions in the restaurant space. We will look to you to leverage your experience and creativity to understand how to best manipulate audio streams and work directly with vendors on integrations.

This role requires onsite work at our Santa Clara, CA office (5400 Betsy Ross Drive, Santa Clara, CA 95054) to be hands-on with our onsite hardware. The salary range for this position is $135,000 to $155,000. Our recruiting team will provide a more specific salary range based on years of relevant experience. In addition to salary, you will receive equity (RSUs), comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits.

In this role, you will:

• Develop electronics that interface between 3rd party radio headset equipment and a PC
• Combine and split analog and digital audio streams and interface to GPIO inputs/outputs
• Need to understand how to mitigate noise issues on analog audio channels
• Work with Python code that communicates with the electronics and cloud services
• Design/develop a packaged solution that will be installed at our customer locations

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Computer Engineering with 5+ years of full-time work experience or a Master's degree with 3+ years of full-time work experience
• You have strong programming skills in Python
• You understand hardware used in the restaurant environment, especially for audio, and can engineer solutions for physical locations
• You have knowledge and experience implementing and customizing complex systems

We’d be especially excited if you have "start-up" experience wearing multiple hats, bridging audio hardware and software systems in the restaurant space. Printed circuit board (PCB) design experience is a big plus!

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.

Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://soundhound.com/careers/.

To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html.

Come join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission!

This job is opening soon. We invite you to express your interest ahead of time so that our recruiting team can begin reviewing your background.

The Senior Manager of Global Payroll Operations will report to the Head of People and Culture. You will oversee and manage SoundHound AI's payroll and time management operations across multiple countries. The ideal candidate will have experience managing global payroll systems and leading high-performing teams.

This role requires working out of our Santa Clara, CA headquarters regularly. The salary range for this position is $165,000 to $183,000. Our recruiting team will provide a more specific salary range based on work location and years of experience. In addition to salary, you will receive equity (RSUs) and benefits like healthcare and paid time off.

In this role, you will:

• Oversee and manage the company’s global payroll operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payroll for all employees in multiple countries
• Provide leadership and guidance to the payroll team, ensuring that team members have the necessary skills, knowledge, and tools to perform their duties effectively
• Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with global payroll regulations and standards, and all employment tax obligations
• Manage payroll-related special projects, including payroll system implementations, process improvements, and integration of new countries and entities
• Administration and oversight of the company’s payroll and time management systems
• Partner and lead weekly meetings with other functional leads, including People Operations, Total Rewards, and Accounting/Finance
• Work closely with external payroll, EOR, PEO vendors ensuring they meet performance and compliance standards, and maintain positive relationships to support ongoing collaboration
• Ensure employee inquiries are resolved on time, and handled with care
• Review payroll reports to ensure timely filing with appropriate governmental authorities

We would love to hear from you if:

• You have 12+ years of relevant work experience in international payroll
• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• You have extensive knowledge of payroll functions, including preparation, balancing, internal controls, and payroll taxes
• You are relentless in improving delivery, quality, and productivity
• You have proven leadership, organizational, and team management skills
• You are willing to roll up your sleeves to get the job done
• You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve complex payroll issues
• You believe no task is too small and no challenge is too big
• You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• You have high attention to detail
• You ask questions, find solutions, and solve problems

We'd be especially excited if you have used UKG Pro Payroll.

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.

Employees enjoy comprehensive health care, paid time off, discounted fitness classes, and flexible working hours. Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://soundhound.com/careers/.

To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html.

Join our growing team and bring your unique voice to our mission!