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Music/Audio AI Engineer - OctAI
Engineering: OctAI
hybrid: Seattle, WA
added Sat Oct 14, 2023
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About OctAI: OctAI stands at the cutting edge of AI-driven music creation, merging the realms of artificial intelligence with the boundless world of music. We aim to revolutionize how music is crafted, providing tools that blend traditional artistry with modern technology.

Position Overview: We’re seeking a talented and passionate Music/Audio AI Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will contribute to developing state-of-the-art AI algorithms and models geared towards music generation, sound design, and audio processing. If you're eager to push the boundaries of what AI can achieve in the realm of music, we’d love to meet you.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. AI Model Development:
    • Design, implement, and optimize AI models for music generation, audio processing, and sound design.
    • Work closely with the product and engineering teams to integrate AI technologies into user-facing applications.
  2. Research and Innovation:
    • Stay updated with the latest advancements in AI, machine learning, music theory, and audio signal processing.
    • Innovate and experiment with novel approaches and technologies to enhance the quality and creativity of AI-generated music.
  3. Data Management:
    • Collaborate with the data acquisition team to identify, curate, and preprocess datasets for model training and evaluation.
    • Enhance data augmentation and preprocessing techniques to improve model performance.
  4. Evaluation and Optimization:
    • Evaluate the performance of AI models, implementing improvements and optimizations to enhance creativity, realism, and user experience.
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to translate user feedback into technical enhancements.

Qualifications:

  • Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Music Technology, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in AI/ML, with a focus on music or audio processing.
  • Proficiency in Python, TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar AI/ML framework.
  • A strong foundation in digital audio processing, NLP, music theory, and/or sound design.
  • Creative problem-solving skills, innovation mindset, and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with a diverse team.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary and equity options.
  • Flexible work schedule and remote work options.
  • An opportunity to be part of a groundbreaking team and create a huge impact in the AI music world
  • Work on a daily basis with the founding team and world-class mentors from AI2

To apply, please send your resume and relevant documents to yihaoch@octaimusic.com

OctAI is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

The AI2 Incubator partners with entrepreneurs like you that use revolutionary AI models to create products that people love. Typically these are brand new companies that we co-found together with you, but can also include our backing/support of an existing pre-seed company. In most cases, we invest about $600,000 in pre-seed capital over the course of about a year (in addition to ~$200,000 in cloud credits), and pour our hearts and souls into helping you with every aspect of getting a new business off the ground.