Senior ML Engineer (Automatic Speech Recognition)

Time zone

(GMT+04:00) Yerevan.

Line manager

Engineering Manager, ML.

Why we are recommending

• The startup entered the TOP 20 global startups according to Forbes.
• The team includes developers from Google, Zapier, Salesforce, Hubspot and other cool companies.

Responsibilities

• Design machine learning systems for ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition).
• Research and implement appropriate ML algorithms and tools.
• Research, find and use appropriate datasets and data representation methods.
• Run machine learning tests and experiments, look at test cases and advise QA on adjacent code and regression impact. Own the technical testing and performance plan.
• Own and lead security, performance, availability and scalability aspects of the project.
• Fine-tune models based on test results and user feedback, train and retrain systems when necessary.
• Be on top of industry trends, research and propose new technologies.
• Communicate technical decisions through design docs and tech talks.
• Mentor junior engineers via pairing, design review, and code review.
• Understand the tradeoffs between technical, analytical and product needs and lead to solutions that take all of these needs into account.

Requirements

• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Mathematics or similar field.
• Proven experience as a Machine Learning Engineer or similar role.
• Understanding of training data structures, data modeling and software architecture.
• Deep knowledge of math, probability, statistics and algorithms.
• Ability to write robust code in Python.
• Familiarity with machine learning frameworks (like TensorFlow, Keras or PyTorch) and libraries.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a team.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with Automatic speech recognition algorithms is a big plus.
• Familiarity with voice and digital signal processing is a plus.
• Familiarity with NLP algorithms is a plus.

Company offers

Remote position with the possibility of moving to Yerevan and with salary in USD.

Hiring process

• Screening interview.
• ML interview with tasks in progress.
• Final interview with the development director (ML).

Useful links

• Product presentation: link.
• Article on BBC: link.
• Article on TechCrunch: link.
• Article on Entrepreneur: link.