Research & Development Engineer

Why this job is exciting

The role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Research & Development Engineer performing advanced work in the fields of automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, Natural Language Processing and biometrics, working primarily in C++ and Golang with some Python. This complex, multithreaded, cloud-native software requires a strong background in Linux, an eye for detail and the ability to work autonomously.

Responsibilities:

• Secure Linux and Docker container development.
• Work effectively with a small team of developers to create, improve and maintain applications that support state-of-the-art speech technology.
• Full life cycle development including new development, design, maintenance, etc.
• Ensure documentation standards are maintained for change control processes.
• Work with mixed C/C++, Golang and Python tasks.
• Collect and collate data.
• Create and build models using ML techniques.
• Undertake and record outcomes of experiments.
• Liaise with the technical teams to efficiently deploy models to production.
• Assist with release tasks, such as testing and troubleshooting issues.
• Engage in continuing professional development, including developing new skills and knowledge of programming, ML, research methods, and techniques.

Requirements:

• Foundational experience in C/C++, Golang, and/or Python programming.
• Container experience (especially prior work with Kubernetes).
• Prior experience and knowledge of state-of-the-art ML and speech technologies.
• Familiarity with Git version control, branching, pull requests and merging.
• Knowledge of, and ability to work with, advanced software algorithms.
• Able to transfer technical knowledge to peers and management, as well as novices.
• Able to troubleshoot complex issues involving multiple interrelated systems.
• Comfortable working across different programming languages and technologies.
• Previous experience working automatic speech recognition and/or synthesis, digital signal processing, or related fields is required.
• Knowledge of, and ideally experience with, developing to Secure Software Development Lifecycle practices.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Highly-optimized multithreaded multicore coding skills.
• Prior experience with JetBrains tools (Goland, CLion, PyCharm, etc.).
• Some Python experience.
• Familiarity with Confluence, Jira and similar software management tools.

You are motivated by:

• Hustle: You inspire others to work as hard as you. You will find a way, no matter how hard the task is.
• Ownership: You have an owner/builder mentality. You care about what you deliver and own your mistakes.
• Proactivity: You don’t wait for someone to tell you what to do or what problems to solve. You are always looking for ways to learn and improve.
• Excellence: You set a high bar and surpass expectations.  You hit your goals and ask for more.
• Humility: You are not above any task in the organization and are willing to drop what you’re doing to help a teammate. 

What you can expect from us

The team:

Capacity team members enjoy the opportunity and benefits of working at an artificial intelligence startup, but with leaders who’ve worked at places like Apple, Ebay, Visa, Answers.com, Oracle, Boeing, and many more world-class companies. The culture at Capacity encourages innovation, independent problem solving, and collaboration as we continue to mature our product in the ever-changing world of AI.

We provide:

• Employer-paid health insurance (for you and your eligible dependents)
• Profit Interest Units/incentive compensation
• Unlimited vacation policy
• 401(k) with a company match
• Short term disability insurance
• Group life AD&D insurance
• A supportive, diverse workplace where we prioritize respect for each other and our clients
• A fun and collaborative team culture

Salary range:

• The expected base salary for the Research & Development Engineer role is between $115,000 and $145,000.

Still unsure?

At Capacity we value more than just hard skills.  Our goal is to build a holistic and diverse team.  If you aren’t sure if you qualify, just apply!  We will carefully consider your application and are always grateful for any time and effort invested in Capacity.  

But wait, there’s more!

At Capacity we believe in more than just building amazing products and helping our customers.  Although we are a remote workforce, we remember the neighborhood where we started. We still strive to elevate our community by furthering access to education and careers in the tech space. Our affiliated nonprofit, Create A Loop, brings rigorous computer science courses to underserved communities with little to no access to formal computer science education.  There are many opportunities for our Capacity team members to serve and educate our Create A Loop students throughout the year.