Research Staff, Data Science

Deepgram Inc.

Job Overview

Location

USA | Remote

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• Drive high-performance data acquisition, preparation, and synthesis pipelines to generate data for the next generation of speech and language AI foundation models.
• Develop advanced characterizations of complex conversational audio using a diverse toolkit of signal processing techniques and deep learning models.
• Collaborate with DataOps and Engineering teams to build automated systems that scale human annotators’ ability to label high-value data and provide critical feedback on model outputs.
• Build advanced benchmarking methodologies and curated datasets for evaluating conversational voice systems.
• Document and present results of data experiments and analysis to internal and external audiences.
• Own the entire data stack including data acquisition, characterization, cleaning, serving, and transformation from a blank page.
• Apply statistical methods and deep learning models to understand complex, high-dimensional audio data.
• Design and implement scalable systems that automate and amplify human impact using AI tools.
• Experiment with and integrate the latest AI models into daily workflows to improve efficiency and output quality.
• Pioneer entirely new approaches to unsolved problems in voice AI, identifying critical experiments that validate or kill ideas within days.
• Scale successful proofs-of-concept 100x by designing infrastructure that supports world-scale deployment.
• Work closely with product, engineering, and data teams to deploy models on the most scalable voice API on the planet.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, accessible language for diverse audiences.
• Maintain clean, modular, and production-grade code in Python with PyTorch.
• Continuously adapt to rapid changes in AI technology and evolving research frontiers in voice AI.
• Contribute to a culture of AI-first thinking, where using and building AI tools is core to daily operations and performance measurement.

🎯 Requirements

• Experience building data processing pipelines from a blank page and owning the entire data stack including data acquisition, characterization, cleaning, serving, and transformation
• Experience and expertise applying statistical methods and deep learning models to understand complex data
• Strong communication skills and the ability to translate complex concepts into simple terms for diverse audiences
• Strong software engineering skills with particular emphasis on developing clean, modular code in Python and working with PyTorch

🏖️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Annual wellness stipend
• Mental health support
• Unlimited PTO
• Generous paid parental leave
• Flexible schedule
• 12 Paid US company holidays
• Quarterly personal productivity stipend
• One-time stipend for home office upgrades
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Tax Savings Programs
• Learning / Education stipend
• Participation in talks and conferences
• Employee Resource Groups
• AI enablement workshops / sessions

Skills & Technologies

Python

PyTorch

Senior

Remote

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About Deepgram Inc.

Deepgram builds end-to-end speech AI infrastructure that converts live or recorded audio into text and insights. The company trains large-scale neural networks on GPU clusters to deliver low-latency transcription, keyword detection, and speaker diarization through a single API. Developers use the platform for call centers, meetings, podcasts, and voice bots, paying per minute or hosting the engine on-premise. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, Deepgram serves enterprises seeking accurate, private, and customizable speech recognition without vendor lock-in.

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