About the role
Speechmatics, a leader in Speech Intelligence, is seeking a Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join their innovative team focused on advancing speech recognition technology. The role involves working on complex research and development projects, utilizing the latest in machine learning, especially transformer architectures and distributed training techniques. The engineer will contribute to building highly accurate speech models and ensure their deployment into production environments.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in collaborative R&D, a keen eye for detail, and a broad understanding of modern ML stacks. Knowledge of optimization strategies for inference and contributions to open-source or top-tier publications are preferred. The role offers a hybrid work setup, combining remote work with in-office days, and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.
This position is a freelance/contract role, based in London, with a focus on cutting-edge speech AI research. Speechmatics emphasizes diversity, innovation, and a supportive environment, encouraging applicants from various backgrounds to contribute to their mission of understanding every voice worldwide. The company values inclusivity and offers flexible benefits to support employees' well-being.