Staff AI Research Engineer, Speech Recognition

The role

You will develop and train speech models and large-scale neural network models. You will work with a full-stack team to support product features like Video Call and the learning path.

What you will do

• Join a full-stack team of frontend, backend, and other AI Research engineers.
• Contribute to the development and training of speech models and large-scale neural network models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align model outputs with company objectives.
• Participate in and help drive strategic product and business decision making.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in machine learning.
• Mentor team members.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient machine learning solutions.

Required qualifications

• Proven experience as an AI research engineer, for example, in speech recognition, TTS, LLMs, or related fields.
• Strong background in training and fine-tuning large models in an applied setting.
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with a focus on machine learning or artificial intelligence, or equivalent experience.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Deep understanding of machine learning concepts, frameworks, and best practices.

About the company

Duolingo's mission is to develop the best education in the world and make it universally available.