Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Speech Recognition (ASR / Voice AI)

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Job Title: Senior Machine Learning Engineer – Speech Recognition (ASR / Voice AI)

Location: 100% Remote

Employment Type: Full-time B2B Contract

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR) to join a global pioneer in conversational and voice AI technologies.

In this role, you will work on core speech technology platforms powering multilingual, real-world voice AI applications across automotive, customer engagement, and enterprise solutions. You will combine deep learning expertise with production-grade software engineering to train, tune, and deploy state-of-the-art ASR models serving millions of users worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

  • Train, tune, benchmark, and optimize state-of-the-art ASR models across multiple languages for enterprise-grade voice products.

  • Optimize ASR models for accuracy, latency, efficiency, and scalability across cloud and edge platforms.

  • Lead technical initiatives to design, build, and maintain internal tools and features enhancing core ASR capabilities.

  • Troubleshoot, triage, and solve complex, customer-specific ASR challenges and edge cases.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional engineering and research teams to ensure seamless integration of speech technologies into production environments.

  • Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, fostering knowledge sharing and technical excellence within the team.

Requirements

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in CS, EE, or related field with 8+ years of full-time commercial experience OR Master’s degree with 6+ years.

  • ASR & ML Domain Expertise: Strong experience with Automatic Speech Recognition (ASR), Keyword Spotting, or Natural Language Understanding (NLU).

  • Deep Learning Fundamentals: Strong understanding of neural network architectures and proficiency with deep learning frameworks.

  • Production Code: Proficiency in writing production-ready, clean, and maintainable Python code.

  • Cloud & Infrastructure: Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and containerized deployment in cloud environments.

  • Leadership: Proven track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring junior engineers.

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Kaldi, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.

  • Knowledge of on-device model optimization (e.g., TensorFlow Lite, ONNX).

  • Proficiency in production-level C++ code.

  • Experience with end-to-end ASR pipelines, NLP techniques related to speech, and working directly on client-facing solutions.

What We Offer

  • 100% Remote Work flexibility.

  • Competitive B2B remuneration matched to senior expertise.

  • Opportunity to shape state-of-the-art voice AI technologies at a global scale.

  • Collaborative, international engineering environment with complex technical challenges.

ID: 117 job_post.published_on: 02/11/2026
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