Software Engineer, Voice AI (Tamil)

Job Description

SoundHound AI is seeking a Software Engineer, Voice AI (Tamil) to join their team in Bengaluru, India. The ideal candidate will possess native-level proficiency in Tamil and a strong interest in developing user-friendly VoiceAI products using C++. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in NLP, NLU, NLG, speech, and search, all developed in-house. In this role, the Software Engineer will:

• Leverage coding skills and knowledge of the Tamil language.
• Develop Conversational AI using a domain-oriented development paradigm.
• Implement and scale the core codebase, addressing algorithmic and design challenges.
• Write code that interacts with third-party APIs.
• Collaborate with engineers building similar features for other languages.

Requirements for this position include:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with 2+ years of experience as a Software Engineer OR a Master’s Degree in Computer Science.
• Excellent coding skills in C++ and at least one scripting language.
• Experience designing unit and integration tests and maintaining rigorous standards for code quality.
• Native-like proficiency in Tamil and fluency in English.
• Passion for working at the intersection of software engineering and linguistics.
• Experience designing efficient architectures, algorithms, and interfaces.
• Comfort working in a Linux environment.

SoundHound AI offers:

• Opportunity to work on AI-powered experiences.
• A values-driven company culture.
• A supportive and collaborative environment.