Product Manager - Audio Data Research

Join David AI as a Product ManagerDavid AI is pioneering the audio data research landscape, harnessing an R&D methodology to develop high-quality datasets that support AI models. Our vision is to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday experiences, with audio serving as the perfect entry point. As the demand for advanced audio AI solutions grows, the necessity for superior training data becomes paramount, and David AI is at the forefront of this evolution.Founded in 2024 by a talented team of former engineers from Scale AI, we’ve quickly established ourselves as a trusted partner for leading FAANG companies and AI labs. Our recent $50M Series B funding round, led by top-tier investors including Meritech and NVIDIA, is a testament to our trajectory and potential.We pride ourselves on our team’s intelligence, humility, and ambition. If you are passionate about research, engineering, product development, or operations, we invite you to contribute to our mission of advancing audio AI.The Product TeamOur Product team operates at the intersection of research, engineering, and operations, crafting audio data products that empower cutting-edge machine learning models. We translate groundbreaking research into scalable and thoughtful data products that prioritize quality, coverage, and clarity for model creators.Your RoleAs a Product Manager on our Product team, you will take charge of the strategy and execution of key components within our audio data portfolio. Collaborating closely with the Research, ML, Engineering, and Operations teams, you will convert model requirements into actionable data roadmaps, quality standards, and deliverables ready for clients.Key ResponsibilitiesSpecialize in areas such as data roadmap expansion, quality metrics, and evaluation based on your interests and background.Lead product strategy and development for audio data offerings, guiding them from research to full-scale production.Convert research insights into specific requirements for data collection, quality assurance, and documentation.Work in partnership with Research, ML, Engineering, and Operations teams to operationalize new datasets and capabilities.Establish metrics and success criteria to prioritize initiatives and evaluate impact across quality, coverage, cost, and speed.

At Thinking Machines Lab, our mission is to enhance humanity's potential through the advancement of collaborative general intelligence. We envision a future where everyone can access the knowledge and tools necessary to leverage AI for their individual needs and objectives.As a team of scientists, engineers, and innovators, we have developed some of the most widely utilized AI products, such as ChatGPT and Character.ai, along with open-weight models like Mistral, and popular open-source projects including PyTorch, OpenAI Gym, Fairseq, and Segment Anything.Role OverviewAt Thinking Machines, we adopt a multimodal-first approach, where multimodality is integral to our scientific goals and infrastructure. We are seeking skilled researchers to push the boundaries of audio capabilities. In this role, you will delve into how audio models can facilitate more natural and efficient communication and collaboration by preserving information and accurately capturing user intent.This position requires strong collaboration across pre-training, post-training, and product development with top-tier researchers, infrastructure engineers, and designers. Here, you will have the chance to influence the foundational capabilities of AI systems that will be utilized by millions globally.This role marries fundamental research with practical engineering, as we do not separate these functions internally. You will be expected to write high-performance code as well as engage with technical reports. It is an ideal position for someone who enjoys both extensive theoretical research and hands-on experimentation while laying the groundwork for how AI learns.Note: This is an evergreen role that remains open continuously to gauge interest in this research area. We receive numerous applications, and there may not always be an immediate match for your skills and experience. Nevertheless, we encourage you to apply, as we routinely review applications and reach out as new opportunities arise. You are welcome to reapply if you gain additional experience, but please avoid applying more frequently than every six months. Occasionally, we also post specific roles for distinct project or team needs, in which case you are welcome to apply directly alongside an evergreen submission.

About the Role bland is hiring a Machine Learning Researcher focused on audio in San Francisco. This role centers on advancing machine learning methods for sound processing and analysis. The team explores new ways to improve audio technology across different platforms. What You'll Do Research and develop machine learning techniques for audio applications Work on projects that aim to improve how audio is processed and understood Collaborate with others to apply research findings to real-world audio products Location This position is based in San Francisco.

Zyphra is an innovative artificial intelligence company located in the heart of San Francisco, California.The Opportunity:Join our dynamic team as a Research Engineer - Audio & Speech Models, where you will play a pivotal role in advancing Zyphra’s Audio Team. You will be instrumental in developing cutting-edge open-source text-to-speech and audio models. Your contributions will span the full spectrum of the model training process, from data collection and processing to the design of innovative architectures and training approaches.Your Responsibilities:Conduct large-scale audio training operationsOptimize the performance of our training infrastructureCollect, process, and evaluate audio datasetsImplement architectural and methodological improvements through rigorous testingWhat We Seek:A strong research mindset with the ability to navigate projects from ideation to implementation and documentation.Proficiency in rapid prototyping and implementation, allowing for swift experimentation.Effective collaboration skills in a fast-paced research environment.A quick learner who is eager to embrace and implement new concepts.Excellent communication abilities, enabling you to contribute to both research and engineering tasks at scale.Preferred Qualifications:Expertise in training audio models, such as text-to-speech, ASR, speech-to-speech, or emotion recognition.Experience with training audio autoencoders.Solid understanding of signal processing, particularly in audio.Familiarity with diffusion models, consistency models, or GANs.Experience with large-scale (multi-node) GPU training environments.Strong understanding of experimental methodologies for conducting rigorous tests and ablations.Interest in large-scale, parallel data processing pipelines.Competence in PyTorch and Python programming.Experience contributing to large, established codebases with rapid adaptation.

Join Our Innovative Team at David AIDavid AI is pioneering the audio data research landscape. We adopt a rigorous R&D methodology for developing datasets that parallels the standards upheld by leading AI laboratories. Our vision is to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday experiences, with audio serving as the perfect conduit. The evolution of audio AI is rapidly unfolding, yet the availability of high-quality training data remains a critical challenge. This is where David AI steps in.Founded in 2024 by a talented group of former engineers and operators from Scale AI, we have quickly become a trusted partner to numerous FAANG companies and AI research labs. Recently, we secured $50 million in a Series B funding round with notable investors, including Meritech, NVIDIA, and Alt Capital.Our culture is built on sharp intellect, humility, ambition, and a close-knit community. We invite exceptional minds in research, engineering, product development, and operations to join us as we advance the field of audio AI.Research Team OverviewAt David AI, we are convinced that superior model capabilities stem from high-quality, differentiated data. Our research team is dedicated to conducting ambitious, long-term studies into audio technology while collaborating with both internal and external partners to implement cutting-edge research insights into practical applications.Your Role as a Founding Audio AI Research EngineerIn this position, you will establish the research framework that influences how premier AI labs develop their audio models. You will have access to a top-tier team of human AI trainers, robust computing resources, and the autonomy to shape your research agenda.Key ResponsibilitiesCreate and implement comprehensive evaluation frameworks for assessing audio AI capabilities in areas such as speech, emotion detection, conversational dynamics, and acoustic patterns.Investigate and prototype innovative methodologies for audio quality assessment, automated labeling, and optimizing data collection processes.Design focused data collection pipelines aimed at capturing novel, high-value audio capabilities.Develop automated systems for ongoing classifier enhancement and prompt engineering evaluation.Assess cutting-edge models and formulate actionable research strategies.Publish your findings in prestigious conferences.

Join Us at Amplifier Health!We are pioneering healthcare innovations with the world's first Large Acoustic Model (LAM), a groundbreaking foundation model that utilizes human voice to identify health conditions. This is where science fiction meets reality, and we have secured substantial funding from leading investors to establish a transformative new category in healthcare.We are in search of a passionate AI researcher who is ready to break free from the traditional "publish or perish" mindset and focus on creating impactful intelligence that truly works in real-world applications.The Reality of Our WorkWe are entering an exhilarating phase of rapid growth. Our commitment to pushing the boundaries of technology is matched only by our dedication to saving lives at scale.Our team collaborates in person in San Francisco, believing that the most challenging problems are best tackled together at a whiteboard rather than through virtual meetings.We operate at a fast pace, quickly transitioning from hypothesis to code, training, and validation with immediate feedback.We enjoy our work and thrive as a close-knit team on an exciting journey, driven by our passion for what we do.Your MissionAs part of our elite AI Research team, you will elevate the state-of-the-art in acoustic modeling. Your role will involve designing innovative architectures to extract clinical-grade biomarkers from raw audio data, not just fine-tuning existing models.The Challenges Ahead:Novel Architectures: You will explore how Transformer architectures can be adapted to process complex acoustic signals and long-range dependencies.Biomarker Discovery: You will conduct experiments to identify specific acoustic features (such as jitter, shimmer, and respiratory rate) that correlate with health conditions, often uncovering new signals that have yet to be recognized by medical science.Data Efficiency: You will contribute to building a foundation model, utilizing self-supervised learning techniques to harness vast amounts of unlabeled audio data.

About UsTavus is an innovative research lab at the forefront of human computing technology. Our mission is to create AI Humans—advanced interfaces that bridge the gap between individuals and machines, eliminating the friction found in current systems. Our real-time human simulation models empower machines to see, hear, respond, and appear realistic, facilitating genuine, face-to-face conversations. With AI Humans, we blend the emotional intelligence inherent in humans with the extensive reach and reliability of machines, enabling them to serve as capable and trusted agents available 24/7, capable of communicating in any language.Envision a therapist accessible to everyone, a personal trainer that tailors sessions to your schedule, or a fleet of medical assistants dedicated to providing personalized attention to every patient. Tavus enables individuals, enterprises, and developers to create AI Humans that connect, empathize, and act with understanding on a large scale.Backed by prestigious investors like Sequoia Capital, Y Combinator, and Scale Venture Partners, we are a Series A company ready to shape the future of human-machine interaction.Join us in transforming a future where humans and machines genuinely comprehend one another.The RoleWe are seeking a passionate AI Researcher to join our core AI team and advance the science of audio-visual avatar generation. If you thrive in dynamic startup environments, enjoy experimenting with generative models, and are excited to see your research translated into production, you will find a welcoming home here.Your Mission Conduct research and develop cutting-edge audio-visual generation models for conversational agents (e.g., Neural Avatars, Talking Heads).Focus on models that intricately align with conversation flows, ensuring seamless integration of verbal and non-verbal cues.Experiment with diffusion models (DDPMs, LDMs, etc.), long-video generation, and audio synthesis.Collaborate closely with the Applied ML team to transition your research into practical applications.Stay updated on the latest breakthroughs in multimodal generation and contribute to the evolution of this field.You Will Excel If You Have:A PhD (or nearing completion) in a relevant discipline, or equivalent hands-on research experience.Proficiency in applying image/video generation techniques and a solid understanding of machine learning principles.

Join Canva as a Staff Research Scientist specializing in Video & Audio Generative AI. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your expertise in AI to develop innovative solutions that enhance our platform's multimedia capabilities. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to push the boundaries of AI technology, driving impactful projects that redefine user experiences.

About CartesiaAt Cartesia, we are on a mission to revolutionize artificial intelligence by creating interactive, ubiquitous intelligence that seamlessly adapts to your environment. Our groundbreaking approach tackles the challenge of processing and reasoning over extensive streams of audio, video, and text—1 billion text tokens, 10 billion audio tokens, and 1 trillion video tokens—all while maintaining on-device functionality.Founded by PhDs from the Stanford AI Lab who pioneered State Space Models (SSMs), we combine profound expertise in model innovation and systems engineering with a design-oriented product engineering team. Our aim is to build and deploy cutting-edge models and experiences that push the boundaries of AI.Supported by prominent investors including Index Ventures and Lightspeed Venture Partners, alongside a network of exceptional advisors and over 90 angel investors from diverse industries, we are at the forefront of AI advancement.The RoleAs a Senior Applied Researcher in Audio Understanding, you will confront some of the most complex challenges in audio perception. Your work will extend beyond traditional speech recognition to encompass a comprehensive range of audio understanding tasks, such as speaker identification, emotional interpretation, and navigation of intricate acoustic environments. You'll spearhead high-impact projects that are essential to our vision of developing truly aware AI.What You’ll DoDesign and implement innovative, large-scale models for complex audio understanding tasks, including multi-speaker automatic speech recognition (ASR), diarization, and non-speech audio classification, deploying them effectively at scale.Lead groundbreaking research in areas such as self-supervised learning for audio, few-shot learning, and resilient audio-visual perception.Establish new benchmarks and evaluation standards for our audio understanding systems.Create and manage extensive pre-training and fine-tuning datasets to enhance audio understanding capabilities.What We’re Looking ForIn-depth expertise in ASR, audio understanding, language modeling, or generative modeling.Experience with large-scale training, GPU/TPU acceleration, and model optimization.A strong practical mindset—capable of integrating scientific rigor with real-world applications.

As a Product Manager specializing in Research at Decagon, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our product strategy and driving innovation. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to identify market opportunities, define product vision, and deliver actionable insights that meet customer needs.Your responsibilities will include conducting thorough market research, analyzing user feedback, and collaborating with engineering, design, and marketing teams to ensure successful product launches. You will leverage your expertise to prioritize features and enhancements that align with our company objectives.

About AnthropicAt Anthropic, our mission is to develop trustworthy, interpretable, and controllable AI systems. We are dedicated to ensuring that AI technologies are safe and advantageous for both our users and society at large. Our rapidly expanding team comprises passionate researchers, engineers, policy specialists, and business leaders collaborating to create beneficial AI solutions.About the RoleAs a Product Manager on the Research team at Anthropic, you will be responsible for the conception and launch of innovative models and products that push the boundaries of safe AI technology. Collaborating closely with our research teams, you will help transform credible applied research into practical applications and identify high-impact use cases based on customer needs. We seek someone who is enthusiastic about developing secure and advantageous AI technologies and excels in ambiguous environments. Your inquisitiveness about user needs will empower you to link cutting-edge technology with products that provide tangible value.We are looking for seasoned founders and product managers who can connect research with ambitious product experimentation, possessing the ability to create and develop entirely new product categories powered by AI.

Join Our Pioneering TeamAt Sieve, we are trailblazers in the realm of AI research, specifically dedicated to harnessing the power of video data. Our cutting-edge infrastructure processes exabyte-scale video, utilizing innovative video understanding methodologies, and integrating diverse data sources to create groundbreaking datasets that redefine video modeling. With video accounting for a staggering 80% of global internet traffic, it stands as the cornerstone of digital creativity, communication, gaming, AR/VR, and robotics. Our mission is to eliminate the primary barrier to the growth of these technologies: the scarcity of high-quality training data.Having collaborated with leading AI laboratories, we achieved $XXM in revenue last quarter alone with a compact team of just 15 talented individuals. Our successful Series A funding round last year, backed by prestigious firms such as Matrix Partners, Swift Ventures, Y Combinator, and AI Grant, underscores our potential for exponential growth.The Role You’ll PlayAs an Applied Research Engineer at Sieve, you will be instrumental in constructing high-performance building blocks and expansive pipelines to achieve high-precision video comprehension at internet scale. Your role will often involve tackling ambiguous research challenges and devising ingenious solutions. You will engage with domains including computer vision, audio processing, and text processing.The ideal candidate will possess a strong command of models and APIs, leveraging innovative pre/post-processing techniques, parallelism, pipelining, inference optimization, and occasional fine-tuning to maximize performance.

About David AIDavid AI is a pioneering audio data research company that applies a rigorous R&D framework to data development, akin to that of leading AI labs. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday life, recognizing that audio serves as a natural interface. As the demand for advanced audio AI grows, the need for high-quality training data becomes critical—this is where David AI excels.Founded in 2024 by a talented team of former Scale AI engineers and operators, we have rapidly secured partnerships with major FAANG companies and AI laboratories. Recently, we raised $50M in Series B funding from prestigious investors like Meritech, NVIDIA, Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, First Round Capital, and others.Our team is composed of sharp, humble, and ambitious individuals who collaborate closely. We are eager to welcome the brightest minds in research, engineering, product, and operations to join us in advancing the frontiers of audio AI.About our Data Operations TeamThe Data Operations team is the powerhouse behind David AI's Data Factory, converting raw audio into exceptional training datasets for top AI labs. Our goal is to develop and manage new data pipelines on a grand scale.This entails starting with a model capability we aim to unlock, experimenting with various data shapes and collection strategies, and validating these approaches with researchers. Once we identify a successful method, we industrialize it by creating reliable, efficient, and high-quality audio processing pipelines. Our team thrives in ambiguous environments, adept at both prototyping innovative workflows and managing extensive production systems.About This RoleAs the Data Product Operations Lead, you will be instrumental in propelling the Data Factory at David AI. Your responsibilities will include designing and scaling pipelines that transform raw audio into valuable datasets for leading AI labs. You will take full ownership of data products from initial prototypes to large-scale implementations, actively building workflows, validating them with researchers, and ensuring their reliability at production levels.In This Role, You WillOversee the complete success of a data pipeline, from initial experiments to scaling up production systems that produce high-quality audio data in significant volumes.Design and operate pipelines that maintain reliability, quality, and efficiency while processing an extensive volume of audio data.

Join David AIAt David AI, we are pioneering the audio data research landscape. Our research and development approach to data ensures that we deliver datasets with the same precision and rigor that leading AI labs apply to their models. Our mission is to seamlessly integrate AI into everyday life, leveraging audio as a key channel. As we witness advancements in audio AI and the emergence of new use cases, we recognize that high-quality training data is the critical component. This is where David AI steps in.Founded in 2024 by a group of former engineers and operators from Scale AI, we have rapidly established partnerships with major FAANG companies and AI labs. Recently, we secured a $50M Series B funding round from prominent investors including Meritech, NVIDIA, Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, and First Round Capital.Our team is sharp, humble, and ambitious. We are on the lookout for talented individuals in research, engineering, product management, and operations to join us in our mission to redefine the audio AI landscape.About Our Machine Learning TeamOur Machine Learning team operates at the forefront of innovative research and practical application, transforming raw audio into high-quality data for top AI labs and enterprises. We manage the entire machine learning lifecycle—from exploring novel speech processing algorithms to deploying models that handle terabytes of audio data daily.Your RoleAs an Applied ML Engineer at David AI, you will develop state-of-the-art speech and audio models, establish production inference systems, and create robust pipelines that demonstrate the true potential of high-quality data.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch and Design: Create solutions using advanced signal processing algorithms and cutting-edge ML models tailored for speech and audio applications.Development: Build production-grade inference algorithms, pipelines, and APIs in collaboration with cross-functional teams to extract valuable insights for our clients.Collaboration: Work alongside our Operations team to gather valuable training and evaluation datasets to enhance our model quality.Architecture: Design systems that ensure durable and resilient inference and evaluations.

About David AIDavid AI is pioneering the audio data research landscape, applying a rigorous R&D approach to dataset development akin to the methodologies used in AI labs for model creation. Our goal is to integrate AI seamlessly into real-world applications, with audio serving as the perfect entry point due to its inherent versatility and human connection. As the audio AI field progresses, the demand for high-quality training data becomes critical, and that's where David AI excels.Founded in 2024 by a team of experienced engineers and operators from Scale AI, David AI has quickly gained traction, serving prominent clients among FAANG companies and AI research labs. Recently, we secured a $50M Series B funding round from esteemed investors including Meritech, NVIDIA, Jack Altman (Alt Capital), Amplify Partners, and First Round Capital.Our team embodies intelligence, humility, ambition, and a close-knit ethos. We are on the lookout for exceptional talent in research, engineering, product, and operations to join us in advancing the frontiers of audio AI.About Our Engineering TeamAt David AI, our engineering team is responsible for constructing the pipelines, platforms, and models that convert raw audio into valuable data for top AI labs and enterprises. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment, comprising product engineers, infrastructure specialists, and machine learning experts dedicated to leading the charge in audio data research.We operate at a fast pace, taking ownership of our projects from conception through to production. Our team develops real-time processing pipelines capable of managing terabytes of audio data daily while deploying innovative generative audio models.About This RoleAs a Product Engineer at David AI, you will design and implement state-of-the-art tools that enable our users to leverage audio data effectively for training their AI models. You will collaborate closely with researchers to continuously refine our data collection methodologies.Your ResponsibilitiesDeliver full-stack features that will be utilized by thousands of users on a daily basis.Develop scalable systems that create essential data processing pipelines, extracting actionable insights from terabytes of audio data each day.Construct, deploy, and assess LLM and DSP-based solutions to enhance our clients' comprehension of intricate features within our datasets.Rapidly iterate on research hypotheses by collaborating with researchers and the operations team to deploy enhancements efficiently.

About AfterQuery AfterQuery partners with leading AI labs to advance training data and evaluation frameworks. The team builds high-signal datasets and runs thorough evaluations that go beyond standard benchmarks. As a post-Series A, early-stage company in San Francisco, AfterQuery gives each team member room to shape the future of AI models. Role Overview: Research Scientist - Frontier Data This role focuses on designing datasets and developing evaluation systems that influence how top AI models are trained and assessed. Working closely with research teams at major AI labs, the scientist explores new data collection techniques, investigates where models fall short, and sets up metrics to track progress. The work is hands-on and experimental, moving quickly from hypothesis to live testing and directly impacting large-scale model training. Key Responsibilities Design data slides and analyze data structures to uncover model weaknesses in areas like finance, software development, and enterprise operations. Build and refine evaluation rubrics and reward signals for RLHF and RLVR training approaches. Study annotator behavior and run experiments to improve model capabilities across different domains. Develop quantitative frameworks to measure dataset quality, diversity, and their effect on model alignment and performance. Work with research teams to turn training objectives into concrete data and evaluation needs. What We Look For Experience as an undergraduate or master’s research student (PhD not required). Background or internships with RL environments or AI safety and benchmarking organizations (e.g., METR, Artificial Analysis) is a strong plus. Genuine interest in how data structure, selection, and quality affect model outcomes. Demonstrated skill in designing experiments, acting quickly, and extracting insights from complex data. Comfort working across sectors such as finance, software engineering, and policy. Strong quantitative background and familiarity with LLM training pipelines, RLHF/RLVR methods, or evaluation frameworks. A hands-on mindset focused on building practical solutions.

About Our TeamAt OpenAI, we are committed to ensuring the responsible and extensive adoption of artificial intelligence. Our Marketing team plays a vital role in this mission by deeply understanding our customer audiences and market trends, influencing product development, creating sustainable monetization strategies, and driving awareness and engagement with OpenAI’s products and platform.We employ a data-driven approach to analyze markets, devise monetization strategies, and identify customer needs that inform our product strategies and messaging. Collaborating closely with Sales, Partnerships, Product, Engineering, Research, Communications, and Design, we aim to deliver a seamless end-to-end customer experience and spearhead go-to-market initiatives for new product launches across various channels.Role OverviewAs the Product Marketing Manager for Research, you will be responsible for overseeing the comprehensive go-to-market strategy for ChatGPT’s research initiatives. From our foundational models to groundbreaking image generation, research is central to OpenAI's progress and enhances user experiences. You will articulate research advancements to a diverse audience—from everyday users to the academic community—and bring those narratives to life with compelling creative examples that showcase new possibilities. Collaborating with the research team, you'll craft engaging stories around their innovations at the forefront of AI. Additionally, you will partner with our communications team to weave a cohesive narrative addressing capabilities, safety, and diverse use cases, while working with integrated, creative, and performance marketing teams to convert those capabilities into top-of-funnel acquisition campaigns and develop scalable content systems.Key ResponsibilitiesInterpret research breakthroughs and their implications for consumers.Craft key messaging and value propositions, incorporating use cases and competitive analysis.Draft product marketing briefs to facilitate creative, communications, and cross-functional marketing teams in bringing research narratives to life.Link product launches to creative messaging throughout the user journey to maintain awareness and usage, contributing to the overall ChatGPT consumer narrative.Ideal Candidate ProfileAbility to translate complex technical concepts into clear, differentiated value for various audiences (consumers, power users, and research communities).

About Liquid AILiquid AI, a pioneering company spun out of MIT CSAIL, is at the forefront of developing general-purpose AI systems that operate efficiently across various platforms, from data center accelerators to on-device hardware. Our commitment to low latency, minimal memory usage, privacy, and reliability allows us to partner with some of the most esteemed enterprises in consumer electronics, automotive, life sciences, and financial services. As we experience rapid growth, we are seeking exceptional talent to join our innovative journey.The OpportunityJoin our cutting-edge Audio team, where we are developing advanced speech-language models capable of handling Speech-to-Text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), and speech-to-speech tasks within a unified architecture. This pivotal role supports applied audio model development, directly collaborating with the technical lead to deliver production systems that operate on-device under real-time constraints. You will take ownership of key workstreams encompassing data pipelines, evaluation systems, and customer deployments. If you are eager to tackle unique technical challenges within a small, elite team where your contributions are impactful, this is the role for you.What We're Looking ForWe are seeking an individual who:Builds first, theorizes later: You prioritize shipping working systems over theoretical models; production-grade code is your default.Owns outcomes end-to-end: You take full responsibility for everything from data pipelines to customer deployments and don't shy away from challenges.Thrives under constraints: On-device, low-latency, memory-constrained environments motivate you. You view constraints as opportunities for innovative design.Ramps quickly on new territory: You are comfortable closing knowledge gaps swiftly and actively seek feedback to drive results.The WorkDevelop and scale data pipelines for audio model training, including preprocessing, augmentation, and quality filtering at scale.Design, implement, and maintain evaluation systems that assess multimodal performance across both internal and public benchmarks.Fine-tune and adapt audio models to cater to customer-specific use cases, taking charge from requirement gathering through to deployment.Contribute production code to the core audio repository while collaborating closely with infrastructure and research teams.Facilitate experimentation under real hardware constraints, transitioning smoothly between customer-focused projects and core development initiatives.

Product ResearcherAs a Product Researcher at Firecrawl, you will be pivotal in shaping our future product development. Our engineering team is currently focused on delivering robust infrastructure, while our sales and support teams effectively manage incoming queries. However, we are seeking a dedicated individual to drive our larger product initiatives—those that will elevate our tool into a leading platform. Currently, we possess a cutting-edge commercial research paper search endpoint with limited use. Our features, including answers, reranking, and monitoring, require the dedicated focus of a researcher like you. You will ensure that we prioritize effectively based on genuine customer needs.This role transcends traditional product management; you will immerse yourself in the field, engaging in frequent conversations with customers—conducting 15-25 interactions weekly. These will include discovery calls, user interviews, onboarding sessions, and discussions surrounding churn. Your mission is to uncover insights that reveal our customers' challenges and aspirations, effectively bridging the gap between our developers' efforts and our product roadmap.

Join David AI as a Staff Product EngineerAt David AI, we are pioneering the field of audio data research, applying a rigorous R&D methodology to create robust datasets that empower AI models. Our vision is to integrate AI seamlessly into daily life, with audio serving as the key medium. As the demand for high-quality training data grows, we position ourselves as the solution.Founded in 2024 by a team of seasoned engineers from Scale AI, we quickly garnered the trust of leading FAANG companies and AI labs. Our recent $50M Series B funding round was led by prestigious investors including Meritech and NVIDIA, underscoring our potential in the audio AI landscape.We pride ourselves on our dynamic, collaborative, and ambitious team, and we are on the lookout for exceptional talent in research, engineering, product, and operations to help us redefine audio AI.About Our Engineering TeamOur engineering team is at the forefront of innovation, building the infrastructure, platforms, and models that convert raw audio into valuable data for top-tier AI labs and enterprises. We are a close-knit group of product engineers, infrastructure experts, and machine learning specialists who are dedicated to establishing the first-ever audio data research organization.We operate with agility, taking ownership of our projects from inception to deployment, delivering production-ready solutions on a daily basis. Our engineers design real-time pipelines that manage vast amounts of speech data while deploying advanced generative audio models.Your RoleAs a Staff Product Engineer, you will spearhead our Product Engineering team, developing state-of-the-art products that enable our clients to harness audio data effectively for model training. You will collaborate with researchers to continually refine our data collection methodologies.Your ResponsibilitiesLead the development of full-stack features, rapidly iterating to deliver daily innovations to our users.Construct scalable systems that process terabytes of audio data and extract actionable insights.Deploy and assess LLM- and DSP-based solutions to enhance customer understanding of their data.Facilitate research iterations and deployment interfaces for data collection in collaboration with researchers and operations.