Software Engineer C++ - Smart Devices

Job Description

At SoundHound Inc., we believe every brand should have a voice. As the leading innovator of conversational technologies, we’re trusted by top brands around the globe. Houndify, our independent Voice AI platform, with 70,000+ users, allows brands to create custom voice assistants that deliver results with unprecedented speed and accuracy.

Our mission is to enable humans to interact with the things around them in the same way we interact with each other: by speaking naturally. We’re making that a reality through our SoundHound music discovery app and Hound voice assistant and through our strategic partnerships with brands like Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Deutsche Telekom, and Pandora. Today, our customized voice AI solutions allow people to talk to phones, cars, smart speakers, mobile apps, coffee machines, and every other part of the emerging ‘voice-first’ world.

Our diverse team of engineers, UX/UI designers, writers, data scientists and linguists are all passionate about creating a world with more conversations. With more than 14 years of expertise in voice technology, we have hundreds of millions of end users, and a worldwide team in six countries building solutions for a voice-first world.

About the Role:

• This is a fantastic opportunity to join the core group working on Speech Recognition at SoundHound where you have a chance to apply NLU in a real-world setting
• If you are a tinkerer who enjoys bringing devices to life, this position is for you
• You will get hands-on experience solving problems with products that will be used by real people. You should be willing to work in a demanding environment with fast turn-around times
• It’s not just about porting to different devices, it’s also about innovating to do things that no one has done before

Requirements:

• Proficient in C and C++
• Excellent with algorithms and data structures
• Good knowledge of Linux
• Familiar with scripting languages (bash, tcsh, etc.) and or Python or Perl
• Ability to write clean code
• BS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Nice to Haves:

• Familiarity with compiler design
• Experience working with various build systems
• Experience with device drivers
• Experience working with hardware
• MS in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent