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Senior Software Engineer, Lead (Music Search)


Ready to be a part of something big? Join our team at SoundHound AI, where AI innovation and real-world impact come together. We unite voice AI, generative AI, and conversational AI to deliver powerful AI solutions that reimagine how people interact with the products and services they rely on. Whether it’s voice-enabling vehicles, streamlining patient journeys, or enhancing customer service, our multilingual, omnichannel AI technology touches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.
In our mission to make audio-based searching as accurate, cost-effective, and scalable as text-based searching, SoundHound has re-invented many wheels, sometimes turning conventional search wisdom on its head, and often solving problems that have never had scalable solutions before. Join SoundHound as a Senior Software Engineer to spearhead our cutting-edge music search project. In this role, you'll leverage advanced algorithms and data insights to revolutionize how users interact with music, have an opportunity to shape the future of the project, while honing your leadership skills and growing the team.

We're seeking creative minds with a passion for music and tech to enhance our state-of-the-art solutions. Enjoy a collaborative work environment, opportunities for career advancement, and the chance to impact millions of music lovers worldwide. Ready to make a change? Apply now and let your passion lead the way!

In this role, you will:


  • Leverage advanced algorithms and data insights to transform user interactions with music
  • Have the opportunity to shape the future of the project and its direction
  • Develop leadership skills and contribute to team growth
  • Enhance and innovate state-of-the-art music solutions
  • Hire and organize the work of additional team members.
  • Make a significant impact on millions of music enthusiasts worldwide

We would love to hear from you if:


  • You have a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science with 10-12 years of relevant work experience
  • You have strong hands-on programming skills in C++
  • You are proficient in Linux and well versed in using Linux command line tools
  • You have knowledge in at least one scripting language (e.g. Python, Bash, etc with Python being preferred)
  • You have proficiency in writing SQL queries, and have experience using relational databases such as MySQL or PostgreSQL
  • You have experience working with distributed systems
  • You are familiar with backend development

**Please be aware that if your application progresses, the first step will involve an invitation to complete a pre-assessment test.**


_____________________________By working at SoundHound AI, you will join hundreds of employees across the globe who strive every day to create exceptional AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and patients. We are a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win.Our mission is to build voice AI for the world and use our global, diverse perspectives to achieve real generational breakthroughs.

SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers. To view our job applicant privacy policy, please visit https://static.soundhound.com/corpus/ta/applicantprivacynotice.html.#LI-PP1#LI-HYBRID

Life at SoundHound AI

SoundHound Inc. is the leading innovator in voice-enabled AI technologies. We believe every product should have a voice. With the passion to make our world more connected, we use voice AI to make interactions with the things around us more human. With the Houndify platform, we empower companies to integrate voice AI into their products through an independent platform that is always learning. Our consumer app Hound is a hands-free, AI-powered virtual assistant that allows you to search using your natural voice. Our SoundHound app applies our technology to music, enabling people to discover, explore, and share the beats around them, and even find the name of that song stuck in their heads by singing or humming. We’re a diverse and driven team of engineers, designers, writers, and linguists—all bent on creating a world with more conversation.
Thrive Here & What We Value1. Values-driven company2. Supportive environment3. Open and honest4. Nimble and focused5. Global perspectives critical for success6. Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities7. Comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, flexible working hours8. Mission to build Voice AI for the world

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