FutureVoices - Graduate Programme

Kickstart your career with FutureVoices, where innovation meets opportunity. Our 12-month Graduate Programme offers two six-month rotations across key areas-Product, Client Integration, Machine Learning, and Software Engineering. You'll gain hands-on experience, build cross-functional skills, and help shape the future of voice technology while discovering where your strengths truly shine.

The FutureVoices programme is designed to give you hands-on experience across four core areas of our business:

• Product
  Learn how we shape the next generation of speech technology. Work with product managers and designers to identify user needs, craft solutions, and deliver features that delight customers worldwide.
• Client Integration
  Collaborate with our customers to integrate Speechmatics into their products and workflows. Gain real-world experience in problem-solving, implementation, and ensuring our technology has maximum impact.
• Machine Learning
  Dive into advanced ML research and engineering. Train and fine-tune speech recognition models, experiment with self-supervised learning, and help bring academic ideas into production at scale.
• Software Engineering
  Build and maintain robust, scalable systems that power Speechmatics. Contribute to the core infrastructure, APIs, and tools that enable seamless deployment of our speech technology.

What You'll Gain

• Varied Expertise: By rotating across Product, Client Integration, ML, and Software Engineering, you'll develop both breadth and depth in voice AI.
• Mentorship & Learning: You'll be supported by experienced mentors, with access to training budgets, knowledge-sharing sessions, and communities
• Real-World Impact: Every project you touch will contribute to our mission of understanding every voice, from deploying features to solving customer challenges.
• Culture & Benefits: Hybrid work (2-3 days in Cambridge, with occasional travel to London) generous holiday allowance, wellness initiatives, and a supportive, inclusive environment.

Who You Are

• A recent graduate with a background in STEM, Computer Science, Engineering, or related disciplines, or comparable work experience.
• Confident in Python and excited to develop skills in software engineering and machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow.
• A problem-solver who thrives in collaborative environments and enjoys working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Curious, ambitious, and eager to grow - with a passion for the power of speech technology.

Not sure if you tick every box? That's okay - we're looking for potential, passion, and alignment with our mission above all else.

Key Dates:

• Proposed Start Date: 7th October 2025
• Technical Assessments: 15th September - 19th September 2025
• Assessment Centre: 24th September 2025

We encourage you to apply even if you do not feel you match all of the requirements exactly. The list of requirements is intended to show the kinds of experience and qualities we're looking for, but it is not exhaustive. If you are interested in the role, the team, and our mission, we would love to consider your application. We are always open to conversations and look forward to hearing from you.

Who we are:

Speechmatics is the leading expert in Speech Intelligence, and uses AI and Machine Learning to unlock business value in human speech worldwide. We work with an amazing mix of global companies, and our technology can integrate into our customers stack irrespective of their industry or use case - making it the go-to solution to harness useful information from speech.

Joining us means working with some of the smartest minds around the world, focused on cutting-edge projects and deploying the latest techniques to disrupt the market. We believe in putting people first; we'll do all we can to help you develop your skills and give you the tools you need to thrive. Our Focus Fridays give you an undisturbed day of focus, offset with Together Tuesdays when we have our team meetings, so you've always got the right balance.

We have structured a hybrid approach that includes 2-3 designated office days each week. This arrangement ensures that while we embrace the advantages of remote work, we also maintain the vital connection and synergy that only in-person interactions can foster.

This is only the beginning; we're looking for amazing people like you to continue our journey

What we can offer you:

No matter what stage of your career you're at - from paid internships and first-job opportunities through to management and senior positions - we'll support you with the training and development needed to reach your career aspirations with us. There really is no shortage of opportunities here for you to get involved and collaborate with those around you to deliver your best work.

We offer incredibly flexible working, regular company lunches, and birthday celebrations. But that's not all. We've spoken to our teams to find out what they want. From Private Medical, and Dental for you and your family, through to global working opportunities, a generous holiday allowance and pension/401K matching, we want to make sure our employees and their families are looked after. Every employee will receive a working from home allowance for tech or home office equipment (on top of your choice of laptop and accessories of course). Our approach to parental leave is designed to support employees globally. While this varies by geo, we have support in place for parents (including adoption assistance and reproductive health services) to ensure they have the time and financial resources needed to care for their growing families.

At Speechmatics, our mission is simple: Understand Every Voice out there.

That's not just about our tech - it's the heart and soul of who we are.We welcome different experiences, viewpoints, and identities. For us, it's not just the right thing to do; it's our catalyst for sparking innovation and creativity. Our teams thrive in an environment that celebrates and supports everyone - no matter their gender, identity or expression, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief, marital status, national origin, veteran status, pregnancy, or maternity status.

But we don't just open the door to diversity - we actively welcome it. Why? Because we believe every unique voice adds something special to our team, leading us to smarter solutions and a better workplace.

So, come as you are and join our Speechling community. We're building a place where every voice not only gets heard but is also respected and valued.

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