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Machine Learning Engineer – Text-to-Speech Manchester, UK (Onsite)

Connex
Manchester
1 week ago
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Manchester, UK (Onsite)
As a Senior Machine Learning Engineer, you will be instrumental in deploying state-of-the-art Text-to-Speech models. You will be responsible for scaling and optimising TTS systems, ensuring they are production-ready and capable of running efficiently on large-scale deployments.
Join our Team!

We are at the forefront of revolutionising Text-to-Speech (TTS) and Speech Synthesis in Conversational AI, and we're looking for a skilled Senior Machine Learning Engineer to join our expanding team.
Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate closely with the TTS team to deploy and scale advanced models in production environments.
Lead efforts in optimising TTS pipelines for performance and scalability, particularly focusing on GPU utilisation.
Implement and maintain LLM (Large Language Models) and transformers, ensuring efficient inference on a large scale.
Integrate and manage LLM-based inference servers like Triton, TensorRT, or TorchServe to streamline model deployment and scaling.
Work on deploying complex pipelines in production, ensuring seamless integration with existing systems.
Must-Have Qualifications:

MSc or PhD in Computer Science or a related field.
3-5 years of hands-on experience deploying and scaling machine learning solutions in production.
Proven experience in deploying and optimising LLMs/transformers in production environments.
Knowledge of LLM inference servers (e.g., Triton, TensorRT, TorchServe).
Experience with GPU scaling for large-scale machine learning models.
Expertise in deploying complex machine learning pipelines in production environments.
Proficiency with PyTorch and Hugging Face transformers.
Experience with neural audio codecs (e.g., Encodec).
Background in Text-to-Speech (TTS) development.
Experience with advanced techniques such as Residual Vector Quantization (RVQ), Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), and diffusion models.
About ConnexAI

ConnexAI is an award-winning Conversational AI platform. Designed by a world-class engineering team, ConnexAI's technology enables organizations to maximize profitability, increase revenue and take productivity to new levels. ConnexAI provides cutting-edge, enterprise-grade AI applications including AI Agent, AI Guru, AI Analytics, ASR, AI Voice, and AI Quality.

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