Josh Talks' JIVA team works in the space of human data generation for ASR teams to train their AI Speech Models. We produce the best in class datasets for Indian Languages. Data is one of the 3 fundamental pillars on which any AI system is built. With the other 2 pillars (compute and algorithm) becoming increasingly standardised and accessible, models will compete on data for performance. We are incredibly proud and honoured to be participating in the advent of AI in this unique way. Additionally, along with the revolution brought about by LLMs, drastic improvements in speech technologies like TTS, the way humans interact with computers is set to make a change. The data we are producing is some of the most important work for how humanity will interact with AI. If you are incredibly excited at the prospect of being able to make a meaningful impact in the development of AI and are interested to get this job write to me directly at shobhit@joshtalks.com and tell me what makes your a great fit for this role (read personality traits needed).
Overview:
In this role, you will design, develop, and maintain both frontend and backend components of our web applications, with a strong emphasis on integrating machine learning models and processing complex, multilingual datasets. You will help build scalable, high-performance systems that power real-time language analysis and user-friendly interfaces.
Key Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain robust backend systems and RESTful APIs to support NLP and speech recognition functionalities.
- Integrate machine learning models (e.g., for speech-to-text, language translation, or sentiment analysis) into web applications for real-time processing.
- Develop responsive and intuitive frontend interfaces to visualize language data, such as transcripts, audio insights, or multilingual outputs.
- Collaborate with data scientists and machine learning engineers to ensure seamless deployment of AI models within the application stack.
- Optimize systems for performance and scalability, particularly for processing large datasets and enabling real-time language solutions.
- Implement secure data handling practices to safeguard sensitive language data and comply with privacy regulations.
- Ensure applications support multilingual content and code-switched data, with cross-browser compatibility and accessibility in mind.
- Debug and resolve issues across the full stack, including frontend, backend, and machine learning integration points.
- Oversee the full development lifecycle, from planning and coding to testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
- Keep abreast of advancements in NLP, AI, and web development to enhance our technology stack and workflows.
Required Skills:
- Strong knowledge of Django and Python for building web applications and APIs.
- Proficiency with databases (e.g., MySQL) and managing large-scale datasets.
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL) and ORM frameworks.
- Strong command of frontend technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Angular.
- Experience with machine learning frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch) and integrating AI models into production applications.
- Knowledge of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) for deploying AI-driven solutions.
- Familiarity with modern frontend tools like Webpack or Babel, and version control systems like Git.
- Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset for cross-functional teamwork.
- Preferred: Experience developing multilingual applications or working with code-switched data (e.g., Hindi-English).
- Preferred: Background in speech recognition technologies or audio data processing.
Preferred Qualifications (Must Haves)
- Experience with RESTful API development.
- Experience with cloud services such as AWS, GCP, or Azure.
- Familiarity with Docker and containerisation tools.
- Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Should love finding flaws in your own code.
Personality Traits of people who thrive at Josh
- Entrepreneurial Nature
- Relentless Speed and Positivity. You genuinely like executing tasks with urgency and precision while radiating a positive attitude
- Focused and Hungry. You zero in on what matters most—whether it’s revenue, product, or customers—and pursue it with relentless hunger. Ambition drives you to take ownership, sacrifice when needed, and push forward in the face of ambiguity.
- Data Driven, Innovative and Efficient
- ‘Get shit done’ attitude
- Knowing how insanely hard it is to build a startup you still want to be a part of the early team
- Can work independently without needing someone to manage
- Self Learner with a quest to learn and grow
- You’re the “I’ll figure it out” person who never backs down.
- Is excited about building/growing Josh Talks
- Is incredibly excited at the prospect of AI and how the world is going to change
This is a full-time job based in our Gurgaon office. Pay is competitive. We actively seek team-members from diverse backgrounds, and we only hire extremely driven people.
We are looking for a core team member who is willing to be a part of something big, and join a team of extremely driven and passionate individuals who are interested in changing the world.
We like no nonsense, get shit done kind of people.
If you are super interested in this position write to me directly at shobhit@joshtalks.com and tell me what sets your apart and makes you the ideal candidate (read the personality traits needed). Don't just share your skills, tell me why you want ‘this’ specific job and why you are the best candidate for this role.