Software Engineer Intern, PlayAI
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
Conversational voice AI
Open for applications
Conversational voice AI
21-100 employees
Open for applications
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make conversation voice AI accessible and useful to all.
Role
Who you are
- Are you actively diving into AI tech?
- Do you find yourself building prototypes utilizing novel LLM technology?
- Are you looking for an equally creative team?
- A dense GitHub portfolio demonstrating consistent contributions over time. Showcase your ability to build and ship code efficiently
- Experience with audio data flow (nice to have, but not required)
- A passion for building prototypes and delivering fast solutions with high technical accuracy
- Ability to explain complex concepts without needing a whiteboard and articulate mental models clearly
- Strong problem-solving skills, resilience, and the ability to maintain focus under pressure
- Currently enrolled in school (this role is ideal for students or recent graduates eager to grow in the field)
- Strong expertise in Node.js (backend) and React (frontend)
- Familiarity with LLM technologies (Large Language Models)
- Experience with Firebase is a plus
- Can visualize product changes from users' point of view
- Comfort with end-to-end development, including troubleshooting, full bug hunting and resolution capability, and deployment
What the job involves
- A highly fast-paced environment that values hard work and quick output. However, if you’re okay with leaving a small UI bug in production over a weekend - please don’t apply
- Prototype Development: Build and iterate on fast prototypes utilizing LLM technology and full-stack web development (Node.js and React)
- Contribute to a Creative Team: Bring new ideas to the table and collaborate with cross-functional teams to push forward creative AI solutions
Application process
- Project Demonstration: You will present a project you’ve worked on independently, showcasing your technical skills and ability to deliver results under tight timelines
- Soft Skills Evaluation: We’ll assess your ability to communicate complex ideas clearly, work independently, and handle pressure resiliently
Our take
PlayAI is tapping into the growing demand for voice AI, a market that is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. With the increasing use of voice technology in both business and consumer applications, companies are seeking more natural, lifelike voice solutions for everything from customer service to sales.
PlayAI makes it easy for businesses to create high-quality voice agents without having to build their own models from scratch. Its platform uses advanced language models trained on thousands of hours of human speech, allowing developers to generate voices in various languages, accents and genders. Its impressive PlayDialog tool can create voice with real emotion, pacing, and tone, making interactions more authentic and engaging.
With substantial funding to its name, PlayAI is ready for growth. Recent updates, including PlayDialog and PlayNote, show that it is committed to staying ahead of the curve. And, as the demand for voice AI continues to surge, opportunity for the company is high.
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Company
Funding (2 rounds)
Nov 2024
$21m
SEED
Mar 2023
$0.2m
SEED
Total funding: $21.2m
Company benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible PTO
Company HQ
Downtown North, Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Hammad Syed
(Co-Founder)Before co-founding PlayAI in 2020, they spent nearly 6 years at dubizzle as a Software Engineer.
Mahmoud Felfel
(Co-Founder)Experienced Software Engineer having previously worked at WhatsApp, dubizzle and Incorta.
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