NRG Energy

Sr Software Engineer, Audio Intelligence

NRG Energy$150K — $180K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Washington, US
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or related field with 2-5+ years of experience in software development or ML engineering.
  • Experience in speech-to-text, text-to-speech, and audio understanding systems.
  • Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
  • Experience integrating large language models (LLMs) or multimodal models into production applications.
  • Familiarity with cloud AI services, prompt engineering, and conversational design.
  • Knowledge of Git, CI/CD processes, and collaborative product development.

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop audio and conversational AI experiences for smart home applications.
  • Optimize real-time interaction aspects such as latency, reliability, and user experience.
  • Create evaluation frameworks to assess conversational quality and user satisfaction.
  • Integrate audio intelligence with smart-home functionalities like memory and personalization.
  • Benchmark and evaluate emerging technologies in speech and audio AI.
  • Deploy and monitor audio and conversational AI services in production settings.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance coverage.
  • 401K retirement savings plan.
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare expenses.
  • Eligibility for annual bonus and incentives.
  • Participation in a comprehensive benefits program.
Full Job Description
About This Role

We are seeking a Sr Audio Intelligence Engineer to build conversational and audio AI experiences for the smart home. This role will develop real-time speech, audio understanding, and multimodal interaction systems across mobile, panel, camera, and future agentic experiences. In this role, you will be responsible to:

  • Design and build conversational and audio AI experiences using STT, TTS, LLMs, audio understanding, and multimodal context.
  • Optimize latency, reliability, privacy, grounding, and user experience for real-time interactions.
  • Build evaluation frameworks for conversational quality, task completion, audio understanding, customer satisfaction, and safety.
  • Integrate audio intelligence with agentic tool use, memory, personalization, and smart-home context.
  • Evaluate and benchmark emerging speech, audio, and multimodal AI technologies.
  • Deploy and monitor production audio and conversational AI services at scale.


Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or a related technical field, and 5+ years of professional experience in software development, applied science, or ML engineering; or
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, AI/ML, or a related technical field, and 2+ years of professional experience in software development, applied science, or ML engineering
  • Experience with speech-to-text, text-to-speech, audio understanding, or conversational AI systems
  • Strong Python software engineering skills
  • Experience integrating LLMs or multimodal models into production applications
  • Familiarity with prompt engineering, evaluation, conversation design, latency optimization, and cloud AI services
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, production monitoring, and cross-functional product collaboration


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with wake word, streaming audio, real-time inference, ASR/NLU frameworks, or ambient sound classification
  • Experience building consumer-facing voice, assistant, smart-home, or conversational products
  • Familiarity with edge AI, embedded devices, IoT, Linux-based systems, or hybrid edge/cloud architectures
  • Experience with privacy-aware audio systems, grounding, safety, and customer-trust mechanisms
  • Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, GCP/AWS, or scalable AI service deployment


The base salary range for this position is: $150K to $ 180K. The base salary range above represents the low and high end of the salary range for this position. Actual salaries will vary based on several factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards may include annual bonus, short- and long-term incentives, and program-specific awards. In addition the position may be eligible to participate in the benefits program which include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending accounts.

NRG Energy is committed to a drug and alcohol-free workplace. To the extent permitted by law and any applicable collective bargaining agreement, employees are subject to periodic random drug testing, and post-accident and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing. EOE AA M/F/Protected Veteran Status/Disability. Level, Title and/or Salary may be adjusted based on the applicant's experience or skills.

About NRG Energy

NRG is at the forefront of changing how people think about and use energy. Whether as the largest solar power developer in the country or by giving customers the latest tools to better manage their energy use, NRG is a pioneer in developing smarter energy choices. Our diverse power generating facilities have a capacity of about 52,000 megawatts, capable of supporting almost 42 million homes. Our retail electricity providers — Reliant and Energy Plus — and thermal energy division serve nearly 3 million residential, business, commercial and industrial customers. A Fortune 250 company, NRG supports clean energy resources and technologies critical to our transition to a sustainable, low carbon society. We built the nation's first privately-funded electric vehicle charging infrastructure and continue to create new, clean energy solutions for our customers. In addition to our environmental efforts, we actively contribute to the local communities where NRG employees live and work. Since 2004, our Global Giving program has provided millions of dollars to organizations and charities that have a direct impact on the lives of the people in our communities, including food banks and those that foster self-sufficiency, improve housing and provide supplemental education to people in need. NRG has also organized special responses for victims of extreme catastrophe, such as the Haitian earthquake and the Japanese tsunami in 2010. Employee donations were tripled to maximize the contributions. NRG has won numerous awards for industry leadership and many of its nationwide econrg initiatives, which are targeted toward meeting the challenges of climate change, clean air and natural resources protection.

NRG Energy Careers

Join the vibrant team at NRG Energy, a leader in the power and energy sector, and contribute to a sustainable future while advancing your career. At NRG Energy, we are committed to innovation, leadership, and diversity, ensuring a dynamic workplace where growth and opportunity are at the forefront.

Work You’ll Do

At NRG Energy, you’ll engage in meaningful work that powers communities and fosters environmental stewardship. Our team of professionals is dedicated to leading the energy sector through cutting-edge innovation and sustainable practices. By joining us, you help shape the future of energy, leveraging your skills to make a significant impact.

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Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a recent graduate, NRG Energy offers a range of job opportunities and internships that will harness your potential and polish your skills. Our positions span from technical roles in energy management to leadership tracks in corporate functions. Each role is crucial in driving our mission of a sustainable energy future.

Career Development and Benefits

NRG Energy is deeply invested in the professional growth of its employees. We offer robust career development programs, including leadership training, professional networking opportunities, and diversity training. Our benefits package is designed to support the well-being and financial security of our team members and their families, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Culture of Innovation and Diversity

Our company culture celebrates diversity, encourages innovation, and fosters a collaborative environment. At NRG Energy, you’ll work alongside a diverse team of experts, each bringing unique perspectives that drive our success. We believe that inclusive teamwork and innovative thinking are the keys to our continued growth and leadership in the energy sector.

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Learn more about NRG Energy
Size
6,635 employees
Market Cap
$7.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$510 million
Founded
1989
5 Year Trend
+24.8%
Revenue
$9 billion
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