Voice AI Engineer
Experience: 2–3 Years
Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Engineering / AI Development
Location: Chennai / Coimbatore, India
About iNextLabs
iNextLabs is a Generative AI-focused technology company developing intelligent AI solutions that help businesses automate processes, enhance customer engagement, and improve operational efficiency.
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled Voice AI Engineer with 2–3 years of experience in software development, conversational AI, and speech technologies. The candidate will develop and integrate AI-powered voice assistants using Large Language Models (LLMs), Speech-to-Text (STT), and Text-to-Speech (TTS) technologies to deliver natural, real-time conversational experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain AI-powered voice assistants and conversational applications.
- Integrate Speech-to-Text (STT) and Text-to-Speech (TTS) services into voice AI solutions.
- Integrate LLMs to enable intelligent, context-aware voice conversations.
- Build real-time voice processing workflows with low latency and responsive interactions.
- Develop APIs and integrate voice AI applications with databases and external systems.
- Work with streaming audio, WebSockets, and asynchronous programming.
- Implement prompt engineering and conversation context management.
- Test, debug, and optimize voice AI applications for accuracy, performance, and reliability.
- Collaborate with AI engineers and software development teams to deliver production-ready solutions.
- Assist in deploying and monitoring applications on cloud platforms.
Required Skills
- 2–3 years of experience in software development, AI engineering, or conversational AI.
- Proficiency in Python and/or Node.js.
- Hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs and Generative AI applications.
- Knowledge of Speech-to-Text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), and voice processing.
- Experience with REST APIs, WebSockets, and real-time application development.
- Familiarity with prompt engineering and conversational AI workflows.
- Knowledge of Git, debugging, and software development best practices.
- Basic experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud.
Good to Have
- Experience with Azure AI Speech, OpenAI Realtime API, Google Speech APIs, or similar services.
- Familiarity with voice AI frameworks such as LiveKit Agents, Vapi, or Pipecat.
- Knowledge of WebRTC, SIP, VoIP, or telephony integrations.
- Familiarity with Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) and vector databases.
- Experience with Docker and cloud application deployment.
Educational Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to learn and adapt to emerging AI technologies.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Focus on code quality, performance, and reliable delivery.
Preferred Candidate Profile
A hands-on engineer who enjoys building AI-powered voice applications and has practical experience integrating speech technologies with LLMs to create intelligent, real-time voice assistants.