AssemblyAI

What is AssemblyAI?

AssemblyAI builds state-of-the-art Speech AI models that enable developers to transcribe and understand human speech. Founded in 2017 and backed by Y Combinator, the company provides APIs for automatic speech recognition, speaker detection, sentiment analysis, and other audio intelligence features. AssemblyAI's models power voice applications for thousands of companies worldwide.

The platform is designed for developers, offering simple REST APIs and SDKs that make it easy to integrate powerful speech-to-text and audio understanding capabilities into any application. AssemblyAI has raised over $113 million in funding, with its Series C led by Insight Partners.

Where will I work?

AssemblyAI is a fully remote company. They hire the best person for the job regardless of location, with team members distributed across the United States, Europe, and Australia. There is no physical office requirement — you work from wherever you're most productive.

What is the AssemblyAI team like?

With approximately 80 employees, AssemblyAI maintains a tight-knit, engineering-driven culture focused on pushing the boundaries of AI and speech technology. The team includes world-class researchers and engineers passionate about building the best speech AI models in the world. The company brings the whole team together 2x per year for in-person retreats.

Work-Life Balance

AssemblyAI offers unlimited PTO with a flexible schedule, empowering team members to operate at their highest potential. On average, the team takes approximately 3–4 weeks of vacation per year. The fully remote setup provides maximum flexibility for managing work and personal time.

Perks and Benefits

• Unlimited PTO with flexible scheduling
• Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance (up to 100% covered)
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Employer-sponsored 401(k)
• Generous equity grants for all team members
• 3 months paid parental leave for all parents
• $1,000 annual home office stipend
• 2x annual company retreats