Meet DeepL

DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.

Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.

What sets us apart

What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.

Meet the team behind the journes

Leading our next chapter is the Voice team. As a dynamic track, we bring together experts across Research, Engineering, Product and Design to define the art of the possible for real-time voice translation. Founded just two years ago, we reached a major milestone in late 2024 with the launch of our first customer-facing features. We are now scaling up with applications for major meeting platforms, real-time communication channels, and a powerful Public API to extend our capabilities to a wide range of use cases.

We are a growing group of AI researchers and engineers, collaborating closely to design, build, and scale world-class speech translation products. Our consistent wins on quality are the direct result of deep investment in research and innovation. We focus on understanding the internal workings of neural networks, advancing their mathematical optimisation, and deploying our models into products used and loved by millions worldwide.

As a Research Scientist in the Voice team, you’ll be part of a vibrant community of specialists in language AI, with access to cutting-edge resources and the opportunity to shape the next generation of speech translation systems. While a long academic background in neural networks is not required, you should bring strong practical experience, curiosity, and a passion for applying AI research to solve challenging real-world problems.

Your responsibilities

• You will conduct cutting-edge research on neural translation networks with our team, develop improvements and try them out

• You develop new revolutionary AI technologies for other upcoming projects in the field of NLP

Qualities we look for

• You have a solid mathematical background and enjoy solving challenging problems

• Master's degree, diploma or doctorate in mathematics, physics, or computer science

• Programming experience in Python and at least one other programming language

• Experience with a modern machine learning framework such as PyTorch, TensorFlow or JAX

• High level of intrinsic motivation and strong interest in Deep Learning

• Hands-on experience in Deep Learning through self-directed projects that go well beyond course-related exercises

• Curiosity, high willingness to learn and the urge to experiment with the latest technologies to create something new

• High proficiency in English, knowledge of German and other languages is advantageous

What we offer

• Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.

• Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.

• Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.

• Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.

• 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.

• Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.

We are an equal opportunity employer

You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.