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Lukas Grasse

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC-07:00
Canada
Toptal Member Since November 23, 2021

Lukas has a B.Sc. in Computer Science, M.Sc. in Neuroscience and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Neuroscience at the University of Lethbridge. He has experience in machine learning, robotics, and other industries. His current research focus is on speech recognition in noisy environments. Prior to starting graduate school, Lukas worked at a company called GuildOne as a software developer. Throughout his schooling, he has also worked as a freelance developer on various projects.

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Matthias Denecke

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC-05:00
United States
Toptal Member Since January 8, 2020

Matthias is an analytical, highly adaptable computer scientist with extensive experience in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and natural language processing. He is skilled in providing guidance to resolve complex technical challenges. As a technical lead, he has a track record of success architecting, developing, and deploying commercial solutions using artificial intelligence.

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Michel Meneses

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC-03:00
Brazil
Toptal Member Since August 8, 2023

Michel is a senior AI/ML engineer with comprehensive experience leveraging the latest AI research into development across multiple domains. With a solid technical background in ML and software engineering, Michel has assisted enterprises in successfully prototyping, benchmarking, and developing cutting-edge AI systems used by millions worldwide while authoring innovative scientific papers and patents.

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Raphael Lenain

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since March 3, 2022

Raphael graduated with a master’s degree in computational and mathematical engineering from Stanford with a specialization in Deep Learning research. He has worked as first engineer in two seed stage London startups, defining their research and Machine Learning (ML) engineering culture. His specializations are in speech and Natural Language Processing (NLP). Raphael has published papers at top ML conferences such as ICML and INTERSPEECH and is the main author on a widely adopted Python package.

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Oliver Holloway

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since May 10, 2016

Oliver is a versatile data scientist and software engineer, combining over a decade of experience and a postgraduate mathematics degree from Oxford. His career assignments have ranged from building machine learning solutions for startups to leading project teams and handling vast amounts of data at Goldman Sachs. With this background, Oliver is adept at picking up new skills quickly to deliver robust solutions to the most demanding of businesses.

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Nikhil Dabas

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+00:00
United Kingdom
Toptal Member Since July 2, 2013

Nikhil is a software developer and operations engineer. He enjoys interesting and challenging projects that let him design and build elegant solutions to the problems at hand. With more than 15 years of professional experience, Nikhil has been hacking and programming for far longer than that.

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Leo Brdar

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+01:00
Croatia
Toptal Member Since June 5, 2025

Leo is a full-stack developer with 10 years of experience delivering high-impact solutions to corporations and startups across healthtech, education, and nonprofits. Specializing in React, React Native, TypeScript, Redux, GraphQL, Apollo, and Node.js, he has architected enterprise SaaS platforms and built a job-matching portal that connected millions of African users to global tech roles. Leo effectively leads and mentors teams, manages and resolves conflicts, and ensures timely delivery.

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Oleksandr Malovichko

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+01:00
Germany
Toptal Member Since June 1, 2017

Oleksandr is a senior iOS engineer with over 13 years of experience in software development for mobile and tablet devices. Oleksandr is dedicated to continuously discovering, evaluating, and implementing new technologies to maximize development efficiency.

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Domagoj Stanković

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+01:00
Croatia
Toptal Member Since January 8, 2019

As a mobile architect specializing in iOS and Flutter, Domagoj is deeply committed to crafting well-structured, efficient, and testable code. With extensive knowledge in Swift, Objective-C, and Dart, he has successfully completed a broad range of projects, spanning from fast-growing startups to established giants like Facebook. In his proactive role, Domagoj actively contributes to product development, efficiently identifying and resolving high-risk items.

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Syed Faran Ghani

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+03:00
Saudi Arabia
Toptal Member Since November 25, 2025

Syed is a senior iOS developer with 11 years of experience delivering scalable, high-performance fintech applications using Swift, SwiftUI, and Objective-C. He has proven expertise in architecting SAMA-compliant payment systems and ISO 8583-based POS solutions, powering 80,000+ terminals. Syed has specialized in secure mobile transactions, performance optimization, and modern iOS architectures that elevate reliability, compliance, and business impact.

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Alexander Vasilyev

Freelance Speech Recognition Developer
UTC+04:00
United Arab Emirates
Toptal Member Since September 11, 2026

Alexander is a director of AI and digital transformation with over 20 years of experience in enterprise IT and AI strategy for clients such as Renascence, Kalinka Middle East, and Petropavlovsk PLC. His primary expertise is in AI strategy development, digital transformation, and operational efficiency for industries such as real estate, mining, and education. Alexander delivered 300+ programs and achieved 2x revenue growth while at Renascence.

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How to Hire Speech Recognition Engineers Through Toptal

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Talk to One of Our Client Advisors

A Toptal client advisor will work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics.
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Work With Hand-selected Talent

Within days, we’ll introduce you to the right speech recognition developer for your project. Average time to match is under 24 hours.
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The Right Fit, Guaranteed

Work with your new speech recognition engineer for a trial period (pay only if satisfied), ensuring they’re the right fit before starting the engagement.

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How We Source the Top 3% of Speech Recognition Developers

Our name “Toptal” comes from Top Talent—meaning we constantly strive to find and work with the best from around the world. Our rigorous screening process identifies experts in their domains who have passion and drive.

Of the thousands of applications Toptal sees each month, typically fewer than 3% are accepted.

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FAQs

  • Typically, you can hire speech recognition developers with Toptal in about 48 hours. For larger teams of talent or full end-to-end project delivery, timelines may vary. Our talent matchers are highly skilled in the same fields they’re matching in—they’re not recruiters or HR reps. They’ll work with you to understand your goals, technical needs, and team dynamics, and match you with ideal candidates from our vetted global talent network.

    Once you select your speech recognition engineer, you’ll have a no-risk trial period to ensure they’re the perfect fit. Our matching process has a 98% trial-to-hire rate, so you can rest assured that you’re getting the best fit every time.

  • To hire the right speech recognition developer, it’s important to evaluate a candidate’s experience, technical skills, and communication skills. You’ll also want to consider the fit with your particular industry, company, and project. Toptal’s rigorous screening process ensures that every member of our network has excellent experience and skills, and our team will match you with the perfect speech recognition developers for your project.

  • At Toptal, we thoroughly screen our speech recognition engineers to ensure we only match you with the highest caliber of talent. Of the more than 200,000 people who apply to join the Toptal network each year, fewer than 3% make the cut.

    In addition to screening for industry-leading expertise, we also assess candidates’ language and interpersonal skills to ensure that you have a smooth working relationship.

    When you hire speech recognition developers with Toptal, you’ll always work with world-class, custom-matched speech recognition developers ready to help you achieve your goals.

  • You can hire speech recognition engineers on an hourly, part-time, or full-time basis. Toptal can also manage the project end-to-end based on your specific requirements as part of our Consulting and Services offerings. Whether you hire a speech recognition developer for a full- or part-time position, you’ll have the control and flexibility to scale your team up or down as your needs evolve. Our speech recognition developers can fully integrate into your existing team for a seamless working experience.

  • We make sure that each engagement between you and your speech recognition developer begins with a trial period of up to two weeks. This means that you have time to confirm the engagement will be successful. If you’re completely satisfied with the results, we’ll bill you for the time and continue the engagement for as long as you’d like. If you’re not completely satisfied, you won’t be billed. From there, we can either part ways, or we can provide you with another speech recognition developer who may be a better fit and with whom we will begin a second, no-risk trial.

Toptal Lets You Hire Fast,
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  • Trusted Talent Only

    Trusted Talent Only

    Our talent network is composed of thoroughly vetted professionals who ramp up quickly, function as essential team members, and deliver results.

  • Precise Matching

    Precise Matching

    Our experienced talent matchers specialize in identifying talent that fits your needs. They work to understand your exact requirements and hand-select the best professionals for your project.

  • Seamless Hiring

    Seamless Hiring

    We handle all aspects of billing, payments, and NDAs, streamlining the hiring process so you can focus on innovation, not overhead.

  • No-risk Trial Period

    No-risk Trial Period

    We want to be sure your engagement is a total success, so we offer a no-risk trial period. Work with your new hire for up to two weeks and pay only if you’re satisfied.

  • Effortless Scaling

    Effortless Scaling

    We help you scale your team up or down as needed, with quick and efficient hiring in under 48 hours.

  • Flexible Engagements

    Flexible Engagements

    Our flexible engagement models allow you to choose the engagement type that suits your needs and adjust it anytime: hourly, part time, or full time.

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