
Together with a very talented team of speech recognition scientists and linguistic experts, we created ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant), one of the smartest A.I. assistant for pronunciation training and accent reduction. Our vision is to enable the 1.5 billion language learners around the globe to speak foreign languages with full confidence and unlock their opportunities in life. Our flagship product, ELSA Speak, is a personal virtual pronunciation coach. ELSA can listen to you speak English, pick out the exact errors as you speak at an individual sound level or intonation, rhythm, and pitch. ELSA will then give you instant feedback and recommendations on how to fix those errors. All these feedback are fully automated using our proprietary speech recognition technology based on deep-learning algorithm. Our recent accomplishments: - “The Best Digital Learning App” at Reimagine Education 2016 - The 2016 winner of the world’s largest startup competition SXSWEdu Launch - Honorable Mention: Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards, 2020 - GSV Edtech 150, CBInsights AI 100, 2020 & 2021 - Recognized as Top 5 Best Artificial Intelligence Apps (by Research Sniper); and Top 4 Companies Using AI To Transform The World (by Forbes) - 50+ million users across 200+ countries - Invested by Gradient Ventures - Google’s A.I. fund For career opportunities, please visit https://elsaspeak.com/careers

Together with a very talented team of speech recognition scientists and linguistic experts, we created ELSA (English Language Speech Assistant), one of the smartest A.I. assistant for pronunciation training and accent reduction. Our vision is to enable the 1.5 billion language learners around the globe to speak foreign languages with full confidence and unlock their opportunities in life. Our flagship product, ELSA Speak, is a personal virtual pronunciation coach. ELSA can listen to you speak English, pick out the exact errors as you speak at an individual sound level or intonation, rhythm, and pitch. ELSA will then give you instant feedback and recommendations on how to fix those errors. All these feedback are fully automated using our proprietary speech recognition technology based on deep-learning algorithm. Our recent accomplishments: - “The Best Digital Learning App” at Reimagine Education 2016 - The 2016 winner of the world’s largest startup competition SXSWEdu Launch - Honorable Mention: Fast Company's World Changing Ideas Awards, 2020 - GSV Edtech 150, CBInsights AI 100, 2020 & 2021 - Recognized as Top 5 Best Artificial Intelligence Apps (by Research Sniper); and Top 4 Companies Using AI To Transform The World (by Forbes) - 50+ million users across 200+ countries - Invested by Gradient Ventures - Google’s A.I. fund For career opportunities, please visit https://elsaspeak.com/careers
Product: AI-powered English pronunciation coach (ELSA Speak) with mobile apps and related tools
Founded: 2015
User scale: Tens of millions of downloads (site cites 18M+ / 50M+ across sources)
Recent funding: Series C $23M (Sep 12, 2023); total reported funding ~ $60M
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E‑learning / language learning — pronunciation training and accent reduction.
2015
E-Learning Providers
$23,000,000
$15,000,000
$3,200,000
$7,000,000
“Participation from a mix of regional and global investors including UOB Venture Management, Vietnam Investments Group, Gradient Ventures (Google's AI fund), SIG, Monk's Hill Ventures, SOSV and others”
About Us ELSA is a global leader in AI-powered English communication training, dedicated to transforming how people learn and speak English with confidence. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in San Francisco, we operate across the U.S., Vietnam, Portugal, Indonesia, Brazil and Japan.
Powered by proprietary speech-recognition technology and generative AI, ELSA delivers real-time, hyper-personalized feedback to help learners improve pronunciation, fluency, and overall communication effectiveness. With over 50 million learners and 1 billion hours of anonymized speech data, ELSAs depth of language training intelligence is unmatched in the industry.
Our B2B flagship platforms ELSA Enterprise and ELSA Schools empower organizations and educational institutions to elevate communication capabilities and unlock personal and professional opportunities for their people. We design engaging, bite-sized learning experiences that adapt to each learner's goals and context, ensuring measurable improvement and lasting confidence.
Our vision is to become the global standard for real-time English communication training, enabling 1.5 billion language learners worldwide to speak clearly, be understood, and share their stories with the world.
Backed by world-class investors including Googles Gradient Ventures, Monks Hill Ventures, and SOSV, ELSA has been recognized among the top global AI innovators:
Join us in shaping the future of language learning and empowering millions to unlock opportunity through confident communication.
Role Summary We are looking for an IT Helpdesk Technician to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing user accounts, providing remote support, and overseeing device management. This role is essential in facilitating onboarding processes and ensuring seamless integration of new systems within our IT infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities: System Access Management:
Daily Support (online/remote and offline):
Device Management:
Onboarding:
Systems Integration:
Documentation:
Collaboration:
Qualifications: Education: Associate's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field preferred.
Experience: 2-4 years of experience in an IT support or helpdesk role.
Technical Skills:
Soft Skills:
Certifications Preferred:
Working Conditions:
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