[Corpora-List] Job opening for Speech Data Evaluator (multiple positions)

Sibel Ciddi sciddi at coli.uni-saarland.de
Mon Apr 7 14:19:23 UTC 2014


Speech Data Evaluator (multiple positions)

Job description:
As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of Arabic or Hindi,
you will be part of a team processing large amounts of linguistic data and
carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of Google’s speech
synthesis.

This includes:
classifying and annotating linguistic data audio evaluation labeling text
for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization providing phonetic
transcription of lexicon entries according to given standards and using
in-house tools

Job requirements:
native-level speaker of Arabic or Hindi (with good command of the standard
dialect) and fluent in English passion for language with good knowledge of
orthography and grammar in the target language a degree in a
language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching,
translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar keen interest in
technology and computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house
tools and should have an interest in current speech, mobile and online
technology) attention to detail and good organizational skills

Project duration: 6-11 months (with potential for extension)
**This is not a permanent position but a contract position through an
employment agency. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the
EU.**

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in
English (PDF format preferred) with "Speech Data Evaluator [Language]" in
the subject line.

Email Address for applications: tts_jobs at google.com
Contact information: Sofia Bernardo
Closing date: open until filled


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