29.3146, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Google

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Subject: 29.3146, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Google

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Date: Fri, 10 Aug 2018 10:33:31
From: Evan Crew [crewe at google.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Speech Data Evaluator, Google, California, USA

 
University or Organization: Google (via Adecco) 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Speech Data Evaluator
Job Rank: Speech Data Evaluator

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonology; Text/Corpus Linguistics 


Description:

As a Speech Data Evaluator and a fluent speaker of US English, you will be
part of a team based in an office location in Mountain View, CA, processing
large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve
the quality of Google's speech synthesis and speech recognition in your own
language. 

This includes: 
- Phonemic transcription of lexicon entries 
- Orthographic transcription of audio data
- Developing guidelines for orthographic and phonemic transcription
- Preparing script material for audio recording projects 
- Assisting studio with pronunciations and quality standards 
- Quality control of recorded audio files 
- Classifying and annotating linguistic data 
- Labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization 

Job Requirements: 
- Fluent speaker of US English (with good command of the standard dialect) 
- Passion for language with good knowledge of orthography and grammar
- A degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching,
translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar 
- Experience in phonemic/phonetic transcription (required; from coursework or
other) 
- 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 
- Strong communication skills and ability to work well with our existing team 

Preferred Skills (Not Required):
- Knowledge of or experience with Perso-Arabic, Indic or African Languages
- Experience with programming/scripting languages (HTML/XML, Python, bash,
SQL)

Project duration: 
6 months (with a possibility of extension). This position is based in Mountain
View, CA. 

The positions are currently available and we are hoping to fill as soon as
possible. We will be considering candidates who would be available to start in
August or September. For immediate consideration, please email your CV and
cover letter in English (in PDF format) with "Speech Data Evaluator [MTV]" in
the subject line, to the application email below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: dataopsman at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Evan Crew 
	Email: dataopsman at gmail.com 


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