29.3651, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Data Specialist, Amazon

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LINGUIST List: Vol-29-3651. Sat Sep 22 2018. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 29.3651, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Data Specialist, Amazon

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Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2018 13:46:35
From: Yakov Kronrod [kronrod at amazon.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Data Specialist, Amazon, Massachusetts, USA

 
University or Organization: Amazon 
Department: Alexa Data Services
Job Location: Massachusetts, USA 
Web Address: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/teams/alexa-data-services
Job Title: Data Specialist
Job Rank: Data Specialist

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


Description:

NLP Data Specialist: 
Interested in Amazon Echo? We’re building the speech and language solutions
behind Amazon Echo and other Amazon products and services. We’re working hard,
having fun, and making history; come join us!

Amazon is seeking a Data Specialist to join our data team as a leader and
domain expert. This role focuses on expanding analysis and evaluation of
speech and interaction data deliverables. The Data Specialist will become an
expert in dialog evaluation processes, work closely with a team of skilled
analysts, and be a key member in developing new conventions for relevant
workflows. In addition, the Data Specialist will be asked to handle unique
data analysis requests that support the overall processing of a data
collection and analysis team.

The Data Specialist must have a passion for data, efficiency, and accuracy.
Specifically, the Data Specialist will:
- Handle unique data analysis requests from a range of data customers,
including quantitative and qualitative analyses to elevate customer experience
with speech interfaces
- Lead and evaluate changing dialog evaluation conventions, test tooling
developments, and pilot processes to support expansion to new data areas
- Continuously evaluate workflow tools and processes and offer solutions to
ensure they are efficient, high quality, and scalable
- Provide day-to-day expert support for a large and growing team of data
analysts
- Provide key support for on-going and new data collection efforts

Basic Qualifications: 
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field, such as Linguistics,
Computer-Mediated Communication, Language Psychology, etc.
- 3+ years experience working with data analysis
- Experience with language annotation and other forms of data markup
- Experience with process design and documentation
- Experience communicating research findings and analysis in both written and
spoken channels

Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with speech and/or language data
- Expertise in building ontologies, taxonomies, and semantic relation
frameworks
- Fluency in one or more major European languages
- Proficiency in scripting, querying and/or analytics tools: linux, R, SAS, or
similar tool
- Practical knowledge of data processing needs and trade-offs
- Comfortable handling a high volume of work on a daily basis
- Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work
environment
- Willingness to support several projects at one time, and to accept
reprioritization as necessary
- Strong attention to detail
- Exceptional level of organization
- Experience taking a lead role on large, fast-moving projects
- Strong technical and analytical aptitude
- PhD in a relevant field

To apply, please see the application link provided below. 

Amazon.com is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer – Minority /
Female / Disability / Veteran / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/604743/nlp-data-specialist 
Contact Information:
	Research Science Manager Yakov Kronrod 
	Email: kronrod at amazon.com 
	Phone: 508-410-0846 


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