30.3835, Jobs: English; Spanish; Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, M47 Labs & International Fiducia, S.L.

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Subject: 30.3835, Jobs: English; Spanish; Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, M47 Labs & International Fiducia, S.L.

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Date: Thu, 10 Oct 2019 12:15:21
From: Carla Torrijos [carla.torrijos at m47labs.com]
Subject: English; Spanish; Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, M47 Labs & International Fiducia, S.L., Barcelona, Spain

 
University or Organization: M47 Labs & International Fiducia, S.L. 
Department: Computational Linguist
Job Location: Barcelona, Spain 
Web Address: https://www.m47labs.com/
Job Title: Computational Linguist
Job Rank: Computational Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)
                      Spanish (spa) 

Description:

M47 Labs is a fast growing Barcelona based tech company with a focus on
providing outstanding international quality engineering and data and language
analytics services. We may be a newer company, but our deep knowledge and
strong industry experience allows us to work with top companies around the
world.

We are growing our team and currently looking for skilled Computational
Linguists to work on a challenging 6 to 12 months project (with the
possibility to extend) in a cutting-edge software project with one of our
major clients. Join the team that helps develop a Personal Voice Assistant
software system used by hundreds of millions of users world wide by teaching
it how to understand and speak new languages!

Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, assess and monitor language data in order to improve software
quality and linguistic resources through the use of expansions, use case
templates, non-terminals and dictionaries for speech recognition and speech
synthesis
- Support the engineering team in developing Natural Language - - Processing
code specific to your language
- Leverage the power of large amounts of data to solve complex NLP
- Provide input and suggestions towards innovating new approaches and new
product features tailored to your home market
- Automating and integrating workflow and processes from a diverse set of
systems
- Update, review and correct existing transcriptions

What we offer:
- 6 to 12 months temporary contract with the possibility to extend
- Central location in Barcelona in an amazing working space
- Office Perks
- Competitive salary based on candidate background and experience
- Private Medical Insurance
- Great international and young work environment
- Access to internal and external trainings

Key Qualifications:
- Native speaker fluency in one of the following languages: English (UK or
Australia), Spanish (Spain, Mexico or US*)
* Spanish US: you’re originally from a Spanish speaking country but have lived
in the USA
- Excellent knowledge of structural aspects of the language (syntax,
semantics, phonology, phonetics)
- Up-to-date exposure to popular native culture and the ability to use that
knowledge to inform data analysis
- Quick prototyping, scripting and tool development (Python, Perl, Ruby,
Shell, etc.)
- Previous experience working with language data (e.g. research, analysis,
translation, review)
- Excellent English skills
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to
manage priorities

Desired experience/skills:
- Experience working with large quantities of natural language data, lexical
resources, corpora, Natural Language Processing algorithms and tools
- Experience using OS X or iOS software
- Good organizational and analytical skills
- Experience with one or more version control systems with a preference for
Git

To apply, please see the application link provided below.



Application Deadline: 31-Oct-2019 
Mailing Address for Applications:
	HR Recruiter Carla Torrijos 
	Plaza Gala Placídia, 1-3, 14-2, Esc B 
	Barcelona, Catalonia 08006 
	Spain  
Email Address for Applications: carla.torrijos at m47labs.com 
Web Address for Applications: https://m47labs.recruitee.com/o/computational-linguist 
Contact Information:
	HR Recruiter Carla Torrijos 
	Email: carla.torrijos at m47labs.com 
	Phone: +34 633 272 501 


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