32.3234, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax: Machine Learning Data Linguist, Amazon

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Subject: 32.3234, Jobs: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax: Machine Learning Data Linguist, Amazon

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Date: Thu, 14 Oct 2021 20:27:01
From: Emily Moeng [emimoeng at amazon.com]
Subject: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax: Machine Learning Data Linguist, Amazon, San Francisco, CA, USA

 
University or Organization: Amazon 
Department: Amazon Web Services
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Machine Learning Data Linguist
Job Rank: Data Associate; Other

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; General Linguistics; Pragmatics; Semantics; Syntax 


Description:

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is looking for a data associate to help with
annotations and data analysis.

As part of the AiData Team at AWS you will responsible for delivering
high-quality training data to ensure the best performance of the AWS machine
learning systems. Our goal is to produce the highest quality training data in
the industry and to delight our customers by improving human language
understanding and natural language processing. This is a Fixed Term Contractor
role. Initial Term is 12 months with a possibility of extension once
on-boarded.

Responsibilities:
 - Annotate text data, identifying linguistic categories based on detailed
annotation guidelines.
 - Collect and organize text data from online sources.
 - Provide feedback to Language Engineers and Scientists on tool improvements
and annotation processes.

Basic Qualifications: 
 - Native or near-native English speaker.
 - Experience with data annotation, linguistic annotation and other forms of
data markup.
 - Experience identifying linguistic ambiguity and annotation inaccuracies in
data.

Preferred Qualifications: 
 - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Linguistics, Communications,
a foreign language, or other language or data-related disciplines.
 - Proficient in German, Italian, Portuguese, Catalan, Hindi, Cantonese,
Mandarin, Arabic, Afrikaans, Norwegian, Dutch, Japanese, or another foreign
language.
 - Ability to strictly adhere to annotation guidelines, think abstractly about
language, and identify basic parts of speech.
 - Depth and breadth of knowledge in linguistic theory and/or applied
linguistics.
 - Familiarity with common text processing tools.
 - Familiarity with json, yaml, xml or other forms of text markup.
 - Ability to work in different operating systems (Windows, MacOS, or Linux).
 - Ability to navigate a Unix terminal and use common command line tools.
 - Excellent communication and organizational skills.
 - Ability to work collaboratively with other data associates on a team.
 - Ability to deliver high quality results under tight deadlines.
 - Comfortable working in a fast paced, collaborative work environment.
 - Passion for language, linguistics, human language technology and AI.

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Amazon is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race,
ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran
status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals
with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit
https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us

Please apply via the application link below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Web Address for Applications: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/jobs/1707935/ml-data-linguist-ftc?no_int_redir=1 
Contact Information:
	Emily Moeng 
	Email: emimoeng at amazon.com 


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