[Corpora-List] Open position : NLP Software Engineer

Helena Blancafort hblancafort at yahoo.de
Thu Oct 9 07:45:49 UTC 2008


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Open Position in Computer Engineering at Syllabs (Paris, France) 
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(Sorry if cross-posting occurs) 

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Job Description 
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Syllabs is seeking a highly motivated software developer (BS or MS) in the
area of NLP and Information Processing for the development of high-quality
industrial tools. 

The ideal candidate will actively be involved in the development of
innovative NLP and information processing tools with a clear focus on the
industrialization of prototypes. 

Excellent design and programming skills are expected as well as a deep
interest in optimization.

Recent graduates are welcome to apply. An experience in the following
domains would be an asset: Optimization, Information Extraction or
Information Retrieval, Statistical Methods, Machine Learning.


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Person Specification 
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The successful candidate will have the following profile: 

-  MS or BS  in Computer Science or Computer Engineering
- Strong programming skills in C++
- Windows and Linux development experience
- Solid background in compilers, transducers and formal grammars
- A strong ability to work effectively and independently and to meet
deadlines
- Good communication skills and an ability to work well as part of a team

- Basic command of French (at least good comprehension) 

Additional desirable attributes: 

- Other languages will be a plus.
- Previous participation in industrialization of tools 
- Script languages (Perl, Python)

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Syllabs 
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Syllabs is a research company specialising in the development of innovative
tools for in-depth textual analyses, using  Natural Language Processing. 
Syllabs specialises in multilingual information processing combining the
methods of statistics, linguistics and semantics. In addition, Syllabs
develops and manages multi-partner research projects associated with the
management and the intelligent analysis of textual and multimedia
information, including projects for the French National Research Agency
(ANR) and the European Union (search engines, categorisation, text mining,
etc.). We also provide consulting services to clients wishing to better
analyze their specific requirements and benefit from NLP tools. 

Syllabs is located in Paris, France. 
We offer a friendly and professional working atmosphere. 


For more information about Syllabs, please visit our website:
http://www.syllabs.com/en/ 


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Application 
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Applications are welcome to the following address: jobs -at- syllabs.com 
Please join the following materials: 
- detailed CV 
- cover letter
- name and address of referees 

Deadline: Open immediately until filled.


		
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