12.770, Jobs: Voice Interface Engineer at Pro Inc, CA, USA

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Subject: 12.770, Jobs: Voice Interface Engineer at Pro Inc, CA, USA

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Date:  19 Mar 2001 18:59:29 -0000
From:  Eric Van Gilder <eric at proinc.com>
Subject:  Voice Interface Engineer at Pro Inc, CA, USA

-------------------------------- Message 1 -------------------------------

Date:  19 Mar 2001 18:59:29 -0000
From:  Eric Van Gilder <eric at proinc.com>
Subject:  Voice Interface Engineer at Pro Inc, CA, USA


Rank of Job: Mid to Senior Level Position
Areas Required: Linguist/Human Factors/Human Computer Interaction
Other Desired Areas: Telcommunications
University or Organization: Pro Inc.
Department: Linguistics/Information Technology
State or Province: CA
Country: United States of America
Final Date of Application: No final date specified.
Contact: Eric Van Gilder eric at proinc.com

Address for Applications:
eric at proinc.com
San Diego
CA 92121
USA

What we'll provide to you:

A great opportunity to be part of the voice access revolution.  In the
role of Voice Interface Engineer you will assist software engineers to
design user-centered interfaces for voice computer telephony
applications.  You will be responsible for guiding the development of
applications that enable telephone callers to browse, select, and
access information in an audio database.  Some computer programming
may be involved however, the primary responsibilities will be
designing for extreme usability, human usability testing, interface
refinement, and quality assurance from a linguistics perspective.

Responsibilities:

- Design interfaces that enable telephone users to browse, select and
access information in an audio database.
- Coordinate development and integration of voice applications to
ensure consistency and compatibility.
- Conduct user interface trials and testing to ensure ease of use,
understanding and quality of product.
- Design creative solutions to complex problems involving voice
applications.
- Scripting, directing, and producing audio prompts.
- Apply linguistic expertise to existing and future voice interaction
methodologies.

Requirements:

- Demonstrated experience designing voice user interfaces and/or
linguistics.
- Experience conducting user interface trials and usability testing,
analyzing results and making appropriate modifications to
applications.
- High degree of creativity, along with the ability to communicate
ideas clearly and succinctly.
- Bachelors degree in Linguistics, Psychology, Cognitive Science,
Human Factors, or Computer Science with an emphasis in Human Computer
Interaction.

In addition, we prefer you have experience:

- Audio processing of voice or speech files.
- Directing voice talent.
- Developing VoiceXML applications.
- Voice interface prototyping and engineering
- Masters degree in related field.

Keywords:
Linguist, HCI, CHI, VUI, human factors, voice interface, voice web,
VoiceXML

You'll work with a team of highly skilled, energetic people at a fast
pace.

We offer a dynamic, start-up environment, enormous growth potential
and the opportunity to be creative and influence where we are going.
Close to the most beautiful beaches in Southern California !

For Immediate Consideration contact:

Thank You,

Eric Van Gilder
Pro Inc.
760-400-0123   (Office)
eric at proinc.com
http://www.proinc.com

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