15.3003, Jobs: Computational Ling: Speech Engineer, BeVocal Inc.

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LINGUIST List: Vol-15-3003. Thu Oct 21 2004. ISSN: 1068 - 4875.

Subject: 15.3003, Jobs: Computational Ling: Speech Engineer, BeVocal Inc.

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Date: 21-Oct-2004
From: Human Resources < careers at bevocal.com >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Speech Engineer, BeVocal, Inc., CA, USA


	
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Date: Thu, 21 Oct 2004 22:45:59
From: Human Resources < careers at bevocal.com >
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Speech Engineer, BeVocal, Inc., CA, USA

University or Organization: BeVocal, Inc.
Department: Application Engineering
Job Rank: Speech Engineer
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics, Symbolic Systems,
                          Human Computer Interaction

Description:

We are currently looking for an experienced Speech Engineer. You must have a
strong background or interest in developing and tuning voice user interfaces
that meet our customer's goals of reducing costs and increasing automation
rates. You will aid in the design, development and improvements of metrics
yielding tools. Your creativity, ability to multitask, prioritize, and follow on
delivering a quality product will be an advantage in the ever changing,
fast-paced environment.

Requirements:
- Linguistics or Human Computer Interaction Degree (BS/MS)
- Understanding of speech recognition core technologies
- Experience performing quantitative usability analysis
- Experience with SQL, JSP, Java, Perl or other scripting languages
- Coursework in Phonetics
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

Pluses:
- General system administration experience
- Experience in voice application tuning; experience in designing,
   implementing, and reporting recognition experiments
- Experience with speech application design and prototype development
- Experience with variety of major speech vendor's offerings
- Customer interaction and relationship building experience
- Computer Science background (BS or MS in Computer Science or Electrical
   Engineering)

Please send resume to: careers at bevocal.com

For this and other positions, please visit our site at
http://www.bevocal.com/corporateweb/about_careers.htm


Address for Applications:

	Human Resources
	685 Clyde Avenue
	Mountain View, CA 94043
	United States of America

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Contact Information:

	Human Resources
	Email: careers at bevocal.com
	Phone: 650.210.8600
	Fax: 650.210.9275
	Website: http://www.bevocal.com/corporateweb/about_careers.htm

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