16.184, Jobs: Computational Linguist: Researcher, Sensory, Inc.

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Subject: 16.184, Jobs: Computational Linguist: Researcher, Sensory, Inc.

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Date: 20-Jan-2005
From:  Hiring Manager < careers at sensoryinc.com >
Subject: Computational Linguist: Researcher, Sensory, Inc., CA, USA

	
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Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 23:19:21
From:  Hiring Manager < careers at sensoryinc.com >
Subject: Computational Linguist: Researcher, Sensory, Inc., CA, USA


University or Organization: Sensory, Inc.
Job Rank: Researcher
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics


Description:

We offer an exciting opportunity at a growing technology company targeting
consumer products with cutting edge speech chips and technologies. Sensory is
the  leader in a growing market for voice user interfaces in consumer electronics.

Qualifications:
- A strong background in optimal algorithm implementation on both embedded
   and desktop systems is required.
- A background in pattern recognition, speech signal processing, speech synthesis,
   computer architecture and animation rendering is desired.
- Capable of porting to specific embedded and desktop platforms, running a variety
   of operating systems, using C and scripting languages.
- Ideal candidates will be able to perform most, if not all duties with minimal
   supervision.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist and contribute to the development of state of the art speech recognition,
   speech synthesis and facial animation technologies on platforms with limited
   resources
- porting, of these speech technologies to various embedded platforms, including
   different processors, operating systems and audio channels - quoting projects
   to develop new technology features or projects to port existing  technologies

Requirements and Preferences:
- EE or MS with a focus on embedded systems is required.
- Demonstrated ability in signal processing is required
- Fundamental understanding of computer architecture required
- Good knowledge of C required
- Good knowledge of Tcl and or Perl preferred
- 1 or more years of experience in the speech recognition industry preferred

Job Code: 04-5


Address for Applications

	Hiring Manager
	1991 Russell Avenue
	Santa Clara, CA 95054
	United States of America

Application Deadline: 31-Mar-2005

Contact Information

	Hiring Manager
	Email: careers at sensoryinc.com
	Website: http://sensoryinc.com

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