22.4308, Jobs: Comp Ling: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC

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Subject: 22.4308, Jobs: Comp Ling: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC

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Date: 27-Oct-2011
From: Terry Lagace [careers at cepstral.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-to-speech: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC, Pennsylvania, USA


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Date: Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:21:59
From: Terry Lagace [careers at cepstral.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-to-speech: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC, Pennsylvania, USA

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University or Organization: Cepstral LLC 
Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA 
Web Address: http://www.cepstral.com
Job Rank: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-To-Speech


Description:

Cepstral LLC is a global leader and innovator in Text-To-Speech (TTS).  
Cepstral is a successful 10-year old CMU spin-out whose computer speech 
technology makes desktop, server, and online applications talk. 

Cepstral is seeking an innovative member of our core technology team to 
work on the next generation of our core synthesis engine and its web delivery 
and client software.  The successful candidate will be both a Researcher and 
Software Developer who is interested in speech technology, has experience 
in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics, Digital 
Signal Processing, and/or web development.  If you are sharp, innovative, 
and want to create in this space, we want to meet you.  

The candidate will have a voice in company direction, development agenda 
and target markets.  A chance to author and create in a funded, high energy 
environment.  Board of Directors, client, and partner interaction and 
collaboration.  Great Southside offices in a secure building.

Requirements:
-  Required: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the 
following:
*  Speech Synthesis technology (Unit selection experience desirable)
*  Natural Language Processing.
*  Computational Linguistics especially in the context of speech 
synthesis/recognition
-  Required: High proficiency in C or C++ is a must.

-  Highly desirable: 
*  3 to 5 years experience writing / maintaining software in a commercial 
setting.
*  Digital Signal Processing in the context of audio processing.
*  Web tools development
*  Good communication skills, within the team and facing customers and 
partners.
*  Interest in product and Web/mobile delivery development.

-  Desirable: 
*  Knowledge of Java, Perl, Mac, Windows, Linux
*  1 year experience in writing and debugging multi-threaded software.

The job is located in Pittsburgh and is not a telecommuting position.

Cepstral offers a compensation package which includes:
-  Paid vacation and sick days 
-  Medical and Dental coverage
-  401 K
-  Equity - Unit Option Plan

Candidates should e-mail resume to the application email address below.  Be 
sure to reference the title, Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, in the 
subject line. Relevant degree  or its foreign equivalent is required. 

See us on the web at the URL listed above and www.voiceforge.com


Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: careers at cepstral.com 
Contact Information:
	Terry Lagace 
	Email: careers at cepstral.com 




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