23.3416, Jobs: Comp Ling; Phonology: Software Engineer (Technical Consultant), Nuance Communications

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LINGUIST List: Vol-23-3416. Tue Aug 14 2012. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 23.3416, Jobs: Comp Ling; Phonology: Software Engineer (Technical Consultant), Nuance Communications

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 15:46:06
From:  None Given [EMEAJOBS at nuance.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Phonology: Software Engineer (Technical Consultant), Nuance Communications, Ulm, Germany

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Ulm, Germany 
Web Address: http://www.nuance.com
Job Rank: Software Engineer (Technical Consultant)  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonology 


Description:

At Nuance Communications, everything we do is focused on developing 
the most human, natural, intuitive ways to use your voice to take command 
of information. Our people and our technology have pioneered the highest 
functioning speech software in the world, ceaselessly perfecting the ability 
for machines to recognize and emulate the human voice. We design 
and deliver technologies that intuitively link man, machine and the 
global storehouse of knowledge to help companies and consumers 
work seamlessly and intelligently with the world.

Role: Software Engineer (Technical Consultant)
Location: Ulm, Germany
REF: 7988

Role Description:
As a Software Engineer (Technical Consultant) you will be the expert 
for audio/acoustics, definition of hardware/ software requirements for 
integration and standardized tests for Nuance speech enhancement 
and voice recognition products on mobile devices, tablets, PCs, and TVs.
-  Expertise center for audio/acoustics for Nuance voice recognition 
products
-  Hardware/ software specification for multi-channel audio capture 
and audio integration
-  Definition and set-up of standardized ASR tests for mobile devices, 
tablets/PCs
-  Consulting/customer services with respect to microphone/loudspeaker 
specifications, microphone arrangements and audio system integration
-  Evaluation of microphones and tests of product configurations.
-  Simulation of various operating conditions for ASR (e.g. via artificial 
mouth re-recording)
-  Evaluation of new algorithms and impact on ASR performance

Skills and Experience Required:
-  Master's degree in electrical engineering, communications 
technology or a related field; industry experience in this domain is preferred
-  A strong academic background in digital signal processing, speech 
and audio processing is desired
-  The qualified candidate should have at least a few years of work 
experience in industry
-  Strong programming skills in C and MATLAB are required
-  Familiar with audio stacks of major operation systems
-  The candidate should have good language skills in English and 
German

Preferred:
-  Familiar with audio measurement techniques
-  Knowledge of audio hardware used in embedded / mobile devices
-  Knowledge of Python/Perl is a plus

To apply, visit the application URL below and enter reference 
number 7988.


Application Deadline: 14-Feb-2013 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: EMEAJOBS at nuance.com 
Web Address for Applications: http://www.nuance.com/careers 
Contact Information
	None Given 
	Email: EMEAJOBS at nuance.com 





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