23.3424, Jobs: Comp Ling: Senior Research Engineer, Nuance Communications

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Subject: 23.3424, Jobs: Comp Ling: Senior Research Engineer, Nuance Communications

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Date: Tue, 14 Aug 2012 16:54:02
From:  None Given [EMEAJOBS at nuance.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Senior Research Engineer, Nuance Communications, Aachen, Germany

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University or Organization: Nuance Communications 
Job Location: Aachen, Germany 
Web Address: http://www.nuance.com
Job Rank: Senior Research Engineer  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


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: Senior Research Engineer
Location: Aachen, Germany
REF: 7938

Role Description:
-  Work in the Acoustic Modeling Tools group to develop and 
maintain the existing Acoustic Modeling Training Toolkit. 
-  Evolve and improve the Toolkit in the growing Grid computing 
environment
-  Work with researchers to implement the cutting edge speech 
recognition and high performance computing algorithms into the 
Toolkit
-  Develop and maintain the Acoustic Modeling Toolkit
-  Improve the speed and robustness of the Toolkit
-  Improve the performance of the Toolkit under the Grid computing 
environment
-  Work with Researchers to implement and/or improve new 
algorithms in the Toolkit
-  Conduct unit test and performance test to the Toolkit
-  Fix bugs and add user requested features
-  Document the Toolkit

Skills and Experience Required
-  Experience with C++, Python, and Linux environment
-  Good communication skills
-  OO-Design
-  Speech Recognition knowledge
-  Grid computation knowledge/experience
-  Masters or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, 
Math, or equivalent
-  Candidates could be based in: Aachen, Germany; Burlington, USA;
 or Montreal, Canada

We offer a competitive compensation package and a casual yet 
technically challenging work environment. Join our dynamic, 
entrepreneurial team and become part of our fast growing track of 
continuing success. Nuance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, visit the application URL below and enter reference 
number 7938.


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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