23.3533, Jobs: Comp Ling: Software Engineer - Speech Application Developer, Cepstral LLC

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LINGUIST List: Vol-23-3533. Thu Aug 23 2012. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 23.3533, Jobs: Comp Ling: Software Engineer - Speech Application Developer, Cepstral LLC

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Date: Thu, 23 Aug 2012 12:35:51
From: Terry Lagace [tlagace at cepstral.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Software Engineer - Speech Application 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: Software Engineer - Speech Application Developer  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing


Description:

Cepstral LLC is a global leader and innovator in Text-To-Speech 
(TTS). Cepstral's speech synthesis technology makes desktop, 
mobile, server, and online applications talk.

Cepstral is seeking a Software Engineer-Speech Application 
Developer to join our team in working on the next generation of our 
speech applications for Windows. The successful candidate will have 
experience programming in C/C++ for Windows environments. 
Cepstral offers a friendly, casual and collaborative work environment 
in an eclectic and vibrant neighborhood. If you are sharp, innovative, 
and want to create in this space, we want to meet you.

Duties:
-  Create cutting edge speech technology applications
-  Maintain, develop and test software to deliver TTS on Windows
-  Provide both end-user and developer support
-  Proactively contribute to the adoption of software architectures, best 
practices and technologies
-  Be a team player, providing feedback on others' projects

Requirements: 
-  Excellent programming skills in C/C++ (1 to 3 years)
-  Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, 
Computational Linguistics or equivalent experience
-  Good spoken & written communication skills in English
-  Interest in speech and language technology

Pluses:
-  Experience with OS integration using Visual Studio and the 
Microsoft Speech API
-  Experience in User Interface Design or User Experience 
Assessment
-  Fluency in a foreign language
-  Experience with Java, Python and/or Perl
-  Experience in Computational Linguistics, Machine Learning, 
Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and/or Digital 
Signals Processing
-  Relevant graduate degree or foreign equivalent

This 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


Application Deadline: 15-Jan-2013 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: careers at cepstral.com 
Contact Information:
	Terry Lagace 
	Email: tlagace at cepstral.com 





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