28.3038, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Ops Engineer, Adecco

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LINGUIST List: Vol-28-3038. Thu Jul 13 2017. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 28.3038, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Ops Engineer, Adecco

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Date: Thu, 13 Jul 2017 11:28:25
From: Hannah Morgan [1730.victoria at adecco.co.uk]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Speech Data Ops Engineer, Adecco, London, UK

 
University or Organization: Adecco 
Job Location: London, United Kingdom 
Job Title: Speech Data Ops Engineer
Job Rank: Speech Data Ops Engineer

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

30.00/Hr GBP (before tax)
6 Months

Our client is a world leading technological company recruiting for a Speech
Data Ops Engineer to join their Text To Speech team. 

The Text To Speech team is looking for a Language Engineer to help improve
synthesis in English and other languages. 

You will be helping with technical tasks involved in creating a speech
synthesizer. This includes: 

- Developing rules for a text normalization system 
- Large scale data mining
- Customizing building tools for multiple languages 
- Text-to-Speech quality evaluation and testing 

Requirements: 

- Computer Science background or closely related discipline 
- Fluent speaker of English; knowledge of other languages (eg German, French,
Italian) is a plus 
- Proficiency in Unix and Version Control System and a modern programming
language (Python/C++ preferred) 
- Ability to build and understand regular expressions 
- Interest in data mining and natural language processing a plus 

This is an opportunity to work on cutting edge technology in a dynamic team of
world-class experts.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: 1730.victoria at adecco.co.uk 
Contact Information:
	Hannah Morgan 
	Email: 1730.victoria at adecco.co.uk 


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