28.1300, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Bose Corporation

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Subject: 28.1300, Jobs:  English; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Bose Corporation

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Date: Thu, 16 Mar 2017 13:43:21
From: Staffing Operations [Staffing_Operations at bose.com]
Subject: English; Computational Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Bose Corporation, California, USA

University or Organization: Bose Corporation 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Senior Linguist
Job Rank: Computational Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

The Algorithms & Connected Experiences group is a growing interdisciplinary
team inside Bose Research.  We are pioneers working at the exciting crossroads
of user experience and artificial intelligence (AI) with a mission to redefine
the relationship between connected Bose products and its users. We conceive of
and develop innovative prototypes using emergent cloud-based technology to
explore strategic concepts for differentiated next generation music
experiences.  We drive hard to scale our successes to millions of users. Help
our customers rediscover their love of music by transforming innovative ideas
into reality.

Job description:

We are seeking a Senior Linguist with practical experience bringing natural
language understanding (NLU) systems into production. This candidate will be
responsible for providing linguistic analysis to support quality assurance
(QA) for data, team deliverables, grammar development, and user interface
(UI/UX) design.  The candidate will also develop annotation guidelines and
manage team data collections. Example problem spaces include personalized and
domain-specific NLU engines, intelligent music search, and conversational
agents for spoken dialog systems.

Requirements:

MS or Ph.D. in Linguistics
Knowledge of concepts and resources in computational linguistics: parsing,
semantics, ontologies, dictionary management, etc.
Native English speaker, fluent in at least one other language
Experience managing data annotation and data quality assurance efforts
Comfortable with defect detection, logging, and tracking
Can handle light scripting tasks to test and/or manipulate data

Nice to have:

Experience with scripting or programming
Experience with Context Free Grammars
Experience with Voice User Interface (VUI) Design
Experience with Spoken Dialog Systems

What’s in it for you:

Be a part of and work with a top-notch multidisciplinary agile team
Build your career with people like you who want to solve problems and have fun
together
Work on adding innovative and personalized features to world class Bose
products that enhance user experience for millions of people
Excellent work-life balance and a continuous learning environment
Highly competitive package as well as a comprehensive benefits program

Bose is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and
diversity.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information,
national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally
protected characteristics. For additional information, please review:  (1) the
EEO is the Law Poster
(http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Fin
al_JRF_QA_508c.pdf); and  (2) its Supplements
(http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm).   Please
note, the company's pay transparency is available at
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguag
e_JRFQA508c.pdf.  
Bose is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to
individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation because
of a disability for any part of the application or employment process, please
send an e-mail to Wellbeing at bose.com and let us know the nature of your
request and your contact information.

Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)

Web Address for Applications: https://boseallaboutme.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Bose_Careers/job/US-MA---Framingham/Senior-NLP-Engineer_R2586 
Contact Information:
	Staffing Operations 
	Email: Staffing_Operations at bose.com 
	Phone: 5088797330 

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