29.1321, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google (via Adecco)

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Subject: 29.1321, Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google (via Adecco)

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Date: Mon, 26 Mar 2018 13:18:52
From: Jeremy O'Brien [dataopsman at gmail.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Junior Linguist, Google (via Adecco), California, USA

 
University or Organization: Google (via Adecco) 
Job Location: California, USA 
Job Title: Junior Linguist (Speech)
Job Rank: Junior Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 


Description:

The role of the Junior Linguist is to contribute to a number of tasks to
improve automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), and mobile
keyboard technologies. Areas include: 
- Verbalizers for converting written domain to spoken domain (e.g. $5 → five
dollars) 
- Normalizers for cleaning & formatting language model training data 
- Pronunciation rules and converters between phoneme inventories 
- Creating and improving mobile keyboard layouts 
- Rolling out features and testing infrastructure for new ASR & keyboard
languages 
- Documentation 
- Annotating lexicon entries and providing phonemic transcriptions according
to guidelines 
- Evaluating current system outputs, finding errors, and providing suggestions
for possible improvements 

Minimum Requirements: 
- Basic programming skills (e.g. Python, shell scripting, regular expressions,
SQL, etc.) 
- Knowledge of phonetics, phonology, semantics, syntax, morphology and
lexicography including phonetic/phonemic transcriptions 
- Excellent oral and written communication skills 
- Attention to detail and good organizational skills 
- Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced, self-motivated work
environment 

Desired Skills: 
- Degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or related field 
- Ability to quickly grasp technical concepts, learn in-house tools 
- Keen interest in technology, computer-literate 
- Fast and accurate keyboard typing skills 
- Editing, grammar check, and proofreading skills 
- Research skills 

Project duration: 6 months (with potential extension). This is a fixed-term
contract, not a permanent position. 

This position is based in Mountain View, CA. 

For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English
(in PDF format) with "Junior Linguist [MTV]" in the subject line, to the
application email below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Contact Information:
	Jeremy O'Brien 
	Email: dataopsman at gmail.com 


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