30.412, Jobs: Computational Linguistics; Phonology: Rank Open, Google

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Subject: 30.412, Jobs:  Computational Linguistics; Phonology: Rank Open, Google

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Date: Thu, 24 Jan 2019 13:36:19
From: Amanda Ritchart-Scott [dataopsman at gmail.com]
Subject: Computational Linguistics; Phonology: Rank Open, Google, California, USA

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

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Phonology 


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, 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 "MTV Junior Linguist" in the subject line, to the
application email below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: dataopsman at gmail.com 
Contact Information:
	Amanda Ritchart-Scott 
	Email: dataopsman at gmail.com 


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