32.765, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Technology Linguist, Sensory, Inc.

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Subject: 32.765, Jobs: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Technology Linguist, Sensory, Inc.

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Date: Tue, 02 Mar 2021 13:45:24
From: Kevin Crooks [kcrooks at sensoryinc.com]
Subject: English; Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology: Technology Linguist, Sensory, Inc., Portland, Oregon, USA

 
University or Organization: Sensory, Inc. 
Department: Technology Language
Job Location: Oregon, USA 
Web Address: https://www.sensory.com/
Job Title: Technology Linguist
Job Rank: Other; Technology Linguist

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; General Linguistics; Phonetics; Phonology 

Required Language(s): English (eng)

Description:

We are looking for a technology linguist to develop speech recognition and
language understanding systems for deployment in consumer products. As this
position will require working with multiple languages outside of English, a
strong knowledge of general linguistic theories is required. The successful
candidate will have a demonstrated background in the fundamentals of automated
speech recognition, natural language processing, and semantic meaning
extraction. The candidate will also have a record of working independently
with strong time management skills, flexibility, and reliability.

Minimum Requirements:
- 3+ years professional experience in computational linguistics or related
field
- M.A. or higher in linguistics or related field
- Fluency in one or more common scripting languages
- Excellent understanding of phonetics, phonological, and acoustic concepts
- Knowledge of fundamentals in hybrid speech recognition, including DNNs and
FSTs
- Comfortable with version control systems, preferrably Git
- Demonstrated ability in manipulation of large data sets, including
transcription, annotation, and
QA

Primary Responsibilities:
- Develop and test components of speech technology systems, including:
acoustic models,
phonology models, language models, NLU models, dialog systems, and
text-normalization and
filtering models
- Improve speech recognition and synthesis systems with code updates and
maintenance, and
design input
- Work with other speech technologists on development and testing of new
speech solutions

Primary Skills:
- Strong background in general linguistic theory across multiple languages
- Experience with audio tools such as Praat, SoundForge, or Audition
- Strong command of phonetic transcription such as IPA, or WorldBet
(preferred)
- Experience with programming grammars such as ABNF or SSML
- Experience with parsing systems such as TreeBank or Phoenix
- Programming skills in Tcl, Python, or Ruby
- Preferred experience with programming in C
- Preferred experience with dialogue management systems such as ChatScript
- Preferred experience with word embedding systems such as GloVe, word2vec, or
FastText

To apply, please send a cover letter with resume or CV to the application
email below.



Application Deadline:  (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs at sensoryinc.com 
Contact Information:
	Manager of Linguistic Technologists Kevin Crooks 
	Email: kcrooks at sensoryinc.com 


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