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Senior Speech and Language Scientist

Analog Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates Posted: 14 Jan 2025

Financial

  • Estimate: $80k - $120k*
  • Zero income tax location

Accessibility

  • Office Only
  • Apply from abroad
  • No Relocation Support
  • Visa Provided

Requirements

  • Experience: Senior
  • English: Professional

Position

About the Job:
Analog is a catalyst for change across various industries, from global enterprises to the public sector, and healthcare to ecology. Our approach to AI emphasizes enriching human experiences and fostering connectivity through technology. We aim to create solutions that empower people to thrive in a digitally enhanced world.

The Senior Speech & Language Scientist role focuses on advancing the understanding and application of speech and language technologies. This position bridges research and development, enabling innovative work in areas such as automatic speech recognition (ASR), natural language understanding (NLU), speech synthesis (TTS), and conversational AI.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct cutting-edge research in speech and audio technologies, including speech recognition, synthesis, audio enhancement, speaker identification, and spatial audio.
  • Develop, model, design, and test novel audio and speech processing algorithms using machine learning, signal processing, and computer vision.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., software engineers, product managers, and designers) to transition research into practical applications.
  • Improve model/algorithm accuracy and coordinate cross-team problem-solving.
  • Propose AI techniques to enhance efficiency for client businesses.
  • Invent, analyze, design, develop, and optimize algorithms in areas such as Speech Recognition, Text to Speech, and Speaker Recognition.

Qualifications:

  • Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field focusing on speech and audio processing, or equivalent practical experience.
  • Proven research experience in speech or audio processing, evidenced by publications in peer-reviewed journals or conferences.
  • Expertise in machine learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow) and proficiency in programming languages like Python, C++, or others.
  • Strong knowledge of signal processing techniques and deep learning models for speech and audio tasks.
  • Experience with large-scale datasets and distributed computing systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with real-time audio systems or applications in AR/VR, accessibility, or social interaction platforms.
  • Familiarity with multilingual or low-resource speech recognition techniques.
  • Background in self-supervised or unsupervised learning for speech/audio representation.
  • Knowledge of privacy-preserving audio data processing techniques.
  • Experience mentoring junior researchers or managing collaborative projects.

Working Conditions:

  • Open, diverse, and inclusive work culture focused on innovation and personal growth.
  • Career development opportunities through structured training programs and high-tech projects.
  • Competitive remuneration package with perks including healthcare, education support, and leave benefits.

Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates (On-site)
Job Type: Full-time
Language Requirements: Not specified.

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About Analog

Analog is a new AI company focused on edge computing solutions that seamlessly connect people, places, and things through the use of smart sensors and mixed reality devices. Our mission is to craft technology that amplifies rather than replaces human skills, bridging the gap between possibility and reality. Analog's approach to AI ensures that technological advancements are not just about efficiency and convenience, but about enriching human experiences and fostering a more connected and mixed world. Analog is not just building technology; we are crafting a world where technology is an invisible yet indispensable part of our lives. Every step in Analog's journey is marked by deep empathy for our customers. We believe in design that speaks to the heart of the human experience. In an age where technology often feels invasive or impersonal, Analog prioritizes empathy and the human experience in its AI and computing solutions. By focusing on collaboration and on human-centric design, we aim to unlock the full potential of technology, making it an immersive, natural, and instinctive extension of our daily lives. Join us on our journey as we work to build solutions that will empower people to stop living behind the digital world and start remembering how to live in our rainbow-filled analog world.