LINGUIST List 22.2097 Tue May 17 2011 Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Speech Analytics Engineer, Voxify Editor for this issue: Erin Smith <erinlinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Human Resources Department , Computational Linguistics: Speech Analytics Engineer, Voxify, Inc., California, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics: Speech Analytics Engineer, Voxify, Inc., California, USA Date: 15-May-2011 From: Human Resources Department <jobsvoxify.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics: Speech Analytics Engineer, Voxify, Inc., California, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Voxify, Inc. Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://www.voxify.com Job Rank: Speech Analytics Engineer Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics Description: Voxify is looking for a Speech Analytics Engineer to join a team designing world-class voice applications. Candidates should be trained in Computational Linguistics and proficient in programming using an object oriented language like Java or Ruby. The candidate should be experienced in defining, validating, and implementing requirements for an advanced Speech Analytics Framework. Using Voxify's tools and methodologies, he/she will learn to quickly translate these requirements into tools to inform tuning efforts for Speech-recognition based applications. The Speech Analytics Engineer will design, develop and support new enhancements in an existing Analytical Tools Framework to handle the analysis of all the relevant data produced by high-volume speech recognition applications. On-going application tuning activities are also expected from the candidate to ensure on-going data-driven improvements in application design. The Engineer, working in concert with the Application Designer, will help apply proven, advanced VUI techniques and principles to manage presentation of information, guidance, querying, playback, and cognitive load management. The ideal candidate for this position has a good mix of technical and analytical skills for software development, as well as a research-oriented background suitable for developing novel solutions for language processing tasks and further analysis. Requirements: -Bachelor's degree in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, Linguistics, HCI or related field -1 plus years of experience as a Programmer or in a Computational Linguistics role -Strong analytical background and proven ability to make data-driven decisions -Outstanding attention to detail -Excellent communication skills - both written and oral -Driven to deliver excellent customer service Pluses: Computational Linguistics -Language Modeling -Human Factors - Best Practices & Principles -Speech Grammar Tuning -Natural Language Processing -Data Mining -Information retrieval, Document Indexing -SQL/Database development Knowledge/Familiarity with Speech Recognition Technology and Applications -Speech Recognition Engines - Nuance/OSR, IBM Websphere VoiceServer, Loquendo, Microsoft -Voice Browsers from any major call center infrastructure provider -TTS Engines -Operating Systems - Windows, Unix Experience with Software Development Lifecycle -Requirement Gathering - Requirement Gathering Sessions, Technical Documentation, Use Case Definition, Business Case Definition -Development -Java, Ruby preferred -Experience with Analytics Software like MS SQLServer highly desirable -Proficiency with regular expressions -Tuning - Grammar Tuning, Prompt Tuning, Pace Tuning -Continued Refinement - Speech Grammars, Lexicons and Recognition Technologies Please visit our website to learn more about Voxify. To apply, please email your resume and salary requirements to the application email listed below. Application Deadline: Open until filled. Email Address for Applications: jobsvoxify.com Contact Information: Human Resources Department Email: jobsvoxify.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 17-May-2011       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.