LINGUIST List 22.4308 Mon Oct 31 2011 Jobs: Comp Ling: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC Editor for this issue: Kristen Dunkinson <kristenlinguistlist.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.     Terry Lagace , Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-to-speech: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC, Pennsylvania, USA Message 1: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-to-speech: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC, Pennsylvania, USA Date: 27-Oct-2011 From: Terry Lagace <careerscepstral.com> Subject: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-to-speech: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, Cepstral LLC, Pennsylvania, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: Cepstral LLC Job Location: Pennsylvania, USA Web Address: http://www.cepstral.com Job Rank: Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics; Natural Language Processing; Text-To-Speech Description: Cepstral LLC is a global leader and innovator in Text-To-Speech (TTS). Cepstral is a successful 10-year old CMU spin-out whose computer speech technology makes desktop, server, and online applications talk. Cepstral is seeking an innovative member of our core technology team to work on the next generation of our core synthesis engine and its web delivery and client software. The successful candidate will be both a Researcher and Software Developer who is interested in speech technology, has experience in Natural Language Processing (NLP), Computational Linguistics, Digital Signal Processing, and/or web development. If you are sharp, innovative, and want to create in this space, we want to meet you. The candidate will have a voice in company direction, development agenda and target markets. A chance to author and create in a funded, high energy environment. Board of Directors, client, and partner interaction and collaboration. Great Southside offices in a secure building. Requirements: - Required: Advanced degree or equivalent experience in one or more of the following: * Speech Synthesis technology (Unit selection experience desirable) * Natural Language Processing. * Computational Linguistics especially in the context of speech synthesis/recognition - Required: High proficiency in C or C++ is a must. - Highly desirable: * 3 to 5 years experience writing / maintaining software in a commercial setting. * Digital Signal Processing in the context of audio processing. * Web tools development * Good communication skills, within the team and facing customers and partners. * Interest in product and Web/mobile delivery development. - Desirable: * Knowledge of Java, Perl, Mac, Windows, Linux * 1 year experience in writing and debugging multi-threaded software. The job is located in Pittsburgh and is not a telecommuting position. Cepstral offers a compensation package which includes: - Paid vacation and sick days - Medical and Dental coverage - 401 K - Equity - Unit Option Plan Candidates should e-mail resume to the application email address below. Be sure to reference the title, Speech Synthesis Researcher/Developer, in the subject line. Relevant degree or its foreign equivalent is required. See us on the web at the URL listed above and www.voiceforge.com Application Deadline: (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: careerscepstral.com Contact Information: Terry Lagace Email: careerscepstral.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 31-Oct-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.