Job Announcement: Google
Russian; Phonology; Semantics; Transcription, Speech (ASR, TTS, NLP): Speech Data Evaluator, Google, New York, USA
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Google
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| Job Location: | New York, USA | ||
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Other |
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| Linguistic Field(s): |
Phonology
Semantics |
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| Language Specialty: | Russian | ||
| LL Issue: | 24.675 | ||
| Date Posted: | 04-Feb-2013 | ||
| Job Description: |
Speech Data Evaluator (multiple positions) In NYC: Russian Job description: As a Speech Data Evaluator and a native-level speaker of Russian, you will be part of a team based in NYC, processing large amounts of linguistic data and carrying out a number of tasks to improve the quality of Google’s speech synthesis and speech recognition in your own language. This includes: - annotating and classifying linguistic data; - labeling text for disambiguation, expansion, and text normalization; - providing phonetic transcription of lexicon entries according to given standards and using in-house tools. Job requirements: - native-level speaker of Russian (with good command of the standard dialect) and fluent in English; - computer-literate (should feel comfortable using in-house tools); - attention to detail; - good knowledge of orthography and grammar in the target language; - passion for language and a keen interest in technology; - good organizational skills; - a degree in a language-related field such as linguistics, language teaching, translation, editing, writing, proofreading, or similar. Project duration: contract position for 6-9 months (with potential for extension). For immediate consideration, please email your CV and cover letter in English (PDF format preferred) with "Speech Data Evaluator [Russian]" in the subject line. |
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| Application Deadline: | Open until filled | ||
| Application Email: |
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| Contact Information: |
Linne
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