LINGUIST List 28.572
Tue Jan 31 2017
Jobs: Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Soapbox Labs
Editor for this issue: Clare Harshey <clarelinguistlist.org>
Date: 31-Jan-2017
From: Cathy Scanlon <cathy.scanlon
soapboxlabs.com>
Subject: Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguist, Soapbox Labs, Dublin, Ireland
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Job Location: Dublin, Ireland
Web Address:
http://soapboxlabs.com Job Title: Computational Linguist
Job Rank: Scientist
Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics
Description:
** This position has been filled.
Soapbox Labs is a dynamic and creative Trinity campus company based in the convenient and central Portobello area of Dublin, Ireland. We are building speech recognition technology for children between the ages of 4 and 10, enabling device interactions for gaming, learning and communication. The SoapBox platform allows developers to incorporate our smart cloud based engine into their digital apps and web services.
We are currently looking to expand our team to help develop our patent-pending, proprietary speech recognition system. We are looking for enthusiastic and self-driven candidates who thrive under minimal supervision and dream big.
In this position you will:
- Be mentored by senior speech engineers
- Develop algorithms, test and automate newly developed systems
- Develop new skills in language modelling, acoustic modelling and speech recognition
- Take ownership of ongoing projects
Requirements:
- MSc (Research) in Linguistics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related area; or BSc and relevant experience in conducting speech recognition based research
- Experience in bash, python, or similar command line / scripting skills
- Interest in linguistics, acoustics, machine learning and speech technology
- Some exposure to speech recognition software tools (e.g. Kaldi, CMU Sphinx, HTK)
- Positive team player attitude with strong verbal and written communication skills
Desirables:
- MSc or PhD in computer science and/or linguistics
- Experience with speech recognition software such as Kaldi, CMU Sphinx, HTK
- Some knowledge of deep neural nets, natural language processing, and other machine learning techniques
- A second language is a plus
What we offer:
- A competitive remuneration package (with the potential to earn stock options)
- Flexible working environment
- Beer and pizza Fridays
- Our office is right over a great cafe and yoga studio!
- The chance to get in at the ground floor of this high potential start-up
We are keen to interact with talented people and will get back to the selected candidates quickly. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company.
Apply directly to the hiring manager at the application email address below. Please attach your CV and a cover letter explaining why you are the right person for us!
Must be willing to relocate to Ireland within a reasonable time period if applying from abroad.
Application Deadline: This position has been filled.
Email Address for Applications: cathy.scanlon
soapboxlabs.com
Contact Information:
Cathy Scanlon
Email: cathy.scanlon
soapboxlabs.com
Phone: 07473768040
Page Updated: 31-Jan-2017