Speech And Language Data Engineer

A Moving Experience Are you interested in shaping the future of an industry that touches lives around the world Do you want to be part of a team thats redefi ning the transportation experienceWho is Cerence Cerence is the global leader in AI for transportation specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars two-wheelers and more that enable people to focus on what matters most With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology we partner with leading automakers such as Volkswagen Mercedes Audi Toyota and many more mobility providers and technology companies to power intuitive integrated experiences that create safer more connected and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike Our Driving Force Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington Massachusetts USA and 16 other offi ces across Europe Asia and North America We bring together diverse backgrounds and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences Our culture is customer-cenxe2x80x90tric collaborative fast-paced and fun with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth Interested in having a significant impact in a dynamic industry with a high-performing global team We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Text to Speech TTS Senior Product Designer to join our dynamic team The ideal candidate will have a robust background experience or knowledge in developing and implementing TTS models specifi cally for automotive voice assistants Person should be well-versed in the latest advancements in Test to Speech technology including generaxe2x80x90tive AI large language models LLMs and next-generation TTS frameworks Your Impact Join TTS Team learning how to create state-of-the-art AI TTS Strengthen Team capaxe2x80x90bilities for delivering high quality TTS neural for both custom and roadmap commitmentsEnable the Team to react faster to customer request for bug analysis and fi xes Contribute to advancing technologies and services by providing input and recommenxe2x80x90dations from project experiences Collaborate with AI Team and Voices Team members to train AI based TTS system Work in collaboration with customer facing Teams to ensure quality gate keeping via bug analysisAnalyse data for AI TTS and create simple scripts to categorize extract info Check data to provide high quality speech base for Neural TTS training Collaborate with engixe2x80x90neering Team to ensure timely TTS data releaseWhat You Bring BA MA in Computational Linguistics MSc BSc in Computer Science or similarEducation in Digital Signal Processing and Data Processing for Linguistics Phonology Phonetics3 years of experience Strong background in analysing and ensuring quality of datasetsAt ease in a mixed Windows Linux development environmentBase scripting and automation skills Python Perl bash Fluent in English both written and spoken level B2 or higher Comfortable with Microsoft Offi ce applications Excel PowerPoint What we offer We offer a generous compensation and benefi ts package in addition to the base salary including Annual bonus opportunityInsurance coverage medical dental vision life and disability Paid time offPaid holidaysCompany contribution to the RRSP Registered Retirement Savings Plan Equity-based awards for some positions and levelsRemote and or hybrid work available depending on positionAll compensation and benefi ts are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlyxe2x80x90ing plans or programs as applicable and as may be amended terminated or superxe2x80x90seded from time to time Cerence Inc Nasdaq CRNC and is the global industry leader in creating unique moving experiences for the automotive world Spun out from Nuance in October 2019 Cerence is a new independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space working with all of the worlds leading automakers from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC to transform how a car feels responds and learns Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerences passionate dedicated global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERCerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity EEO and to compliance with all federal state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age race color gender gender identity gender expression sex sex stereotyping pregnancy national origin ancestry religion physical or mental disability medical condition marital status citizenship status sexual orientation protected military or veteran status genetic information and other protected classifications Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement All prospective and current Employees need to remain vigilant when it comes to executing security policies in the workplace This includes - Following workplace security protocols and training programs to familiarize with the ways to maintain a safe workplace - Following security procedures to report any suspicious activity - Having respect for corporate security procedures to allow those procedures to be effective - Adhering to company s compliance and regulations - Encouraging to follow a zero tolerance for workplace violence - Basic knowledge of information security and data privacy requirements e g how to protect data how to be handling this data - Demonstrative knowledge of information security through internal training programs