Research Scientist

A Moving Experience Do you have a passion for pushing the boundaries of innovation Are you excited about AIs potential to improve the human experience Then come join the ride Who is Cerence ai Cerence ai 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 ai 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 offices 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-centric 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 Automatic Speech Recognition ASR Senior Research Engineer to join our dynamic team The ideal candidate will have a robust background experience or knowledge in developing and implementing ASR models specifically for automotive voice assistants Person should be well-versed in the latest advancements in speech recognition technology including generative AI large language models LLMs and next-generation ASR frameworks Your Impact Leverage your expertise to effectively train fine-tune and optimize Large Language Models LLMs to achieve optimal accuracy naturalness efficiency and scalability Collaborate with cross-functional teams including other AI researchers and engineers to seamlessly integrate LLM-based features and functionalities Design and implement software components and modules to integrate LLM capabilities into Cerence s speech recognition and natural language understanding systems Conduct thorough testing and validation of LLM-based features to ensure high performance reliability and robustness in real-world scenarios Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements trends and research in AI and natural language processing NLP technologies to enhance the overall performance of our systems continually What you bring You have demonstrated expertise in creating Natural Language Processing NLP solutions using Deep Learning techniques with a focus on integrating Large Language Models You have an advanced degree in computer science computational linguistics or a related field You are highly proficient in Python and Deep Learning frameworks such as Tensorflow or PyTorch You have experience with training and fine-tuning large language models using large-scale datasets and distributed computing environments You possess excellent problem-solving skills attention to detail analytical thinking and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within our fast-paced and innovative environment What We Offer Annual bonus opportunity Insurance coverage Paid time off Paid holidays Equity-based awards for some positions and levels Remote and or hybrid work available depending on position All compensation and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the underlying plans or programs as applicable and as may be amended terminated or superseded 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 EMPLOYER Cerence 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