9 December: fyi -- Dictaphone, MA

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Core Speech Research & Development at Dictaphone is looking for a senior or
principal Speech/Computational linguistics research engineer. A successful
candidate will have significant experience with advanced speech algorithm,
machine learning, natural language processing, and software development
techniques and processes. S/he should have the ability to provide technical
leadership and to innovate solutions for complex and difficult problems.
The research engineer will work with the speech modeling and engineering
teams.

Responsibilities include:
- Develop high quality speech and machine learning algorithms and software
that are reliable, efficient, and thoroughly documented.
- Determine and/or consult on project design and algorithms for integrated
speech and machine learning components.
- Review, evaluate, and implement new machine learning, linguistic,
acoustic, natural language processing, and computer methods and tools.
- Recommend and develop innovative solutions for complex and difficult
speech recognition problems.
- Establish and/or consult on full documentation and test/validation
procedures. Write detailed research reports, and design and functional
specifications.

Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum of MS in Engineering, Computer Science, Speech, Computational
Linguistics, or equivalent plus 5-6 years of experience. PhD a plus.
- Expert in speech recognition, machine learning, natural language
processing, and research methodologies. Acoustic analysis a plus.
- Broad application of algorithm and software development principles,
processes, theories, and concepts.
- Has developed specialized theoretical and practical skills with working
knowledge of related disciplines.
- Proficiency in at least one data manipulation language (Perl or Python)
and at least one programming language.
- Good working knowledge of appropriate research protocols and software
development tools.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Good organization skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

This position is in Burlington, MA.

Please apply on (http://www.dictaphone.com). Click on careers. Applicants must
apply on the web site, please do not email or call directly.

Address for Applications:

http://www.dictaphone.com

Application Deadline: 31-Jan-2005

Contact Information

Email: amy.uhrbach@dictaphone.com
Website: http://www.dictaphone.com

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