Head of Voice Research & Real-Time Translation

DeepL; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Language AI company in the UK is seeking a Head of Research for its Voice division. This strategic role involves leading research efforts in voice translation technology and managing cross-functional teams of researchers and engineers. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in speech, solid engineering leadership skills, and a proven track record of bringing research into production. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package, aiming to foster an innovative and collaborative environment.

Benefits

30 days of annual leave

Hybrid work schedule

Monthly hacking sessions

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• Proven track record of managing hybrid teams.
• Expertise in speech, translation, or multimodal ML.
• Ability to balance long-term research goals with product needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Research organization for DeepL Voice.
• Drive innovation across speech and translation technologies.
• Manage diverse teams and ensure research translates into production.

Skills

Leadership

Speech technology

Machine learning

Communication

Data pipeline design

Education

PhD in relevant field

Master's degree

Tools

ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition)

TTS (Text-to-Speech)

ML frameworks (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch)

Job description

A leading Language AI company in the UK is seeking a Head of Research for its Voice division. This strategic role involves leading research efforts in voice translation technology and managing cross-functional teams of researchers and engineers. Ideal candidates will have deep expertise in speech, solid engineering leadership skills, and a proven track record of bringing research into production. The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive benefits package, aiming to foster an innovative and collaborative environment.