Lead AI Scientist – Speech Language Models

Pearson; Pearson (GA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking an AI Scientist / Engineer – Speech Language Model to lead the design and development of AI systems focusing on speech recognition and language assessment. This role requires advanced qualifications such as a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science and hands-on experience with speech recognition and machine learning systems. Applicants should be skilled in Python programming and have solid knowledge of modern neural models. This position is critical in shaping AI-driven assessment tools for fair and scalable learner and hiring experiences.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science or relevant fields.
• Hands-on experience with speech recognition systems.
• Strong programming skills in Python.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of AI systems for language assessment.
• Develop and evaluate scoring pipelines for speaking tasks.
• Collaborate with product teams to integrate models.

Skills

Speech recognition

Programming in Python

Machine learning

Statistical analysis

Communication skills

Education

Master’s or PhD in relevant fields

Tools

PyTorch

Job description

Pearson is seeking an AI Scientist / Engineer – Speech Language Model to lead the design and development of AI systems focusing on speech recognition and language assessment. This role requires advanced qualifications such as a Master’s or PhD in Computer Science and hands-on experience with speech recognition and machine learning systems. Applicants should be skilled in Python programming and have solid knowledge of modern neural models. This position is critical in shaping AI-driven assessment tools for fair and scalable learner and hiring experiences.