Linguist (Research Science)

TEKsystems; Redmond (WA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology staffing firm is seeking an experienced research project manager in Redmond, WA. The candidate will oversee audio research projects, analyze outcomes, and support engineers. A Master's degree in related fields is essential, alongside skills in programming and project management. This hybrid position offers a pay range of $70.00 - $80.00/hr and a comprehensive benefits package, including life insurance and a 401(k) retirement plan.

Benefits

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave

Qualifications

• Interpersonal skills and attention to detail are essential.
• Must be proactive with ability to handle multiple projects.
• Experience communicating research in an academic setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research projects and analyze results.
• Monitor and facilitate resolution of project problems.
• Support research scientists and engineers in the team.

Skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Attention to detail

Proactiveness

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Scientific programming languages

Education

Master's degree in relevant field

Tools

Matlab

Python

C

R

Job description

life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan

United States, Washington, Redmond

Overview

Looking for a research organization of world-class researchers developers and engineers who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers.
The mission of the Reality Labs Research Audio team is to engineer augmented audio that redefines human hearing capabilities. This will allow us to connect people by facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and drive research projects on speech quality statistically analyze results and report findings.
• Monitor problems facilitate resolution and proactively keep projects on track.
• Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences.
• Regularly report on project progress dependencies and risks to stakeholders.
• Support research scientists and engineers within the team.
• Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services.
• Willingness to roll up sleeves and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals.

Minimum qualifications

• Interpersonal and communication skills with strong attention to detail.
• Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Track record of communicating research on speech perception hearing sciences or auditory perception in an academic or industrial setting.
• Experience with data collection with human participants.
• Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment.
• Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab Python C or R.
• Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computational Neuroscience Cognitive Science Electrical Engineering Perception Experimental Psychology Audio Engineering Acoustics Computer Science Computer Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computational Audiology or a related field.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with tonal languages.
• PhD degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with AI generative speech.
• Experience with modeling audio quality.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Redmond, WA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $70.00 - $80.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&DD for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Redmond, WA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 12, 2025.

Equal Opportunity Employer

TEKsystems is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.