Marathi TTS Linguist - Phonetics, NLP & Data-driven Speech

PRI Global; Burlingame (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A language technology company is seeking a TTS Linguist in California. The role demands expertise in phonetics and NLP to enhance speech data and product quality, particularly for the Marathi language. Responsibilities include managing transcriptions, conducting evaluation experiments, and improving processes across multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in linguistics or a related field and possesses strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and knowledge in various transcription systems are also essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in linguistics, language technologies, computational linguistics, speech science, or related field required.
• Expertise in phonetics, phonology, and NLP needed.
• Proficiency in transcription and annotation systems like SAMPA, IPA, ToBI.

Responsibilities

• Provide linguistic expertise in phonetics, phonology, lexicography, dialectology, and NLP.
• Design and conduct experiments for evaluating transcription quality.
• Develop manual and automated processes for project efficiency.
• Create and refine text normalization processes.
• Manage lexical and phrasal transcriptions.
• Analyze system metrics and address issues.

Skills

Knowledge of phonetics

Ability to analyze waveforms

Knowledge of prescriptive writing

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge in transcription systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in linguistics

Job description

A language technology company is seeking a TTS Linguist in California. The role demands expertise in phonetics and NLP to enhance speech data and product quality, particularly for the Marathi language. Responsibilities include managing transcriptions, conducting evaluation experiments, and improving processes across multiple projects. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in linguistics or a related field and possesses strong analytical skills. Excellent communication and knowledge in various transcription systems are also essential.