Product Linguist

Sensory Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Sensory, Inc. is seeking a Product Linguist to tune AI voice interfaces on the edge, collaborating with cross‑functional teams to refine linguistic components of speech recognition and synthesis.

The role emphasizes independent work and teamwork, strong foundations in phonetics/phonology, and the ability to design data collection protocols, test data, and performance objectives with customers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated interest in linguistics
• Fluency in at least one language in addition to English
• Strong knowledge of phonetic and phonological concepts
• Proficiency with phonetic transcription and spectrogram analysis
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Programming experience in at least one language
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• B.A./B.S. or higher in Linguistics

Responsibilities

• Tune AI models for voice-user interfaces using internal tools
• Develop, review, test, and refine linguistic components of speech recognition and synthesis systems
• Design data collection protocols and ensure quality using internal QA tools
• Collaborate with speech technologists on research and development of new solutions
• Maintain expertise in Sensory's technology offerings and contribute to the design and enhancement of internal tuning tools and technologies
• Conduct detailed analyses of voice recognition performance for internal and customer projects
• Work directly with customers to guide the definition of project performance objectives, test data and methodology, dialogue design, user interface decisions, and recognition set composition
• Prepare delivery documentation for all Sensory phrase-spotting products and projects
• Actively manage project expectations and deliverables to ensure customer satisfaction
• Support cross-functional teams as needed, including tracking projects and tasks inside Sensory as needed
• Bring a systems and process mindset to look for opportunities to streamline and further automate the delivery of custom solutions.

Skills

Linguistics knowledge

Phonetics

Phonology

Transcription (IPA/SAMPA)

Programming experience

Independent / team work

Project management

Education

B.A./B.S. in Linguistics

Tools

Audition

Peak

Praat

Sound Forge

WorldBet/SAMPA

Job description

AI That Listens, Sees, and Understands — On the Edge

Job code: #2501EA Job Location: Remote

Product Linguist

The ideal candidate is a fast learner with a solid foundation in phonetics, phonology, and technical concepts, and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with external and internal customers.

We are seeking a Linguist with a strong interest in speech technology. The ideal candidate is a fast learner with a solid foundation in phonetics, phonology, and technical concepts, and is comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with external and internal customers.

Primary Responsibilities

• Tune AI models for voice-user interfaces using internal tools, meeting customer specifications and delivery timelines
• Develop, review, test, and refine linguistic components of speech recognition and synthesis systems
• Design data collection protocols and ensure quality using internal QA tools
• Collaborate with speech technologists on research and development of new solutions
• Maintain expertise in Sensory's technology offerings and contribute to the design and enhancement of internal tuning tools and technologies
• Conduct detailed analyses of voice recognition performance for internal and customer projects
• Work directly with customers to guide the definition of project performance objectives, test data and methodology, dialogue design, user interface decisions, and recognition set composition to ensure optimal speech recognition outcomes
• Prepare delivery documentation for all Sensory phrase-spotting products and projects
• Actively manage project expectations and deliverables to ensure customer satisfaction
• Support cross-functional teams as needed, including tracking projects and tasks inside Sensory as needed
• Bring a systems and process mindset to look for opportunities to streamline and further automate the delivery of custom solutions.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant experience with demonstrated interest in linguistics
• Fluency in at least one language in addition to English
• Strong knowledge of phonetic and phonological concepts
• Proficiency with phonetic transcription and spectrogram analysis
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills
• Programming experience in at least one language
• Ability to work independently and in teams
• B.A./B.S. or higher in Linguistics

Desired Skills

• Experience with customer project management
• Experience with audio tools such as Audition, Peak, Sound Forge, or Praat
• Familiarity with WorldBet or SAMPA

About Sensory, Inc.

For over 30 years, Sensory has been a pioneer in the field of embedded artificial intelligence, providing cutting-edge voice and vision technologies to the world’s leading consumer electronics manufacturers. Sensory's solutions are shipped in over 3 billion products, setting the standard for on-device AI that is private, secure, and highly reliable.

Job Code #: 2501EA

Location: Remote

Salary Range: $70K-$100K/year