Senior Machine Learning Engineer (NLP)

Cerence; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a machine learning expert focused on natural language processing. In this dynamic role, you'll design and implement advanced models to tackle complex challenges in text normalization and classification, contributing to innovative solutions in the automotive industry. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams while mentoring junior engineers, all in a supportive environment that values continuous learning. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of voice and AI technology in vehicles, making a tangible impact on how cars interact with their users. If you're passionate about innovation and technology, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in machine learning focusing on NLP.
• Proven experience with seq2seq models and transformers.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize language-specific machine learning models.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality results in NLP.

Skills

Machine Learning

Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Python Programming

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Education

MSc in Computer Science

PhD in Machine Learning

Tools

TensorFlow

PyTorch

Job description

A Moving Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and optimize polyglot and language-specific machine learning models for a broad range of languages with a strong focus on seq2seq models and classifiers.
• Develop and enhance solutions that employ such models to solve challenging text normalization and classification problems in the context of text-to-speech.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and deliver high-quality results.
• Conduct research and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in the field of NLP and machine learning.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers and linguistic experts, providing technical leadership and fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Qualifications:

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience in machine learning, with a focus on NLP.
• Proven experience with seq2seq models, transformers, and other advanced NLP architectures.
• Strong programming skills in Python and familiarity with ML frameworks such as TensorFlow, PyTorch, or similar.
• Experience with multilingual NLP applications and understanding of the challenges associated with them.
• Solid understanding of machine learning principles, algorithms, and statistical methods.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with MLOps practices and tools.
• Experience with text-to-speech.
• Proficiency in another language than English.

Cerence Inc. (Nasdaq: CRNC and www.cerence.com) is the global industry leader in creating unique, moving experiences for the automotive world. Spun out from Nuance in October 2019, Cerence is a new, independent company that has quickly gained traction as a leader in the automotive voice assistant space, working with all of the world’s leading automakers – from Ford and Fiat Chrysler to Daimler, Audi and BMW to Geely and SAIC – to transform how a car feels, responds and learns. Its track record is built on more than 20 years of industry experience and leadership and more than 500 million cars on the road today across more than 70 languages.

As Cerence looks to the future and continues an ambitious growth agenda, we need someone to join the team and help build the future of voice and AI in cars. This is an exciting opportunity to join Cerence’s passionate, dedicated, global team and be a part of meaningful innovation in a rapidly growing industry.

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