Speech Scientist/ Research Engineer

JOB DESIGNATION

Speech Scientist/ Research Engineer

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Conduct research and product development in voice & speech signal processing. Provide core algorithms using microphone array for speech enhancement and recognition.

2. Contribute towards voice-based product development for applications such as acoustic event detection, speaker recognition and speaker diarization.

3. Use machine learning and AI technologies for new feature development and existing feature enhancement in area of speech signal processing.

4. DSP algorithm design in C/C++, Python, Tensorflow and Matlab.

5. Maintain and update product software releases.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

1. Strong background in voice signal processing, including adaptive filters, speech enhancement, microphone array, noise reduction, acoustic echo cancellation (AEC).

2. Familiar with AI algorithms and architectures with reference to their various applications to speech signal processing and applications.

3. Knowledge of using speech processing toolkits (Kaldi/ESPnet/SpeechBrian) and deep learning toolkits (PyTorch/Tensorflow).

4. 2+ years experiences in algorithm design & implementation.

5. A fast learner and keen to learn new methods for developing their prototypes.

6. Experience in industrial product design is a plus.

QUALIFICATION

1. For Speech Scientist position, candidates with PhD in Electronics/Computer Science Engineering related disciplines or Masters degree with 3+ years of relevant experience is preferred.

2. For Research Engineer position, candidates with Masters degree in Electronics/Computer Science Engineering related disciplines or Bachelors degree with 2+ years of relevant experience is preferred.