Software Engineer - Language Systems
Stockholm, Sweden
Tobii Dynavox
Communication apps, speech generating devices, eye trackers and eye gaze/eye-controlled devices for people with disabilities and special needs who require AAC.Why Join Us?
At Tobii Dynavox, we empower people with disabilities to do what they once did or never thought possible. We call this mission Power to Be You. Our assistive communication technology helps our customers express themselves, connect with the world, and pursue independence, whether through everyday activities like ordering food or extraordinary feats like running a company. Working at Tobii Dynavox, you’ll become part of a team that spans the globe, with offices in the US, Sweden, France, the UK, China, and beyond.
To learn more about what we make possible, meet some of our customers or take a look at some of our solutions.
We’re at an exciting stage in our journey—growing rapidly and expanding our Product & Development team in Stockholm to build a vibrant hub for innovation, product design, and technology. This is a unique opportunity to join a thriving organization where you can help shape the future of assistive communication, defining how we work and delivering impactful solutions for our users.
We are building a culture of empowered, collaborative teams who are passionate about helping individuals with disabilities find their voice and connect with the world. Our teams thrive on trust, collaboration, and a positive environment where everyone leads and contributes. We deeply understand the people we serve, empathize with their challenges, and use our expertise to make a real difference.
About the Role:
As a Software Engineer for Language Systems, you will join a team that develops innovative mobile and desktop applications in a complex, cross-platform environment. Our work is centered on improving assistive communication tools, ensuring that individuals with disabilities can effectively express themselves. You will contribute to the evolution of our language models, improve our software architecture, and work with experts in linguistics, speech-language pathology, and machine learning to refine and advance our solutions.
In this role, you will:
- Design, develop, and deploy products across multiple operating systems.
- Contribute to the development and improvement of application language models.
- Explore, evaluate, recommend, and process language data sources.
- Assist in implementing and optimizing natural language data processing tools.
- Work closely with linguists and speech-language pathologists to enhance communication technologies.
- Modularize architectural components to maximize scalability and minimize code duplication.
- Contribute to architectural and API improvements.
- Debug and analyze code issues using static analysis and platform-specific debugging tools.
- Implement clear and well-documented APIs for use in higher-level code.
- Follow and advocate for best coding practices within the team.
What We're Looking For:
- A B.S. in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent experience (1-3 years in software engineering).
- A strong background in linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), or a related field.
- Preferably 1+ years of experience working with C#, Python, and SQL.
- Proficiency in object-oriented languages such as C#, C++, Java, or Objective-C.
- Familiarity with NLP and machine learning libraries (NLTK, NumPy, TensorFlow, PyTorch, spaCy, etc.).
- Experience working in Linux environments, particularly with a command-line interface (CLI) and shell scripting.
- Working knowledge of regular expressions.
- Prior experience with localization processes.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for data management.
If you are passionate about language, technology, and empowering individuals through communication, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Values:
At Tobii Dynavox, our mission guides what we do, and our values guide us in how we do it. Across the organization, we are committed to being Collaborative, Considerate, Curious and Courageous. We build a trusting environment where every team member prioritizes our customers with empathy and insight. Bold ideas and learning lead to impactful solutions. Driven by curiosity, we continuously challenge the status quo to create meaningful, customer-focused solutions for our customers.
What We Offer:
At Tobii Dynavox, we believe in empowering individuals – including our employees - to reach their full potential. Here’s what makes us unique:
- Purpose-Driven Work: Join a company that transforms lives by giving a voice to those with communication challenges. Every day, your work makes a meaningful and concrete impact.
- “Yes, and...” Flexibility: Build a rewarding career AND enjoy time with loved ones. We offer flexible work options so you don’t have to choose between personal and professional goals.
- Growth and Development: Whether you’re advancing your skills or growing your career, we invest in your future with training, learning opportunities, and internal growth paths.
- Inclusive and Supportive Culture: Work in a collaborative, caring environment where diversity and individuality are valued. You’ll feel connected to both your team and our global community.
- A Global Leader with Heart: Be part of an innovative, forward-thinking company that combines experience and cutting-edge solutions with a mission to change lives.
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Tags: APIs Architecture Computer Science Data management Engineering Excel Java Linguistics Linux Machine Learning NLP NLTK NumPy Python PyTorch Shell scripting spaCy SQL TensorFlow
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