Speech and Language Data Engineer

A Moving Experience.

Are you interested in shaping the future of an industry that touches lives around the world? Do you want to be part of a team that’s redefi ning the transportation experience?

Who is Cerence?
Cerence is the global leader in AI for transportation, specialized in building AI and voice-powered companions for cars, two-wheelers, and more that enable people to focus on what matters most. With over 500 million cars shipped with Cerence technology, we partner with leading automakers (such as Volkswagen, Mercedes, Audi, Toyota and many more), mobility providers, and technology companies to power intuitive, integrated experiences that create safer, more connected, and more enjoyable journeys for drivers and passengers alike.

Our Driving Force:
Our team is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of AI innovation, working around the globe with headquarters in Burlington, Massachusetts, USA and 16 other offi ces across Europe, Asia, and North America. We bring together diverse backgrounds, and varied skill sets with the shared goal of advancing the next generation of transportation user experiences. Our culture is customer-cen‐tric, collaborative, fast-paced and fun, with continuous opportunities for learning and development to support your career growth.
Interested in having a significant impact in a dynamic industry with a high-performing global team?
We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Text to Speech (TTS) Senior Product Designer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a robust background (experience or knowledge) in developing and implementing TTS models specifi cally for automotive voice assistants. Person should be well-versed in the latest advancements in Test to Speech technology, including genera‐tive AI, large language models (LLMs), and next-generation TTS frameworks.

Your Impact:

• Join TTS Team, learning how to create state-of-the-art AI TTS Strengthen Team capa‐bilities for delivering high quality TTS (neural) for both custom and roadmap commitments

• Enable the Team to react faster to customer request for bug analysis and fi xes Contribute to advancing technologies and services by providing input and recommen‐dations from project experiences.

• Collaborate with AI Team and Voices Team members to train AI based TTS system.

• Work in collaboration with customer facing Teams to ensure quality gate keeping via bug analysis

• Analyse data for AI TTS and create simple scripts to categorize/extract info Check data to provide high quality speech base for Neural TTS training Collaborate with engi‐neering Team to ensure timely TTS data release

What You Bring:

• BA/MA in Computational Linguistics, MSc/BSc in Computer Science, or similar

• Education in Digital Signal Processing and Data Processing for Linguistics, Phonology, Phonetics

• 3+ years of experience.

• Strong background in analysing and ensuring quality of datasets

• At ease in a mixed Windows/Linux development environment

• Base scripting and automation skills (Python, Perl, bash, ...)

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken, level B2 or higher.

• Comfortable with Microsoft Offi ce applications (Excel, PowerPoint, ...)

What we offer:
We offer a generous compensation and benefi ts package (in addition to the base salary), including:

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Insurance coverage (medical, dental, vision, life, and disability)

• Paid time off

• Paid holidays

• Company contribution to the RRSP (Registered Retirement Savings Plan)

• Equity-based awards for some positions and levels

• Remote and/or hybrid work available depending on position

• All compensation and benefi ts are subject to the terms and conditions of the underly‐ing plans or programs, as applicable and as may be amended, terminated or super‐seded from time to time.

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. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Cerence is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all federal, state and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sex stereotyping, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, genetic information and other protected classifications. Cerence Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement.

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