Speech Synthesis Research Engineer

3 weeks ago


Pasadena, California, United States Punchcard Full time
Speech Synthesis Research Engineer

About Punchcard: Punchcard is a cutting-edge technology company based in Pasadena, CA, focused on building innovative human interfaces for Artificial Intelligence. We are seeking a highly skilled Research Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced speech synthesis technologies.

This position is focused on research and development in statistical parametric speech synthesis, with a particular emphasis on the creation of structured acoustic models that account for factors such as accent and speaking style. You will have a PhD in speech processing, computer science, cognitive science, linguistics, engineering, mathematics, or a related discipline, and possess the necessary programming skills to conduct research in this area.

A background in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable: statistical parametric text-to-speech synthesis using HMMs and HSMMs, glottal source modeling, speech signal modeling, speaker adaptation using the MLLR or MAP family of techniques, familiarity with software tools including HTK, HTS, Festival, and modern machine learning.

Requirements:

  • PhD, M.Sc. in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering
  • High proficiency in C++
  • Experience with data-driven statistical or machine learning methods
  • Enjoys a highly collaborative environment with minimal supervision

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with speech synthesis
  • Familiarity with linguistic phonetics
  • Knowledge of basic digital signal processing techniques for audio
  • Experience with software engineering best practices including unit testing, continuous integration, and source control
  • Proficiency in Java/Android, Objective C/iOS, JavaScript, C#/Unity3D


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