Research Scientist: Speech Synthesis and Acoustic Modeling

3 weeks ago


Pasadena, California, United States Punchcard Full time
About Oben

Oben is a cutting-edge technology company based in Pasadena, CA, focused on developing human interfaces for Artificial Intelligence and beyond.

This role is part of our research and development team, working on statistical parametric speech synthesis. The successful candidate will have a strong background in speech processing, computer science, or a related field, with expertise in statistical modeling using Hidden Markov Models, speech signal processing, and research experience in speech synthesis.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop structured acoustic models that account for factors such as accent and speaking style
  • Design and implement machine learning techniques for vocoding
  • Collaborate with the team to advance the state-of-the-art in speech synthesis
Requirements
  • PhD in speech processing, computer science, or a related field
  • High proficiency in C++
  • Experience with data-driven statistical or machine learning methods
  • Strong research background in speech synthesis
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

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