LINGUIST List 7.1798

Thu Dec 19 1996

Jobs: Speech recognition positions

Editor for this issue: Ljuba Veselinova <ljubalinguistlist.org>

Directory

1. Mark Mandel, Jobs: speech recognition (revised post)

 Dragon Systems Inc.
 320 Nevada Street
 Newton, MA 02160
 USA
 Telephone: +1 617 965-5200
 Telefax: +1 617 332-9575

 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AT DRAGON SYSTEMS, INC.

Dragon Systems is one of the world's leading suppliers of PC- and
Mac(tm)- based speech recognition technology, with a
revolutionary approach to user interaction. Our organization
thrives because our people are uniquely qualified. Our markets
grow because our technology is universally accepted. Our future
is promising because we offer a diverse line of voice activated
products for users, developers and PC hardware and software. With
a highly imaginative, incredibly talented team, we are expanding
the frontiers of speech and language recognition
technology. Voice your expertise and bring your talents to Dragon
Systems.

 Developer, International Products
 (3 positions: 1 each in German, French, and English)
 (NOTE: This supersedes the notice published in LINGUIST 7.1771)

Join a growing international team and participate in the
development of International versions of Dragons's speech
recognition products.

 This position requires a good ability in both the language
 and the technical aspects of development.

Essential Tasks
 Prepare acoustic models for each product
 Prepare language models for each product
 Localize each application
 Assist in documentation reviews
 Influence the product designs of products in development
 Monitor industry technology and trends

Formal Education/Training
 Bachelor's degree and preferably Master's degree in one of:
 * Computer Science
 * Computational Linguistics
 * Language of locale for products:
 - German
 - French
 - Spanish

Skills
 Good knowledge of language of locale; fluency preferred
 Ability to code (C/C++ preferred), must be technically competent
 PC use:
 * DOS and Windows essential
 * In addition to C/C++, PERL would be an advantage
 Ability to analyze problems, must be logical and organized
 Interpersonal skills, must be able to work in a team


 TO APPLY

Please send your resume to:
 T. Rosker, Director, HR
 Dragon Systems, Inc.
 320 Nevada Street
 Newton, MA 02160

Email:
 Tamahrdragonsys.com

Fax:
 +1 617-965-8348