Senior Computational Linguist

Roku

Austin, United States
On-site
Spoken natural language applications
Core linguistics knowledge
Rule-based grammars and machine learning
Roku's Voice Team aims to develop the best voice system for TV, enabling users to find content and control devices with natural spoken requests

Job Summary

  • Roku's Voice Team aims to develop the best voice system for TV, enabling users to find content and control devices with natural spoken requests.
  • In this role, you will develop models to extend voice support to new Roku features and across languages internationally, and analyze user data to improve models.
  • Roku fosters an inclusive and collaborative environment where teams work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Fridays flexible for remote work.

Matching Summary

Roku's Voice Team aims to develop the best voice system for TV, enabling users to find content and control devices with natural spoken requests.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • spoken natural language applications
  • core linguistics knowledge
  • rule-based grammars and machine learning
  • large natural language data sets
  • scripting languages like Python
  • database queries in SQL
  • version control and collaborative development

Nice-to-have

  • passion for language data and modeling
  • customer-centric approach
  • fast-paced environment
  • sense of humor
  • bold action and collaboration

Key Requirements

  • Master's or Ph.D. degree
  • Proficiency in at least one non-English language
  • At least two years of experience
  • Experience with LLM and generative AI
  • Experience creating and adapting database queries

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