Language Specialist, Kannada

SoundHound AI is seeking a Language Specialist to join the Data Programs team. In this role, you will be responsible for validating speech and text language data used to train our ASR models, particularly focusing on Kannada phonetics and phonology. You will collaborate closely with the ASR and NLU engineering teams to establish phoneme sets, pronunciation rules, and test case phrases for our Voice AI products. Your contributions will play a vital role in enhancing the voice user experience and domain performance. Key Responsibilities: - Assist in gathering and curating speech and text data for the ASR team - Establish phoneme sets and pronunciation rules for the Kannada language - Provide test case phrases for relevant domains - Enhance domain performance through artificial training data sets for Language Models - Conduct testing of systems and analyze the results to ensure optimal performance To be successful in this role, you should meet the following qualifications: - Completion of formal language studies, a language degree, or a degree in Linguistics (or equivalent experience) - Native-level proficiency in spoken and written Kannada - Familiarity with linguistics, phonetics, and phonology - Experience as a data evaluator and in training data for machine learning - Proficiency in data curation, data quality, or software QA - Knowledge of Bash, Python, or other programming languages - Background in project management/coordination - Proficiency with Google Docs, Jira, Confluence SoundHound AI is committed to being a values-driven company that prioritizes diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We believe that a team with global perspectives is essential for our mission to build Voice AI for the world. If you are passionate about language validation, phonetics, and contributing to cutting-edge technology, we invite you to join our team and make a difference in the world of Voice AI. Learn more about our culture and career opportunities at https://www.soundhound.com/careers.,