Research Scientist - Speech & Audio Understanding (Speech Generation)

Tencent

| Bellevue, WA, USA (On Site) | Full Time | 3 weeks ago

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Job Summary

This Research Scientist role focuses on advancing speech and audio understanding, specifically in speech generation. Responsibilities include tracking the latest research, exploring next-generation paradigms for speech/audio generation, and investigating cutting-edge multimodal voice foundation model technologies. The scientist will lead technical R&D to enhance voice interaction experiences by integrating text, speech, and vision, driving model performance improvements and innovative applications. A Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science or related fields is required, along with experience in voice foundation models, speech synthesis, recognition, or audio generation, and proficiency in deep learning frameworks like PyTorch.

Must Have

Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Engineering, Signal Processing, or related fields.
Research or development experience in one or more areas: voice foundation models, speech synthesis, speech recognition, audio generation, voice conversion, or speech codec.
Familiarity with mainstream voice-enabled large models (e.g., GPT4o, GLM-4-Voice, Qwen2.5-Omni, Voila).
Proficient in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch).
Solid understanding of large model architectures and principles.

Good to Have

Prior project experience with mainstream voice-enabled large models.
Experience with large-scale model training frameworks (Megatron/Deepspeed).
Experience in large-scale pretraining or post-training.

Perks & Benefits

Sign on payment (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
Relocation package (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
Restricted stock units (evaluated on a case-by-case basis)
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Life and disability benefits
Participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan
Up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year
Up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year
Up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year

Job Description

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What the Role Entails

Job Responsibilities:

1. Track the latest research in speech generation algorithms, explore next-generation paradigms for speech/audio generation, and push the boundaries of speech generation capabilities.

2. Investigate cutting-edge multimodal voice foundation model technologies to enhance voice interaction experiences by integrating text, speech, and vision.

3. Lead the technical R&D of voice foundation models, driving model performance improvements and innovative applications.

Who We Look For

Job Requirements:

1. Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Electronic Engineering, Signal Processing, or related fields.

2. Research or development experience in one or more areas: voice foundation models, speech synthesis, speech recognition, audio generation, voice conversion, or speech codec.

3. Familiarity with mainstream voice-enabled large models (e.g., GPT4o, GLM-4-Voice, Qwen2.5-Omni, Voila). Prior project experience is preferred.

4. Proficient in deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch). Experience with large-scale model training frameworks (Megatron/Deepspeed) is a plus.

5. Solid understanding of large model architectures and principles. Experience in large-scale pretraining or post-training is preferred.

The expected base pay range for this position in the location(s) listed above is $122,500.00 to $229,700.00 per year. Actual pay may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Employees hired for this position may be eligible for a sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units, which will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Subject to the terms and conditions of the plans in effect, hired applicants are also eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and disability benefits, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan. The Employee is also eligible for up to 15 to 25 days of vacation per year (depending on the employee’s tenure), up to 13 days of holidays throughout the calendar year, and up to 10 days of paid sick leave per year. Your benefits may be adjusted to reflect your location, employment status, duration of employment with the company, and position level. Benefits may also be pro-rated for those who start working during the calendar year.

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