Senior Researcher, Speech Processing

1 Month ago • 4-8 Years • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Lightspeed Studios seeks a Senior Researcher in Speech Processing to develop novel speech synthesis algorithms and systems for online applications. Responsibilities include improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and scalability of existing systems, collaborating with team members from prototyping to production, and analyzing current speech synthesis and processing systems. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD in a relevant field, strong expertise in signal processing, machine learning, and statistical models, publication experience in prestigious conferences (ICASSP, Interspeech), and proficiency in at least one programming language. Experience with deep learning and large multi-modality models is a plus.
Must have:
  • PhD in Computer Science or related field
  • Strong signal processing & speech/audio processing skills
  • Proficient in at least one programming language
  • Experience with statistical models and machine learning
  • Publications in ICASSP or Interspeech
Good to have:
  • Deep learning experience
  • Large multi-modality model experience

Job Details

Business Unit

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

About the Hiring Team

Lightspeed Tech Center is a R&D department under Lightspeed Studios which develop PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games. Our Tech Center leads the research, exploration, and discovery of innovative technologies and provides technical services for all games during all phases of life cycle, including engine, audio, QA, AI, next generation game, technical cooperation, etc.

What the Role Entails

LightSpeed Studios is one of the world’s most innovative and successful game developers. With team across China, United States, Singapore, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Japan, South Korea, New Zealand, and United Arab Emirates. We are expanding to more countries.

Founded in 2008, LightSpeed Studios has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for over 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of worldwide hits PUBG MOBILE, Apex Legends Mobile, and League of Legends: Wild Rift (Chinese Version).

Job Responsibilities:

1. Develop novel speech synthesis algorithms.

2. Develop speech processing and synthesis systems suitable for online applications.

3. Analyze and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, scalability of current speech synthesis and speech processing systems.

4. Collaborate with team members from prototyping to production.

Who We Look For

Job Requirements:

1. PhD degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering or a related field is preferred.

2. Familiar with signal processing and speech/audio processing fundamentals, with a strong understanding of statistical models, related machine learning principles, and experience working on related projects.

3. Proficient in at least one programming language, familiar with basic data structures and algorithms.

4. Experience of publication in prestigious conference and journals like ICASSP and Interspeech.

5. Better with experience in deep learning and large multi-modality models.

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