Senior Researcher, Speech Synthesis

24 Minutes ago • 4-8 Years • Research & Development

About the job

Job Description

Lightspeed Studios seeks a Senior Researcher in Speech Synthesis to develop novel algorithms and systems for online applications. Responsibilities include designing speech synthesis and processing systems, analyzing and improving their effectiveness and scalability, and collaborating with the team throughout the development lifecycle. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in signal processing, speech/audio processing, statistical models, machine learning, and relevant project experience. Publication in prestigious conferences (ICASSP, Interspeech) is preferred, along with proficiency in at least one programming language and experience with deep learning and large multi-modality models. The role is based in Singapore and involves working on PUBG Mobile and other high-quality games.
Must have:
  • Speech synthesis algorithm development
  • Speech processing system development for online applications
  • Experience with statistical models and machine learning
  • Proficiency in at least one programming language
  • Publications in ICASSP or Interspeech
Good to have:
  • Deep learning expertise
  • Experience with large multi-modality models

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

About LightSpeed

Lightspeed Studios are one of the world’s most innovative and successful game developers. We are expanding across China, the United States, Singapore, Canada, Japan, South Korea, and New Zealand.

Founded in 2008, LightSpeed Studios has created over 50 games across multiple platforms and genres for more than 4 billion registered users. It is the co-developer of the worldwide hit PUBG MOBILE.

Develop novel speech synthesis algorithms.
Develop speech processing and synthesis systems suitable for online applications.
Analyze and improve the effectiveness, efficiency, scalability of current speech synthesis and speech processing systems.
Collaborate with team members from prototyping to production.

Who We Look For

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.
Proficient in at least one programming language, familiar with basic data structures and algorithms.
Experience of publication in prestigious conference and journals like ICASSP and Interspeech.
Better with experience in deep learning and large multi-modality models.

Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

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About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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