The Senior Speech Scientist will develop and test grammar for IVR applications, support sales, and enhance speech recognition performance.
PTP is a fast-growing system integrator that offers strategic Customer Experience (CX) solutions to our clients. We are looking for a Senior Speech Scientist to help us design and deliver CX solutions that provide our clients with a beautiful customer journey that achieves results. At PTP we value aptitude and creativity as well as experience. We are a diverse organization and are looking for bright, passionate and committed professionals who strive to be the best at what they do.
Responsibilities
- Grammar development and testing for speech enabled IVR applications using Nuance Recognizers
- Functioning as subject matter expert for all issues relating to speech recognition performance
- Supporting sales with proposals and questions around speech recognition
Requirements
In addition to excellent communication and client interaction skills, you should have at least 5 years of experience with:
- Nuance Recognizer, Nuance Dragon Voice, Nuance SpeechSuite
- Scripting language such as Perl
- Linux and Windows
- JavaScript/ECMAscript for grammar development and testing
Desired Experience
- Nuance Vocalizer, Amazon Lex, IBM Watson, Google Voice, SiriKit and other NL tools
- SoX, Audacity or similar audio utilities
- Nuance Speech Server, Nuance License Manager, Genesys GVP (8.5, 9)
- Python or Java
- Speaker verification products
Salary is DOE and is extremely competitive. We are a growing company with a solid customer base, excellent compensation and benefits, and a collaborative yet flexible work environment.
Top Skills
Amazon Lex
Audacity
Genesys Gvp
Google Voice
Ibm Watson
Java
JavaScript
Linux
Nuance Dragon Voice
Nuance License Manager
Nuance Recognizer
Nuance Speech Server
Nuance Speechsuite
Perl
Python
Sox
Windows
Similar Jobs
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
The Coding Quality Analyst is responsible for ensuring regulatory compliance, conducting audits, collaborating with quality teams, and maintaining client relationships while improving coding practices.
Top Skills:
AapcAhimaCcsCpcEmrExcelMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordRhiaRhitSharepoint
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
As a Behavioral Health Advocate, you'll manage mental health case management, assist patients post-hospital discharge, and coordinate care through telephonic contact, ensuring proper treatment plans.
Top Skills:
Ms Office Suite
Artificial Intelligence • Big Data • Healthtech • Information Technology • Machine Learning • Software • Analytics
As Operations Manager, you will improve operational efficiency, manage audit production, support budgeting, and ensure timely data acquisition.
Top Skills:
Edi Data (837/835)MS Office
What you need to know about the Austin Tech Scene
Austin has a diverse and thriving tech ecosystem thanks to home-grown companies like Dell and major campuses for IBM, AMD and Apple. The state’s flagship university, the University of Texas at Austin, is known for its engineering school, and the city is known for its annual South by Southwest tech and media conference. Austin’s tech scene spans many verticals, but it’s particularly known for hardware, including semiconductors, as well as AI, biotechnology and cloud computing. And its food and music scene, low taxes and favorable climate has made the city a destination for tech workers from across the country.
Key Facts About Austin Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 180,500; 13.7% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Dell, IBM, AMD, Apple, Alphabet
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, hardware, cloud computing, software, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.5 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Live Oak Ventures, Austin Ventures, Hinge Capital, Gigafund, KdT Ventures, Next Coast Ventures, Silverton Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: University of Texas, Southwestern University, Texas State University, Center for Complex Quantum Systems, Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences, Texas Advanced Computing Center
