Phonetics Expert | Remote

Responsibilities

• Analyze, transcribe, and annotate speech and linguistic data using phonetic principles and IPA notation.
• Support development, testing, and evaluation of speech recognition and synthesis systems.
• Collaborate with linguists, engineers, and researchers to refine pronunciation databases and language resources.
• Assist in curating, organizing, and maintaining audio datasets for language technology projects.
• Prepare project documentation, reports, and training materials.
• Ensure accuracy and consistency in phonetic transcription and annotations.
• Continuously learn and apply advancements in phonetics and language technology.

• Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Phonetics, Applied Linguistics, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Solid understanding of phonetic theory, IPA, and speech sound classification.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to conduct precise linguistic analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a remote, cross-functional environment.
• Enthusiasm for learning new tools and techniques in phonetics and language technology.
• Proficiency in productivity software and willingness to learn specialized annotation tools.
• Familiarity with speech data annotation, linguistic analysis, and computational linguistics concepts.