Speech Modeling Practitioner, Voice AI Innovation

Summary

Join ASAPP as a Speech Modeling Intern and help pioneer new approaches to voice-based AI interactions.

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a graduate degree (MS/PhD) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• Understanding of speech processing fundamentals
• Experience with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Programming skills in Python
• Curiosity about what makes voice interactions unique and challenging

Responsibilities

• Research and develop novel approaches to voice-first AI interactions
• Explore the unique characteristics of speech that differentiate it from text-based interactions
• Help design and implement speech processing systems that work seamlessly with (speech-) large language models
• Use unique data to develop validate capabilities
• Contribute to building more natural and effective voice interfaces
• Participate in research discussions and experiments around the future of voice AI
• Learn from experienced researchers and potentially contribute to research publications

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in conversation analysis or dialogue systems
• Experience with speech recognition, text-to-speech, or other speech-related work
• Familiarity with large language models (LLMs) and their application to speech tasks
• Interest in human-AI interaction
• Ability to think creatively about unsolved problems
• Strong communication skills and enthusiasm for learning

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on fundamental challenges in voice AI
• Mentorship from leading researchers in speech technology and AI
• Chance to shape the future of voice-based customer experience
• Competitive internship compensation
• Access to cutting-edge computing resources
• Flexible work arrangements
• Learning and development opportunities
• Collaborative, inclusive work environment