New 
Senior Applied Scientist, Azure AI Speech
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jan 31, 2025 | |
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OverviewThe Azure AI Speech Group brings together talent in signal processing, speech modeling, statistical modeling, and deep learning to develop and deliver robust, natural, and scalable speech recognition across a wide range of scenarios and languages. Our interdisciplinary team of scientists and developers work on all aspects of end-to-end speech technologies, including model training and evaluation, data collection, infrastructure, and service deployment. We are looking for a Senior Applied Scientist who is passionate about advancing the next generation of speech experiences by developing innovative tools and metrics for comprehensive evaluation of Azure AI services. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more, and we're dedicated to this mission across every aspect of our company. Our culture is centered on embracing a growth mindset and encouraging teams and leaders to bring their best each day. Join us and help shape the future of the world. In alignment with our Microsoft values, we are committed to cultivating an inclusive work environment for all employees to positively impact our culture every day.
ResponsibilitiesInnovate and develop cutting edge benchmarking metrics to advance speech technologies in real-world user scenarios.Develop and execute test plans for qualifying and monitoring the performance of speech services and applications.Collaborate with stakeholders to define user requirements and design evaluation methodologies that align with user experience and product goals.Utilize diverse feedback channels (e.g., A/B testing, flight experiments, and log analysis) to assess the performance and reliability of speech systems in dynamic environments.Stay updated with the latest trends in speech technologies, large language models (LLM), and evaluation techniques, and apply knowledge to ongoing projects. | |