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Company Name
Fairy Devices Co., Ltd.
Job Type
Researcher (Speech and Language Processing)
Work Detail
In this position, you will be responsible for the research and development and functional enhancement of mimi, the foundational technology supporting our company's activities, as well as the research portion of collaborative research and development projects related to mimi based on client requests. mimi emphasizes being a foundational technology for realizing superior user experiences, and therefore integrates various core technologies necessary for this purpose. For example, the following research topics are anticipated: - Speech signal processing and speech language processing technologies such as speech recognition, speaker recognition, emotion recognition, speech enhancement, and sound source separation. - Natural language processing technologies for dialogue systems such as intent understanding, dialogue control, and response generation. In line with our goal of exploring new possibilities for voice solutions and voice dialogue systems, we will tackle a wide range of research topics, taking into account the progress of academic research and technological development, and are not necessarily limited to the research topics listed above. You will be required to achieve our goals through rational means, with a broad perspective that includes not only creating new technologies yourself, but also introducing technologies from other research institutions. At the same time, it is essential that all research and development personnel work together collaboratively, keeping in mind that we are creating a single core technology. Actively presenting research and development results at domestic and international academic conferences and in academic journals, as well as interacting with researchers outside the company, are also part of the job responsibilities.
Ideal Profile
Required Skills/Experience - Research or development experience in machine learning, data mining, the underlying mathematical models, or related fields. Even without direct experience in speech signal processing or natural language processing, familiarity with machine learning and statistical methods is required. - Research activity experience, such as participation in domestic and international conferences or publication of papers in academic journals. - Programming proficiency in Python or C/C++. At least one practical or research experience in one of these languages is required. Preferred Skills/Experience - Research or development experience in speech signal processing or natural language processing. - Master's or PhD in computer science or a related field (such as mathematical science). - English communication and academic writing skills.
What we especially look for in a PhD or postdoctoral fellow
- Master's or doctoral degree in computer science or a related field (such as mathematical sciences)
Work Location
7F, Yushima Urban Building, 2-31-22 Yushima, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
Phd. Stating Salary
- Annual salary: ¥5,250,000 - ¥9,500,000 - Bonus (twice a year, performance-based) - Probationary period (generally 6 months) - Example salary: ¥375,000 - ¥675,000 per month Salary will be determined considering your previous salary.
Selection Flow
For those who wish to proceed with the document screening or learn more about the company, we offer an online casual interview (optional). *Documents will be requested after the interview. ↓ Interview (approximately 2 rounds). Results will be notified within approximately 10 business days, regardless of whether you pass or fail. ↓ Job Offer While the process is primarily online, the final interview will be conducted in person.