Senior Research Scientist

NVIDIA NVIDIA · Semiconductors · Germany · Remote

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join their applied research team focused on building next-generation Conversational AI systems. The role involves developing new Deep Learning models for speech recognition, speech synthesis, neural machine translation, and natural language processing, designing large-scale training algorithms, and open-sourcing models via the NeMo framework. The position requires a PhD, at least 5 years of research experience in speech recognition or NLP, a strong understanding of Deep Learning in these areas, proficiency in Python and PyTorch, and a strong publication record. Collaboration with academic and product teams, as well as mentoring interns, are also key aspects of the role.

What you'd actually do

  1. Develop new Deep Learning models for automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, neural machine translation and natural language
  2. Design new large scale training algorithm
  3. Open-source models using NeMo conversational AI frameworks
  4. Mentor interns
  5. Publish research papers on top speech and NLP conferences

Skills

Required

  • PhD in Computer Science or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • 5+ years of research experience in speech recognition or NLP
  • Deep Learning for Natural Language Processing or Speech Recognition
  • Python programming skills
  • PyTorch
  • Strong publications record

Nice to have

  • Contribution to open-source projects
  • Reviewer for top speech conferences

What the JD emphasized

  • At least 5 years of research experience in speech recognition or NLP
  • Strong publications record

Other signals

  • Develop new Deep Learning models for automatic speech recognition, speech synthesis, neural machine translation and natural language
  • Design new large scale training algorithm
  • Open-source models using NeMo conversational AI frameworks
  • Publish research papers on top speech and NLP conferences
  • Strong publications record