Machine Learning Research Engineer - Speech/Audio/Gen-AI - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Samsung Electronics
Staines-upon-Thames
2 months ago
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Join Samsung Research UK: Shape the Future of AI with Speech, Audio, and Generative AI!


About the Role


Are you passionate about pushing the boundaries of artificial intelligence and transforming how people interact with technology? At Samsung Research UK (SRUK), we're looking for an exceptional Machine Learning Research Engineer to join our dynamic AI team. This is your chance to work on cutting-edge research in speech, audio, and generative AI, and see your innovations deployed to millions of users worldwide.


As a key member of our team, you'll tackle complex challenges, develop groundbreaking algorithms, and contribute to the next generation of mobile experiences. Whether you're enhancing speech recognition, advancing audio processing, or exploring generative AI, your work will have a real-world impact.


This is a 6 month fixed term contract and we are looking for someone who can start the role as soon as possible. It would suit either a PhD student looking for an internship or a PhD holder looking for a fixed term contract.


What You'll Do


  • Conduct independent research in audio and speech processing, focusing on signal processing, machine learning, and deep learning.
  • Design and implement innovative algorithms for audio/speech analysis, enhancement, separation, and understanding.
  • Develop software prototypes and experimental systems with high code quality and maintainability.
  • Collect, analyze, and prepare data for training and evaluating machine learning models.
  • Evaluate algorithm performance through rigorous experimentation and statistical analysis.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to integrate research findings into Samsung products and services.
  • Publish research results in top-tier conferences and journals.


Who We're Looking For


Required Skills

  • PhD in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science/Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline.
  • Proven research experience in audio and speech processing, demonstrated through publications in top-tier conferences/journals (e.g., ICML, NeurIPS, ICLR, INTERSPEECH, ICASSP, IEEE/ACM TASLP).
  • Strong programming skills in Python; proficiency in C++ is a plus.
  • Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning fundamentals.
  • Experience with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


Desirable Skills

  • Experience with audio signal processing techniques (e.g., filter design, spectral analysis).
  • Experience with speech recognition, text-to-speech, speech enhancement, or natural language processing.
  • Experience with generative AI in the context of audio/speech technologies.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and software development best practices.
  • Knowledge of cloud computing platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
  • Experience with large-scale data processing and distributed computing.


Why Join Samsung Research UK?


  • Innovation at Scale: Work on projects that shape the future of technology and impact millions of users globally.
  • Collaborative Environment: Join a multidisciplinary team of researchers and engineers who share your passion for AI.
  • Hybrid Work Policy: Enjoy flexibility with 3 days onsite and 2 days working from home weekly
  • Career Growth: Expand your expertise in a challenging and rewarding environment.
  • Global Impact: Be part of Samsung Electronics, a global leader in technology transforming industries like smartphones, IoT, and semiconductors.


Ready to make a difference? Apply now to join Samsung Research UK and be at the forefront of AI innovation!

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