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Senior Researcher: Artificial General Intelligence

Audio, Speech and Multimodal Processing

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Tencent

Tencent

10,001+ employees

Internet platform for social and gaming

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Fintech
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$157.2k - $265.2kAnnually

+ Sign-on payment + Relocation package + Restricted stock units

Senior, Expert

Bellevue, WA, USA

Sign-on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided.

Category
Conversational AI & Chatbots
Speech Recognition
Natural Language Processing (NLP)
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Data Structures & Algorithms
Pytorch
Requirements
  • Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a PhD degree in AI, computer science, electrical engineering, math, physics, or related technical fields.
  • Proven record of influential publications in AI or speech, music and audio-specific conferences/journals (e.g., NeuIPS, ICML, IEEE Trans. ASLP, ICASSP, Interspeech, ISMIR, AES.)
  • Expertise in speech, music and audio processing from both a signal processing standpoint and machine learning standpoint and ability to integrate traditional signal processing techniques with deep learning models to advance current speech, music and audio systems.
  • Proficient in building and optimizing models for speech recognition, synthesis, enhancement, or other audio-related tasks.
  • Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch. Has proven ability to design, train, and deploy deep learning models for speech, music and audio processing tasks with ability to write efficient, reusable code for processing large volumes of high-dimensional audio data.
  • Strong communication skills for articulating research ideas, results, and the impact of innovations both within the organization and in the broader research community.
  • Work authorization in the country of employment at the time of hire and maintains ongoing work authorization during employment.
Responsibilities
  • Work with other researchers to identify new and upcoming research areas, long-term ambitious research goals, and intermediate milestones by interacting with potential external and internal collaborators.
  • Own long-term research strategy and plans to expand the impact of Tencent AI Lab.
  • Identify undefined problems in existing technology and develop theoretically sound novel models and algorithms to address them.
  • Design experiments, write reusable code, run evaluations, and analyze results.
  • Collaborate with other researchers and engineers across functional groups to push forward the state-of-the art of AGI.
  • Prioritize research that can be applied to Tencent's products. Deploy promising ideas quickly and broadly.
  • Author research papers to share and generate the impact of research results across organizations and in the research community.
  • Share research trends and best practices in the community by reviewing academic papers, serving on program committees and grant panels, speaking at Tencent events or research conferences, or organizing research conferences and visioning activities.

Tencent provides a variety of internet-based services, including social networking, entertainment, financial technology, and cloud computing. Its main product, WeChat, is a popular app that combines messaging, social media, and mobile payments, while Tencent Games is known for its successful gaming titles. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscriptions, in-app purchases, and financial services, setting it apart from competitors. Tencent aims to enhance the daily lives of internet users and assist businesses in their digital transformation.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$6.6B

Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

1%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Tencent's strategic investments, such as the $15M Series A for Chainbase, highlight its commitment to pioneering blockchain technology.
  • The development of Final Fantasy XIV Mobile with Square Enix showcases Tencent's ability to collaborate with major gaming companies, potentially leading to blockbuster titles.
  • Tencent's expansion into new markets, like its strategic partnership with GMM Music in Thailand, indicates robust growth opportunities and increased global influence.

What critics are saying

  • Tencent's heavy reliance on the Chinese market exposes it to regulatory risks and geopolitical tensions that could impact its operations.
  • The competitive landscape in sectors like gaming and fintech is intense, with rivals like Alibaba and ByteDance posing significant threats.

What makes Tencent unique

  • Tencent's diverse portfolio, spanning social networking, gaming, fintech, and cloud computing, allows it to leverage synergies across different sectors, unlike competitors focused on single industries.
  • WeChat's integration of messaging, social media, and mobile payments into one platform provides a unique, all-in-one user experience that is unmatched globally.
  • Tencent's significant investments in emerging technologies like blockchain and AI position it at the forefront of innovation, differentiating it from more traditional tech companies.