Full-Time

Deep Learning

Wake-up word detection

Posted on 6/7/2024

42dot

42dot

201-500 employees

Integrated platform for urban transportation management

Data & Analytics
Automotive & Transportation
Government & Public Sector

Senior

Mountain View, CA, USA

Hybrid position based in Mountain View, requires in-office presence.

Category
Speech Recognition
AI & Machine Learning
Required Skills
Pytorch
C/C++
Requirements
  • Over 5 years of experience in research, development, and commercialization of wake-up words.
  • Experience in knowledge distillation and inference optimization for small models.
  • Proficiency in Pytorch, as well as libtorch, onnx, and other on-device libraries, and familiarity with writing C++ code.
  • Korean language proficiency in professional research or work.
Responsibilities
  • Develop and refine models for common wake-up words such as "Hey Hyundai," "Hey Kia," "Hey Genesis," and future wake-up words planned for development and commercialization.
  • Collect or curate diverse intonation data from native speakers and use it to develop a localized wake-up word detector.
  • Gather hard negative words commonly used in the local region and integrate them into the modeling process.
  • Quickly implement the latest wake-up word technologies into real-world services and collaboratively develop technology and code for application in other locales.
  • Actively communicate and troubleshoot with the Korean headquarters and Hyundai Motor Company-related entities to ensure accurate support for North American wake-up words.

42dot.ai operates in the smart mobility and urban transportation sector, offering an integrated platform called UMOS (Urban Mobility Operating System). This platform connects various modes of transportation, such as cars and drones, into a unified system to enhance transportation management and logistics. UMOS uses advanced technologies to provide services like demand response and smart material logistics, making it easier for cities to optimize their transportation networks. Unlike its competitors, 42dot.ai focuses on creating a comprehensive solution that integrates multiple transportation modes, which helps city governments, transportation agencies, and private companies improve efficiency and reduce costs. The company's goal is to transform urban mobility and contribute to the development of smart cities by providing a subscription-based service that adapts to the needs of its clients.

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$123.9M

Headquarters

Seoul, South Korea

Founded

2019

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

11%

2 year growth

11%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hyundai and Kia's $185 million investment boosts 42dot's talent acquisition and development.
  • The global MaaS market is projected to grow at a 25% CAGR from 2023 to 2030.
  • 5G technology enhances communication for autonomous driving, benefiting 42dot's platform.

What critics are saying

  • Tech giants like Google and Amazon pose competition in mobility services.
  • Rapid advancements by companies like NVIDIA may outpace 42dot's technology.
  • Hyundai's focus on SDVs may divert resources from 42dot's core technologies.

What makes 42dot unique

  • 42dot's UMOS platform integrates multiple transportation modes into a single cohesive system.
  • The company focuses on smart city infrastructure, enhancing urban mobility and efficiency.
  • 42dot collaborates with Samsung to develop AI-powered software-defined vehicle platforms.

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