Full-Time

Senior Researcher: Artificial General Intelligence

Audio, Speech and Multimodal Processing

Posted on 11/26/2024

Tencent

Tencent

10,001+ employees

Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
Fintech
AI & Machine Learning
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$129.6k - $219.6kAnnually

+ 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
Pytorch
Data Analysis
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 is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, and its financial services, such as WeChat Pay. Tencent Cloud provides businesses with scalable digital solutions, including data storage and computing power. What sets Tencent apart from its competitors is its diverse portfolio and strong presence in both consumer and enterprise markets. The company's goal is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$31.5M

Headquarters

Shenzhen, China

Founded

1998

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-14%

1 year growth

-14%

2 year growth

-13%
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  • Tencent Games is a global leader with popular titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile.
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