Machine Learning Researcher (NLP focused)
Full Time
EF Learning System Development
Lucerne, Switzerland
The Role
Research and build the state-of-art NLP services for language learning purposes, in the field of speech assessment, writing/text correction, knowledge tracing and other areas. The services will be used by millions of EF customers around the world
Responsibilities:
• Research the state-of-art implementations in speech, text and knowledge tracing and other relevant AI/ML fields
• Transfer the academic results of the target field to application
• Build together with the team, world-class NLP services for language learning
• Publish academic papers if necessary
Requirements:
• At least Master degree in Computer Science in Machine Learning and NLP, PhD preferred
• Solid programming skills in Python, C++ is a plus
• Mastery machine learning basics in statistics, linear algebra, and classic algorithms
• Rich experience in using at least one of the popular Deep Learning frameworks such as Tensorflow, Caffe, etc.
• Experience in Kaldi, HTK, or other speech toolkits is preferred
• Be able to research independently and efficiently in any new topics in Computer Science and Machine Learning
What we offer:
• The chance to turn your knowledge and kills into large scale applications in the most popular machine learning areas
• Be sponsored to attend conferences and keep active in the world-class circles
• Powerful machines to support your work
• Perfect work-life balance in one of the most beautiful places in the world, Luzern, which is one hour away from Zurich, which hosts a number of high-quality ML/CS community
EF is the world leader in international education. Our mission is to open the world through education, and so far we have helped over 15 million people learn a language, discover the world or earn an academic degree.
EF is an equal opportunities employer and offers a multicultural working environment. If you are motivated by the prospect of an international career with a dynamic and forward-thinking company, we want to hear from you.