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Computational Linguist

Description

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We are looking for a Computational Linguist to join our team and contribute to the development of advanced language processing systems. As a Computational Linguist, you will work at the intersection of linguistics and computer science, leveraging your expertise to design, implement, and optimize algorithms and models that enable machines to understand, interpret, and generate human language. Your role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, data scientists, and product managers, to create innovative solutions for natural language processing (NLP) applications. These applications may include machine translation, speech recognition, sentiment analysis, text summarization, and more. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in linguistics, computational methods, and programming, as well as a passion for solving complex language-related challenges. You will play a key role in advancing our capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of accuracy, efficiency, and usability. If you are a detail-oriented professional with a deep understanding of language structures and computational techniques, we encourage you to apply and become part of our dynamic and forward-thinking team.

Responsibilities

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  • Develop and optimize algorithms for natural language processing tasks.
  • Collaborate with software engineers and data scientists to integrate linguistic models into applications.
  • Analyze and preprocess large datasets for training and testing language models.
  • Design and implement tools for text analysis, parsing, and generation.
  • Conduct research to improve existing NLP techniques and explore new methodologies.
  • Evaluate the performance of language models and refine them for better accuracy.
  • Document processes, methodologies, and findings for internal and external stakeholders.
  • Stay updated on the latest advancements in computational linguistics and AI.

Requirements

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  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computational Linguistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Strong programming skills in languages such as Python, Java, or C++.
  • Experience with NLP libraries and frameworks like NLTK, spaCy, or TensorFlow.
  • Solid understanding of linguistic concepts, syntax, semantics, and phonetics.
  • Familiarity with machine learning techniques and statistical modeling.
  • Ability to work with large datasets and perform data preprocessing.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

Potential interview questions

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  • Can you describe your experience with natural language processing projects?
  • What programming languages and tools are you most comfortable using for NLP tasks?
  • How do you approach preprocessing and cleaning large datasets for linguistic analysis?
  • Can you provide an example of a challenging problem you solved in computational linguistics?
  • What strategies do you use to evaluate the performance of language models?
  • How do you stay updated on advancements in computational linguistics and AI?
  • Have you worked on multilingual NLP projects? If so, what challenges did you face?
  • What role do you see computational linguistics playing in the future of AI?