Principal Speech Scientist

Company Description YAL.ai (Your Alternative Life) is an innovative communication and discovery platform that transforms how people connect, interact, and collaborate. Powered by advanced AI, the platform offers secure instant messaging, group discussions, interactive communities, and VoIP calling. Leveraging a robust Zero Trust Architecture and on-device AI models, YAL.ai emphasizes user privacy, data security, and real-time fraud detection. With features such as multilingual automatic speech recognition, natural language processing, and machine learning algorithms, the platform enables users to engage in seamless conversations across languages and cultures. As Principal Speech Scientist, you will be responsible for leading a team of researchers and engineers to develop cutting-edge speech technologies that drive user engagement, improve communication efficiency, and enhance overall user experience. This includes designing and implementing innovative speech recognition models, developing conversational AI interfaces, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to integrate these technologies into the platform. You will also contribute to the development of YAL.ai's research agenda, publishing papers, and presenting at conferences.