Senior Speech AI Researcher & Developer

** This vacancy is still open **

About Whispp

Whispp develops real-time on-device speech technology to empower millions of people with a voice condition and people who stutter severely. Whispp enables communication by converting their whispered and affected speech into a clear and natural voice with the intended intonation on-device in real time. Whispp also enables private & discreet calls by whispering.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing and deploying on-device streaming speech AI models.
• Keeping track of state-of-the-art speech technology research.
• Strategizing the Whispp product development and AI technology roadmap.
• Identifying and establishing strategic partnerships with academia and other tech companies.

Requirements

• Master’s in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science or Computer Science (PhD is a plus).
• At least 5 years of experience in speech technology (Speech Synthesis, Recognition, Voice Conversion, Self-Supervised models, etc.).
• Industrial hands-on experience implementing and deploying large-scale machine learning systems.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience with PyTorch.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of digital signal processing.
• Experience in developing or deploying low-latency edge models.
• Experience in MLOps.
• Experience in guiding research team(s) in developing AI-driven solutions

What we offer

Working at Whispp means being part of an highly innovative and impact-driven technology startup with a creative international team. We enjoy the vibrant atmosphere at our office in the startup incubator PLNT ( in the city center of Leiden.

Further benefits provided for our employees include:

• Transport if you live outside of Leiden. Transport (NS business) card to commute to the office.
• Free lunches with the team.
• Flexible and hybrid working days.
• Competitive salary and stock option plan available.
• 25 holidays per year (plus national holidays).

For more information, visit our website

Please send your application and resume to [email protected]