Job Application for Linguistic Program Manager, Automotive+ at SoundHound AI

Ready to be a part of something big? Join our team at SoundHound AI, where AI innovation and real-world impact come together. We unite voice AI, generative AI, and conversational AI to deliver powerful AI solutions that reimagine how people interact with the products and services they rely on. Whether it’s voice-enabling vehicles, streamlining patient journeys, or enhancing customer service, our multilingual, omnichannel AI technology touches the lives of hundreds of millions of people around the world.

Linguistic Program Managers are responsible for end-to-end benchmarking of the automotive solution, which includes the need to gather language-specific audio and text data, label them, and occasionally manage external resources to handle them.

In this role, you will:

Design and execute benchmarks using audio and text data across multiple languages.
Analyze benchmark results and report issues affecting NLU and/or ASR.
Oversee and coordinate localization and audio data collection efforts utilizing internal and external resources.
Work closely with internal teams to guarantee optimal quality in all delivered materials.

We would love to hear from you if:

You have 1–5 years of experience and a degree in a relevant field (e.g., languages, translation, linguistics), or you demonstrate strong familiarity with languages and linguistic concepts and are comfortable working with multilingual content.
You have strong ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, maintaining clear timelines and priorities.
You have technical “aptitude”; Comfortable executing scripts and manipulating files to manage test inputs and outputs. Knowledge of programming languages (Python, SQL) is a plus.
You are comfortable working with technology and open to leveraging tools like LLMs to automate tasks
You are adaptable and eager to learn, with a demonstrated ability to quickly master QA processes, embrace diverse project roles, and thrive in dynamic team environments.
You are detail-oriented with a keen ability to review results, identify discrepancies, and investigate issues thoroughly.
You have excellent analytical and communication skills, and can collaborate effectively in an international team setting.
You have knowledge of Asian languages, which is considered a plus.

This role is available throughout France. Employees within a 100-kilometer radius of our Paris office are expected to work from the office on three pre-scheduled “core days” each month to encourage cross-team connection and in-person collaboration. Aside from these office-specific “core days,” this job allows for virtual/remote, hybrid, and in-office workplace setting options. In addition to salary and equity, you will receive comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience.

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By working at SoundHound AI, you will join hundreds of employees across the globe who strive every day to create exceptional AI-powered experiences for customers, employees, and patients. We are a values-driven company that is supportive of one another, open and honest, undaunted by challenges, nimble and focused, and determined to excel and win.

Our mission is to build voice AI for the world and use our global, diverse perspectives to achieve real generational breakthroughs. SoundHound ensures that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other employment benefits.

Learn more about our philosophy, benefits, and culture at https://www.soundhound.com/careers.

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