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From: silverman.k@applelink.apple.com (Kim Silverman)
Subject: Synthesis Job at Apple
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Date: Fri, 6 May 1994 01:19:33 GMT
Organization: Advanced Technology Group, Apple
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The Advanced Technology Group of Apple Computer, Inc is seeking to fill a
position in its Text to Speech Synthesis Program.  The successful applicant
will 
lead the voice processing development for Apple's speech synthesis efforts,
and 
participate in forward-looking world-class research for the next generation
of 
high-quality speech synthesis technology.  The job is to define and execute
a 
long-term program with incremental deliverables, which anticipates and
meets 
Apple's current and future technology needs.
                          
Requirements:  A strong digital signal processing background and strong
software 
engineering skills are a necessity. Relevant skills include application of
DSP 
to speech synthesis, speech coding, or speech recognition; acoustic
phonetics; 
speech production or perception; statistical pattern classification;
language 
modeling; robust speech processing in the presence of noise; speech
compression; 
and familiarity with Macintosh and/or UNIX programming.  A PhD degree with
2-4 
years of relevant work experience, or a technical MS degree with 3-5 years 
experience.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Apple
offers
attractive compensation and benefits packages, full relocation will be
included.
For technical information about the position please contact

Kim Silverman
Apple Computer, Inc
One Infinite Loop
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 974 1767
silverman.k@ applelink.apple.com
 
Applications (with resumes) must be sent to:
Dept: ALSI
MS 75-2ce
Apple Computer, Inc
20525 Mariani Ave
Cupertino, CA 95014

or fax resume and cover letter to 408 974 5223, attention department ALSI
