[Remote] Text and Speech Analyst

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Kforce Inc is seeking a Text and Speech Analyst to support their AI-powered solutions. The role involves analyzing language and text data and collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and develop text and speech solutions that deliver high-quality outputs.ResponsibilitiesAnalyzing, interpreting, and evaluating language and text data to facilitate effective utilization across various contexts in support of AI-powered solutionsExamining written, spoken, and digital communications to identify patterns, trends, and opportunities related to language and speechCollaborating with cross-functional teams in the design, development, testing, and deployment of text and speech solutions that produce accurate, relevant, and high-quality outputs across various business applicationsSkillsWorking knowledge of ASR engines using frameworks like Wav2vec or Deep SpeechWorking knowledge of Azure AI ServicesAdvanced programming knowledge, including mastery of programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, and especially AI-centric libraries like TensorFlow, PyTorch, and KerasCloud computing and knowledge for deploying and managing AI applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Google Cloud, or Microsoft AzureExpertise in classical speech processing methodologies like hidden Markov models (HMMs), Gaussian mixture models (GMMs), Artificial neural networks (ANNs), Language modeling, etcFunctional knowledge of Snowflake and/or Databricks for AI capabilities and data managementHands on experience on current deep learning (DL) techniques like Convolutional neural networks (CNNs), connectionist temporal classification (CTC) used for speech processingExposure to open-source models such as Kaldi or OpenAI WhisperData management knowledge, including data pre-processing, augmentation, and generation of synthetic data, including the cleaning, labeling, and augmenting of data to train and improve AI modelsProficiency in Transformer Models like BERT-base. ELMo, ULM-FITExperience with AI tools, such as MS Azure ML, Databricks AI, Snowflake CortexAI, DataikuBenefitsMedical/dental/vision insuranceHSAFSA401(k)Life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employeesSalaried personnel receive paid time offHourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by lawHourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leaveCompany OverviewKforce is a solutions firm specializing in technology, finance and accounting, and professional staffing services. It was founded in 1962, and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is https://www.kforce.com/.Company H1B SponsorshipKforce Inc has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 134 in 2026, 792 in 2025, 667 in 2024, 734 in 2023, 843 in 2022, 1197 in 2021, 858 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.