Linguist — Text-to-Speech Models

Job overview

The Linguist — Text-to-Speech Models role is onsite in Cupertino, CA, with compensation of $35–$47.50 per hour. The linguist works with text and language data to train and evaluate text-to-speech models for a target locale, helping shape language experiences for users around the world. The role prepares text datasets, analyzes model results, and evaluates synthesized speech for pronunciation and naturalness. This work helps identify areas for improvement and supports the quality of text-to-speech performance across the specified locales.

What you'll do

• Review, clean, organize, and prepare text for model training and evaluation
• develop and refine text-based test sets
• analyze data and prepare examples to improve model performance
• listen to audio and review transcriptions for pronunciation and naturalness
• write text normalization rules using regular expressions
• use Python or other tools for data processing, automation, test preparation, or analysis.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

linguist

text-to-speech

language data

model evaluation

text processing

audio evaluation

natural language processing

python

full-time

cupertino ca

inspyr solutions

$35–$47.50/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Native-level fluency is sought in one of the listed locales; basic Python knowledge and familiarity with version control are requested.

About the employer

INSPYR Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Employment Placement Agencies. Sector: 56.