Linguistic Engineer, Automotive+

Soundhoundinc

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France Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 16, 2025 Last posted July 16, 2025
Job description

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 Engineers develop and localize automotive domains and ASR for automotive customers.

In this role, you will:

  • Localize automotive NLU software into multiple languages
  • Analyze production data to identify issues and improve the performance of NLU, NLG, and ASR systems
  • Ensure the quality of deliverables in collaboration with the quality team
  • Coordinate localization projects with key stakeholders, including linguists, engineers, TPM

We would love to hear from you if:

  • You have 1–5 years of experience and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Natural Language Processing, Computer Science, or a related field such as linguistics, translation, or language studies.
  • You have a strong background in NLU/NLP/ASR technologies
  • You are proficient in Python and Bash, with required knowledge of C++.
  • You are experienced with version control software such as Git
  • You are familiar with task management tools such as Jira and Confluence
  • You have fluency in English with excellent analytical and communication skills; proficiency in Vietnamese, Malay, or Indonesian is 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 hybrid or in-office workplace setting options. Our recruiting team will provide a specific salary range based on location and years of experience. In addition to salary and equity, you will receive comprehensive healthcare, paid time off, and other benefits.

[Please note that if your application is advanced, the initial step will be an invitation to partake in a pre-assessment.]

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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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About this role

Summary

Localize automotive NLU software and improve ASR system performance.

Job title

Linguistic Engineer

Experience level

1–5 years

Industry

software

Location requirements

Located in France; hybrid work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

nlpasrpythonbashc++gitjiraconfluenceenglish

Preferred skills

vietnamesemalayindonesian

Specializations

nlpasrlocalizationautomotivepython
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

France

Hybrid Country