NLP Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a talented NLP Engineer to join our team. As an NLP Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the language-related features of our application. Working closely with our development team, you will apply cutting-edge NLP research to create practical, production-ready implementations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance language-related features in our application using Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques.
• Collaborate with the development team to integrate NLP solutions into our software products.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in NLP research and apply them to improve our application's functionality.
• Extract actionable insights from research articles and academic journals, and translate them into practical applications.
• Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of NLP components.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or a minimum of 10 years of work experience (for Visa purposes).
• Strong expertise in Deep Learning (DL) techniques and algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python, including expertise with relevant libraries and frameworks such as Fairseq, PyTorch, SentencePiece, and Transformers.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills with a strong attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working on NLP-driven applications.
• Demonstrated ability to apply research articles and journals to create practical, production-ready implementations.
• Knowledge of best practices and design patterns in software development.

About the Company

YarakuZen is a cloud-based translation management system. Our approach of combining human and machine translation can increase the efficiency of your translation work by 200% or more.

Benefits

• Visa sponsorship
• Full employment under Japanese law, including National Health Insurance and Pension
• Commute fee covered to ensure a hassle-free journey to the office
• Remote work possible to accommodate a flexible work-life balance
• No overtime, promoting a healthy work environment

Compensation

• We offer an annual salary ranging from 4.2 to 5.04 million JPY, commensurate with experience and qualifications.