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Machine Learning Engineer - Speech AI (ASR & TTS) Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India (On-Site) Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full-Time About Sarvam.ai Sarvam.ai is a pioneering generative AI startup headquartered in Bengaluru, India. We specialize in leading transformative research and development in speech and language technologies. Focused on building state-of-the-art ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) and TTS (Text-to-Speech) models, particularly for Indic languages, we aim to redefine human-computer interaction with cutting-edge, AI-driven solutions. Join us as we push the boundaries of Speech AI to create inclusive, scalable, and intelligent voice-based applications for diverse communities worldwide. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Machine Learning Engineer specializing in Speech AI (ASR & TTS). The ideal candidate will work on deep learning-based ASR and TTS models, improving accuracy, efficiency, and multilingual capabilities while deploying them at scale. The role involves developing and optimizing speech recognition and synthesis models with a focus on low-resource languages, real-time inference, and scalability. If you have a passion for speech processing and deep learning, this is a great opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly growing field. Key Responsibilities ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition) Develop, train, and optimize speech-to-text models using state-of-the-art architectures like Wav2Vec, Whisper, Conformer, and DeepSpeech. Implement techniques for low-latency ASR inference, including beam search, language model integration, and real-time transcription. Improve speech recognition accuracy for low-resource languages, especially Indic languages, using transfer learning and data augmentation. Optimize ASR pipelines for noise robustness, speaker adaptation, and domain-specific transcription. TTS (Text-to-Speech) Develop and fine-tune neural TTS models such as Tacotron, FastSpeech, VITS, or WaveNet for high-quality, natural-sounding speech synthesis. Implement multilingual and expressive TTS models with prosody and emotion control. Optimize TTS inference for deployment on edge devices, mobile, and cloud platforms. Improve speech synthesis quality through voice cloning, neural vocoders (HiFi-GAN, WaveGlow), and prosody modeling. General Speech AI Responsibilities Benchmark and profile ASR/TTS models to improve latency, efficiency, and deployment performance. Deploy scalable speech AI APIs on AWS, Azure, or GCP for real-world applications. Optimize ASR & TTS models for edge and offline inference. Stay updated with the latest advancements in speech AI, neural vocoders, and real-time inference techniques. Must-Have Qualifications Experience: 2-3 years of experience in speech AI, deep learning, or machine learning, with a focus on ASR & TTS. Education: Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Speech Processing, or a related field. ML Frameworks: Proficiency in PyTorch or TensorFlow for training and deploying ASR/TTS models. ASR Expertise: Experience with speech-to-text architectures like Whisper, Wav2Vec, Conformer, or DeepSpeech. TTS Expertise: Experience with speech synthesis models like Tacotron, FastSpeech, or VITS. Speech Signal Processing: Understanding of MFCCs, STFT, phonemes, prosody modeling, and feature extraction. Inference Optimization: Hands-on experience with TensorRT, ONNX, or quantization (INT8, FP16) for ASR/TTS. Cloud & Edge Deployment: Experience deploying speech models on AWS, GCP, or Azure. Preferred Qualifications Experience with speech diarization, speaker recognition, or language modeling for ASR. Familiarity with zero-shot TTS, voice cloning, and multilingual speech modeling. Understanding of CUDA optimization and low-bit quantization for ASR/TTS models. Contributions to open-source speech AI projects or a strong GitHub portfolio showcasing relevant work. Experience with real-time streaming ASR/TTS applications and low-latency inference. Innovative Impact: Work on AI-driven speech solutions that are changing how people interact with technology, especially in low-resource languages. Cutting-Edge Technology: Contribute to the development of state-of-the-art speech AI models in a rapidly advancing field. Collaborative Environment: Work with a team of experts in AI, machine learning, and speech processing, in a startup culture. Growth Opportunities: Sarvam.ai offers exciting career growth in a fast-paced environment with opportunities for personal and professional development. Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, cover letter, and any relevant project portfolios or GitHub links showcasing their experience in ASR, TTS, or Speech AI. Strong AI-related projects, whether in industry, research, or personal work, will be highly valued. Qualification : Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science, AI/ML, Speech Processing, or a related field.

Who You'll Work With Cisco Networking Engineering (CNE), formerly known as Distributed Systems Engineering (DSE), is a multi-billion-dollar business primarily serving the Web, Service Provider Edge, Core & Optical markets. The India-based team is responsible for developing high-end routers such as the ASR9000, NCS5500, NCS540, NCS560, NCS5700, as well as optical products like the NCS1010, NCS1014, NCS1004, NCS4000, and NCS2000 series. What You'll Do Deliver software with exceptional quality and customer satisfaction, facilitating faster customer adoption. Use your expertise and creativity to recommend innovative product solutions while applying your understanding of Cisco s business strategies. Engage in automated End-to-End System/Solution testing. Troubleshoot complex network issues and define effective solutions. Work on network automation, algorithmic thinking, and analytics applications based on customer use cases. Contribute to continuous improvement and transformation efforts, applying scientific and data-driven testing methodologies. Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams across different geographies, engage directly with customers, and manage stakeholder relationships. Write Python automation test plans to define the automation strategy and test cases for new features, solution tests, and system tests. Be part of a collaborative team that values open communication, empowerment, innovation, and career development. Utilize strong software engineering test methodologies and process knowledge. Who You Are Excellent expertise in test automation using Python and other automation tools and methodologies. Proficiency in Python, Shell scripting, GIT, Netconf, Restconf, OpenConfig, SNMP, and Telemetry. Expertise in Optical Technologies such as DWDM, ROADM, OTN, and Coherent technologies is highly desirable. Strong understanding of customer deployments and operations, with the ability to translate brownfield/greenfield deployments into effective test strategies. Extensive experience in test engineering concepts and methodologies, including test planning, test case design, execution, and automation. Familiarity with Layer-0 and Layer-1 traffic generators and analyzers (e.g., Viavi, Agilent, Spirent, IXIA, etc.). Typically requires an MS/BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science, along with 6-8 years of proven experience in the field. Strong problem-solving abilities and familiarity with Linux and modern software tools for development and debugging. Solid software design and development skills. Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco We re a team of unique individuals who come together to develop innovative technology and drive a more inclusive digital future for everyone. Nearly every internet connection across the globe touches Cisco, and we are at the heart of ensuring that data travels securely at light speed. But what sets us apart is not just the technology we create, but the impact we make. We help the healthcare industry connect with patients and professionals; we empower educational institutions to teach and collaborate under the most challenging circumstances; we support businesses of all sizes in connecting with employees and customers in new ways, and we provide digital access to remote regions through technologies like 5G. At Cisco, we face challenges head-on, supporting each other every step of the way. We celebrate our achievements and grow together, fostering a culture of recognition and mutual support. Giving back is an integral part of our culture employees enjoy 10 paid days off each year to volunteer and make a difference in their communities. Qualification : Typically requires an MS/BS in Electrical Engineering or Computer Science

Job Description At Cisco, we are a global leader in networking and IT, driving innovation and redefining how people connect, communicate, and collaborate. Our mission is to shape the future of the internet by creating outstanding value and opportunity for our customers, employees, investors, and ecosystem partners. We are committed to fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our collective success. What You'll Do As a CVT Solution Qualification Engineer, you will work alongside a dedicated, dynamic, and hardworking team to qualify and automate key technologies and solutions for deployment in high-end Cisco Web and Service Provider customer environments, impacting millions of users globally. Your responsibilities will include: Designing, automating, configuring, and qualifying customer use cases based on IOS-XR for ASR9K, NCS5500, NCS5000, and 8000 platforms. Generating test plans and dynamically prioritizing tasks based on customer needs. Developing test frameworks, tools, and web-based GUIs to support the execution environment and display analytics and machine learning-driven insights. Driving manual and automated test execution, raising, tracking, prioritizing, and verifying defects and fixes. Proactively seeking improvements in test coverage, execution, and automation, optimizing performance and configuration. Reproducing customer issues in internal test labs as requested by customer support teams. Generating test execution reports and technical whitepapers. Collaborating with cross-functional teams across multiple continents. Who You'll Work With As a senior member of this team, you ll work alongside a skilled group of engineers passionate about learning new technologies. The team consists of individuals with various years of experience, ranging from 3 to over 20 years, all of whom bring exceptional value to the table. Our team has a global presence with members located in the US, Canada, and India. You will also have opportunities to interact with groups such as Product Management, Marketing, Sales, Customer Support, Advanced Services, and the Customer Team. Who You Are You have a passion for qualifying and automating SP/web networking solutions and use cases to ensure smooth deployment for our customers. You have hands-on experience with qualifying, deploying, troubleshooting, and maintaining SP/web networking technologies, particularly XR platforms. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor s degree in Computer Science with 8+ years of professional experience or a Master s Degree in Computer Science with 6+ years of professional experience. Experience with Networking Automation, Software Quality Assurance, protocol testing, and supporting Web/Service-provider customers. Experience with routing hardware/platforms/forwarding architecture and networking technologies. Hands-on experience with Python automation. Preferred Qualifications CCIE certification (Routing & Switching / Service Provider / Data Center). Experience with platforms such as ASR9K, NCS5500, NCS5000, NCS540/NCS560, NCS6K, CRS, 8000. Experience with OpenFlow, Netconf, and REST API. Experience with network automation tools such as pyATS, Ansible, Jenkins, and Cisco NSO. Experience with CentOS, Redhat, Ubuntu UNIX/Linux and expertise in Bash/Unix Shell Scripting. Experience in configuring/fixing protocols such as ISIS/OSPF, BGP, L2/L3 VPN, EVPN, Segment Routing, IPv6, MPLS-LDP/RSVP-TE, Multicast, SNMP, Telemetry, gNMI, gRPC, Netconf & OpenConfig Yang Models. Why Cisco? #WeAreCisco At Cisco, we believe in the power of diversity and bringing our talents together to make a difference. We focus on developing innovative technology and powering a digital future for all. Cisco is a leader in the internet revolution, helping organizations around the world whether in health services, education, or business connect, collaborate, and succeed. We empower our employees to innovate, giving back to the community with paid volunteer days and supporting one another through both personal and career milestones. Join us, and bring your unique self to a place where passion for technology and world-changing ideas thrive. Qualification : Bachelors degree in Computer Science with 8+ years of professional experience or a Masters Degree in Computer Science with 6+ years of professional experience.