Linguistic Application Engineer

The technology platform Linguistic Research Infrastructure (LiRI) is a service unit with facilities for large-volume data processing and empirical science. We provide services and products that allow linguists and other researchers working on language-related data to collect, extract and analyze large data sets using advanced language computing technology and devices for experimental research. LiRI seeks to fill the position of a Linguistic Application Engineer to enhance our team. The expected starting date is 1st of July 2024. The employment contract is initially for one year with possible extension.

Linguistic Application Engineer

• Collaborate in the design and realization of complex data-driven applications.
• Contribute to the development of linguistic data processing and NLP pipelines.
• Develop user interfaces for complex searches on large data collections.
• Design, review, test and evaluate cutting-edge applications and methods.
• Write sustainably structured deployable code.
• Organize work in close collaboration with other team members and stakeholders.

• Demonstrable experience with professional software development, experience with web application frameworks is a plus.
• Strong programming skills in Python and SQL. Further languages like JavaScript are welcome, but not required.
• Experience with the architecture and implementation of linguistic databases.
• Expertise in Large Language Models and Natural Language Processing.
• Expertise in Deep Learning and knowledge of query languages is a plus.
• MA/BA/MSc Degree or proven working experience in Computational/Corpus Linguistics, Computer Science or Software Engineering.
• Excellent command of English, good command of German is a plus.

• We offer varied and interesting work in an inspiring environment.
• University of Zurich is a leading research institution and offers an attractive workplace and competitive salaries.
• Apply and expand your knowledge in advanced machine learning, large language models, distributed application development, databases, data processing
• The possibility to play a decisive role as technician in exciting research projects.
• You can make the difference between research and applied research, turning research results into knowledge transfer for the benefit of society.
• Diversity and inclusion are important to us. We strongly aim at gender balance and particularly encourage women to apply.

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