Phonetic Linguist - Singing Voice Data Annotation for AI

Remote, Worldwide

We are seeking a highly qualified Phonetic Linguist to join our team working on cutting-edge AI voice synthesis technology. This role involves precise annotation of professional singing recordings to create training data for advanced voice synthesis models.

The position requires segmenting singing audio into individual phonemes with millisecond-level accuracy using spectrogram analysis. You will work with recordings across multiple languages, identifying and labeling vocal techniques including breathing patterns, glottal stops, vocal fry, and silence markers.

This is a remote contract position offering the opportunity to work with proprietary annotation technology while contributing to breakthrough developments in AI-powered vocal synthesis. The role involves collaboration with an international team and handling confidential voice synthesis research.

Key responsibilities include:

Segmenting singing recordings into 5-30 second phrases with precise timing

Correcting automated phoneme predictions using visual and auditory analysis

Labeling special vocal elements (breathing, silences, glottal stops)

Handling cross-linguistic pronunciation variations in musical...