Computational Linguist

ReadSpeaker continues to grow, and we are now looking for a Computational Linguist to join our TTS (Text to Speech) team in Uppsala. If your interests are at the crossroads of Computer Science and Linguistics, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone curious, driven, eager to learn, and who thrives in a humble, collaborative team where we support each other and have fun together.

About the Role

As a Computational Linguist, you will be part of an experienced and international team with colleagues in Sweden, the Netherlands, and Australia. The team in Uppsala consists of eleven people with diverse backgrounds, personalities, and language skills—but with one thing in common: we enjoy working closely together.

Your focus will be on working with our language engines, the basis of our text-to-speech voices. You will learn to maintain existing language engines as well as develop new ones. 

You will also learn the various tasks of the voice development process. You will receive a thorough onboarding and hands-on training from day one, supported by the team.

We are looking for someone who wants to grow into the role, take on more responsibility over time, and contribute to the development of more languages and voices at ReadSpeaker.

Your Responsibilities

Your main tasks will be:

• Collect and process linguistic data  
• Apply your knowledge in regex, Python and C/C++ in your everyday work
• Continuously assure and improve the quality of our language processing engines 

Other tasks might include: 

• Participate in all steps of the voice development process
• Contribute to concrete development projects from the start
• Learn various tools, systems, and methods within speech and language technology
• Gradually take on more responsibility as you develop in the role

We belive you are someone who:

• Is interested in and curious about both language and technology
• Learns new things quickly
• Is motivated and eager to develop
• Is humble and not afraid to ask questions
• Is open and enjoys close collaboration
• Contributes to a positive team atmosphere

To succeed in the role, you need:

• Experience in object oriented programming (Java, C/C++)
• Knowledge in regex and Python
• Experience of development or other projects involving programming (regardless if it is within the Computational Linguistic field or not)
• Basic knowledge of NLP and an interest in Linguistics
• Professional working proficiency in English
• EU citizenship

It is also meritorious if you have:

• An education in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Linguistics and/or Phonetics
• Experience of other Computational Linguistic disciplines, e.g. SEO or machine translation
• Fluency in any of the following languages: Dutch, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Arabic, Baltic languages, or Slavic languages

Employment details

Location: Central Uppsala, at least 3 days/week on-site
Start date: As agreed upon 
Scope: Full-time
Travel: May occur

References and ID checks are part of the recruitment process.

Application

Does this sound like a role where you would like to grow and develop?

Submit your application no later than 14 June 2026. Interviews are conducted on an ongoing basis, and the position may be filled before the deadline—so dont hesitate to apply as soon as possible. 

We look forward to hearing from you!