Research Scientist - Speech

Company: Zoom
Location: Seattle
Posted on: April 5, 2026

Job Description:

What you can expect We are looking for a Research Scientist with a solid background in speech recognition, speech synthesis, and speech processing. You will build advanced speech understanding models on large-scale datasets, transforming speech into human- and LLM-readable text to fulfill Zoom’s vision of seamless conversation-to-task completion. This role will also have you collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product, science and engineering teams, to deliver high-impact projects from the ground up. About the Team Zoom's AI Speech Team is developing speech technologies to improve Zoom's conversational AI experience. Our work contributes to Zoom AI Companion, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, and Zoom Revenue Accelerator. You will develop novel solutions in automatic speech recognition (ASR), text-to-speech (TTS), voice agents, speech-to-speech translation, and speech-focused large language models (LLMs) to transform conversations into actionable tasks for users worldwide. Responsibilities Developing state-of-the-art speech understanding models on large-scale datasets for Zoom products, including ASR, TTS, voice agents, speech-to-speech translation, and speech LLMs. Devising novel techniques where off-the-shelf solutions are not available. Demonstrating technical judgment in the entire development cycles, including data collection, model prototyping, training, optimization, and evaluation. Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including product and science engineering teams, to deliver high-impact projects from the ground up. Mentoring and provide technical guidance to junior team members. What we’re looking for Possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related fields with 5 years of experience. Display knowledge in deep learning and hands-on programming skills in Python, shell scripts; familiarity with ML frameworks such as PyTorch and TensorFlow. Demonstrate experience in speech recognition, speech processing, natural language processing or related fields in academic research or industry settings. Have domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: modern end-to-end ASR architectures, TTS and voice cloning, voice agents and conversational AI, speech-to-speech translation, speech LLMs, language modeling, decoding algorithms, personalization and adaptation, semi-/self-supervised learning, multilingual and robust systems, LLM-integrative speech models. Demonstrate experience with speech toolkits and libraries such as Kaldi/k2, ESPNet, NeMo, TorchAudio, SpeechBrain or similar frameworks. Have experience with large scale data processing and model training. Salary Range or On Target Earnings: Minimum: $177,100.00 Maximum: $387,500.00 In addition to the base salary and/or OTE listed Zoom has a Total Direct Compensation philosophy that takes into consideration; base salary, bonus and equity value. Note: Starting pay will be based on a number of factors and commensurate with qualifications & experience. We also have a location based compensation structure; there may be a different range for candidates in this and other locations At Zoom, we offer a window of at least 5 days for you to apply because we believe in giving you every opportunity. Below is the potential closing date, just in case you want to mark it on your calendar. We look forward to receiving your application! Anticipated Position Close Date: 04/08/26 Ways of Working Our structured hybrid approach is centered around our offices and remote work environments. The work style of each role, Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person is indicated in the job description/posting. Benefits As part of our award-winning workplace culture and commitment to delivering happiness, our benefits program offers a variety of perks, benefits, and options to help employees maintain their physical, mental, emotional, and financial health; support work-life balance; and contribute to their community in meaningful ways. Click Learn for more information. About Us Zoomies help people stay connected so they can get more done together. We set out to build the best collaboration platform for the enterprise, and today help people communicate better with products like Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Phone, Zoom Events, Zoom Apps, Zoom Rooms, and Zoom Webinars. We’re problem-solvers, working at a fast pace to design solutions with our customers and users in mind. Find room to grow with opportunities to stretch your skills and advance your career in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. Our Commitment? At Zoom, we believe great work happens when people feel supported and empowered. We’re committed to fair hiring practices that ensure every candidate is evaluated based on skills, experience, and potential. If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know—we’re here to support you at every step. If you need assistance navigating the interview process due to a medical disability, please submit an Accommodations Request Form and someone from our team will reach out soon. This form is solely for applicants who require an accommodation due to a qualifying medical disability. Non-accommodation-related requests, such as application follow-ups or technical issues, will not be addressed.

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