Cerence

Senior / Principal Voice Product Engineer (ASR)

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6 months ago
Tokyo, JapanSenior / Staff+

Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver automotive voice interaction solutions focused on Japanese ASR use cases.
  • Analyze product and customer requirements and translate them into technical and system-level specifications.
  • Prepare, evaluate, tune, and validate ASR data and voice systems.
  • Design and execute ASR and voice feature testing, including competitive benchmarking.
  • Perform ASR error analysis and collaborate with R&D teams on optimization and issue resolution.
  • Support end-to-end system testing, customer validation, and project delivery.
  • Act as a technical interface for customers during requirement clarification and issue analysis.
  • Collaborate with product, R&D, QA, and program teams to ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
  • Communicate effectively with teams in Japan, China, and other global locations.

Requirements

  • Native Japanese language ability and strong English communication skills.
  • At least 3 years of experience in ASR, voice interaction, speech systems, or intelligent cockpit products.
  • Understanding of voice-enabled cockpit products covering navigation, media, phone, and assistant domains.
  • Ability to analyze product requirements and communicate effectively with customers.
  • Hands-on experience with ASR evaluation, tuning, or system integration.
  • Programming experience in C/C++, Python, or Java, with familiarity with Linux/Unix.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant technical field.
  • Experience with Japanese automotive OEMs or joint ventures such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, or Mazda is preferred.

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