Computational Linguist, Proactive

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$172,100–$305,600 / yr
Posted
43 days ago

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Above market

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Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

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TL;DR · Computational Linguist, Proactive

Join Apple's Entity and App Resolution team as a Computational Linguist, where you will support the development of intelligent systems that enhance personalized search and resolution capabilities. Your primary responsibilities include designing and maintaining high-quality datasets for entity resolution testing, automating data generation pipelines, managing annotation projects, and conducting thorough data analysis to identify linguistic patterns and system failures. You will collaborate closely with engineering, quality assurance, UX researchers, and localization teams to ensure the systems meet rigorous quality standards across various locales. Essential skills include a Master's degree in Linguistics or related field, proficiency in Python or R for data processing, strong analytical and organizational abilities, and experience with linguistic annotation and machine learning concepts.

What you'll do

  • Design and maintain high-quality datasets for entity resolution testing.
  • Plan, manage, and execute linguistic annotation projects to ensure quality.
  • Analyze language data to identify patterns and system failures systematically.
  • Develop test cases and evaluation frameworks to assess entity resolution systems.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address localization and cultural issues.
  • Document processes, findings, and recommendations for diverse audiences comprehensively.

What we're looking for

  • Master's degree in Linguistics, Computational Linguistics, or related field
  • 3-5 years of industry experience in data-driven linguistic work
  • Strong skills in data cleaning, processing, and analysis using Python or R
  • Experience with linguistic annotation and systematic testing frameworks
  • Excellent cross-functional collaboration and documentation practices
  • Basic understanding of machine learning concepts and localization issues

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