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Do you want to work with speech technology in an international team and help develop the next generation of text-to-speech voices?

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 lie at the intersection of Computer Science and Linguistics, this is an ideal opportunity for you.

We are looking for someone who is curious, driven, eager to learn, and 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 foundation 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 involved in the voice development process. You will receive 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 of regex, Python, and C/C++ in your everyday work
• Continuously ensure and improve the quality of our language processing engines

Other tasks may 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 believe 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 of regex and Python
• Experience in development or other projects involving programming (regardless of whether it is within the Computational Linguistics 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 in other Computational Linguistics 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 don't hesitate to apply as soon as possible.

We look forward to hearing from you!