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Motorola Solutions · 1 day ago

Manager - Speech Science Technology

Motorola Solutions is a global community focused on enhancing safety through advanced communication technologies. They are seeking a Manager in Speech Science Technology to lead the development of real-time speech processing systems and mentor a team of experts in the field.

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Responsibilities

Architect and lead development of real-time speech processing pipeline: Voice Command detection, VAD (voice activity detection), ASR, TTS, noise suppression, echo cancellation, and keyword spotting
Optimize ASR models (e.g., Whisper, Deepgram, Cerence, Sensory) for different voice commands
Ensure tight integration with Gen AI systems and contextual agent workflows
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of speech scientists, machine learning engineers, and software developers
Define and execute the strategic roadmap for speech-related technologies in alignment with company goals
Guide research and development efforts in speech recognition (ASR), speech-to-text (STT), Text-to-Speech (TTS), speaker identification, and related areas
Partner with firmware and hardware teams to fine-tune microphone array configuration and audio signal processing chain
Establish evaluation metrics for ASR accuracy, latency, false acceptance rate (FAR), false rejection rate (FRR), and TTS quality

Qualification

Speech developmentSpeech recognition (ASR)Text-to-Speech (TTS)Machine learningLeadership experienceAnalytical mindsetEffective communicationDetail-orientedAdaptabilitySelf-motivated

Required

Bachelor's or Master's in Computer Science, speech technology, or related field
At least 7+ years of experience in speech development and research, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire team members
Effective communicator with both technical and non-technical audiences
Analytical mindset with the ability to identify problems, evaluate options, and implement solutions
Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and attention to detail
Adaptable to changing priorities and deadlines
Self-motivated and proactive in driving results

Benefits

Incentive Bonus Plans
Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
401K with Company Match
10 Paid Holidays
Generous Paid Time Off Packages
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Paid Parental & Family Leave
And more!

Company

Motorola Solutions

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Motorola Solutions creates mission-critical communication solutions and services for public safety and commercial customers.

H1B Sponsorship

Motorola Solutions has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (159)
2024 (119)
2023 (146)
2022 (170)
2021 (153)
2020 (155)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1B
Key Investors
Silver Lake
2023-01-06Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2011-01-04IPO

Leadership Team

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Mahesh Saptharishi
Executive Vice President and CTO
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Jack Molloy
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
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