Machine Learning Engineer (ML/NLP) at Aww Inc.
Job Title: Part-Time Contractor
Location: Fully Remote
Salary: $3,700–$5,300 per month ($23–$33 per hour)
Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM (JST)
About Our Company
We are a forward-thinking startup focused on developing virtual humans capable of engaging in natural, interactive conversations. Our work involves cutting-edge technologies such as ASR (Automatic Speech Recognition), TTS (Text-to-Speech), LLMs (Large Language Models), and RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation).
By joining us during this exciting 0→1 phase, you’ll have the opportunity to shape our technology from its foundation and play a key role in building new systems and processes—not just improving existing ones.
Your Responsibilities
1. Model Training & Validation
• Train models using client-specific and character-specific data to ensure responses are accurate and contextually relevant.
• Validate model outputs for precision, iterating and improving based on performance metrics.
2. Dialogue System Evaluation
• Evaluate the quality of outputs from our conversational AI systems.
• Propose and implement improvements to enhance user experience and dialogue flow.
3. Research & Development
• Explore innovative techniques to enhance the conversational quality and realism of our virtual humans.
• Work with ASR, TTS, LLMs, and RAG to push the boundaries of conversational AI.
Our Tech Stack
• Programming: Python
• Infrastructure: AWS, Azure
• Version Control: GitHub
• Collaboration Tools: Slack, Notion, Google Workspace
Requirements
• ML/NLP Expertise: Hands-on experience in machine learning or natural language processing, particularly for conversational systems.
• Professional English Proficiency: Ability to confidently communicate in English for business purposes.
• Data Validation & Model Evaluation: Proven experience in setting up processes for evaluating and refining ML models.
Nice-to-Have Skills
• Basic Japanese Skills: Useful for occasional discussions, though not mandatory.
• Game Engine Knowledge: Experience integrating AI models with interactive or game-like environments.
• Startup Experience: Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Why Join Us?
• High-Impact Role: Play a pivotal role in shaping the core technology of a growing startup from the ground up.
• Innovation-Driven: Work with advanced AI/ML technologies, offering continuous learning and challenges.
• Flexible & Remote: Enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere while aligning with JST hours for team collaboration.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability.