Applied Perception Scientist

Date Posted: 03/18/2026Hiring Organization: Rose InternationalPosition Number: 498545Industry: Social MediaJob Title: Applied Perception ScientistJob Location: Redmond, WA, USA, 98052Work Model: OnsiteShift: 9am - 5pmEmployment Type: TemporaryFT/PT: Full-TimeEstimated Duration (In months): 13Min Hourly Rate($): 80.00Max Hourly Rate($): 86.00Must Have Skills/Attributes: C++, MATLAB, Python, RExperience Desired: Experience with statistical analysis of behavioral data (8+ yrs); Work experience in perceptual or psychophysical research with a track record of successful project c (8+ yrs); Experience with scientific programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, or C++ (8+ yrs)Required Minimum Education: Master’s DegreePreferred Education: Ph.D / Doctorate**C2C is not available**EducationJob Description Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Perception, Experimental Psychology, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Audiology or a related field. PhD degree preferred.Travel: May on rare exceptions be asked to travel to the Burlingame office.Must-Have Skills Experience with statistical analysis of behavioral data (e.g., mixed-effects models, signal detection theory, psychometric methods). Work experience in perceptual or psychophysical research with a track record of successful project completion. Experience with scientific programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, R, or C++.Nice-to-have Skills Advanced Education: PhD degree or equivalent experience. AI Experience: Experience with AI generative speech. Audio Modeling: Experience with modeling audio qualityYears Of Experience Around 8 years of experienceOverviewClient Research at Client is a leading research organization of world-class researchers, developers, and engineers, who collaborate to actively create a future where virtual and augmented reality become as indispensable as today's smartphones and personal computers.The mission of the Client Research Audio team is to engineer augmented audio that redefines human hearing capabilities. This will allow us to connect people by facilitating conversation in even the most challenging auditory environment.We are seeking a contract applied research scientist specializing in the perception of tonal languages. This role is an integral part of our team, contributing to our research and development efforts. The ideal candidate will help us explore and understand individualized audio quality preferences and experiences, enabling us to tailor our technologies to meet unique user needs.Responsibilities Oversee and drive research projects on speech quality, statistically analyze results and report findings. Monitor problems, facilitate resolution, and proactively keep projects on track. Implement and conduct pilot listening tests and other perceptual experiences. Regularly report on project progress, dependencies and risks to stakeholders. Support research scientists and engineers within the team. Manage procurement projects for equipment and vendor services. Willingness to "roll up sleeves" and take on operational tasks in support of the team's goals.Minimum Qualifications Interpersonal and communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Proactive with ability to execute on multiple projects simultaneously. Strong organizational and time management skills. Track record of communicating research on speech perception, hearing sciences or auditory perception in an academic or industrial setting. Experience with data collection with human participants. Experience working in a fast-paced research and/or product development environment. Experience with scientific programming languages such as Matlab, Python, C++, or R. Master's degree or equivalent experience in Computational Neuroscience, Cognitive Science, Electrical Engineering, Perception, Experimental Psychology, Audio Engineering, Acoustics, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Computational Audiology or a related field.Preferred Qualifications Experience with tonal languages. PhD degree or equivalent experience. Experience with AI generative speech. Experience with modeling audio quality.**Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.****Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**BenefitsFor information and details on employment benefits offered with this position, please visit here. Should you have any questions/concerns, please contact our HR Department via our secure website. California Pay EquityFor information and details on pay equity laws in California, please visit the State of California Department of Industrial Relations' website here. Rose International is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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