Voice Recognition Engineer – Browser-Based Speech Interfaces

Senior Technical Recruiter/Trainer @ New York Technology Partners | Resume Writer Position Type:ContractLocation:RemoteKey ResponsibilitiesDevelop and optimize voice recognition functionality across Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox, and Brave.Ensure consistent performance, compatibility, and user experience across desktop, laptop, mobile, and tablet environments.Customize and extend the Web Speech API and integrate third‑party speech frameworks, including (but not limited to):ElevenLabs (Scribe)DeepgramOpenAI Whisper APIAmazon Transcribe / PollyPerformance, Accuracy & ResilienceOptimize recognition speed, accuracy, and robustness, especially in noisy or low‑bandwidth environments.Conduct benchmarking and tuning for real‑world usage scenarios across diverse accents, languages, and acoustic conditions.User Experience & AccessibilityCollaborate with product and design teams to build intuitive, inclusive voice interactions.Support configurable speech duration thresholds and accessibility best practices for users with varying abilities.Partner with technical leads and product managers to align voice capabilities with product roadmap.Support client‑facing pilots, demos, and proof‑of‑concept initiatives.Ideal Candidate ProfileAPI Tailor: Deep familiarity with Web Speech API and at least one major commercial speech‑to‑text platform.Accuracy‑Focused: Passionate about refining speech models for real‑world reliability, speed, and multilingual performance.Collaborative Partner: Communicates effectively with cross‑functional teams (engineering, product, UX).Innovative Builder: Enjoys prototyping, problem‑solving, and elevating voice interaction beyond basic transcription.Required QualificationsMust have hands‑on experience with Web Speech API + at least one other commercial speech framework.Implement custom logic for error handling, timeout management, speech completion detection, and multilingual support.Minimum 3+ years of experience in speech recognition, voice UI, or audio processing.Demonstrated work with Web Speech API and at least one of the following: ElevenLabs, AssemblyAI, Deepgram, OpenAI Whisper, Google Cloud STT, Azure Speech, or Amazon Transcribe.Understanding of latency, privacy, and security considerations in client‑side voice processing.Preferred QualificationsExperience with WebRTC, MediaRecorder API, or AudioContext.Background in natural language understanding (NLU) or voice assistant development.Contributions to open‑source speech or accessibility projects.Seniority Level Mid‑Senior levelEmployment Type ContractJob Function Information Technology and EngineeringIndustries Research Services#J-18808-Ljbffr