Audio Engineer (Speech / TTS Audio Specialist) – German

DESCRIPTION

Audio Engineer (Speech / TTS Audio Specialist) – German All application steps are reused whenever another role requires the same step, so you never have to upload your resume or take the same interview twice Overview We're looking for audio engineers with strong experience editing and quality-checking voice recordings for speech and text-to-speech (TTS) applications, specifically for German-language audio. This role focuses on preparing high-quality audio datasets for machine learning systems, ensuring clarity, consistency, and technical compliance across large volumes of German speech data. Native or near-native German fluency is required to accurately assess speech quality, pronunciation, and naturalness. What You'll Do Edit and process German voice recordings for use in TTS and speech AI systems Perform audio cleanup including silence trimming, breath reduction/removal, de-clicking, de-essing, and noise reduction Conduct detailed quality assurance checks for: Clipping and distortion Background noise and artifacts Loudness consistency and level balancing Ensure audio meets strict technical specifications for ML training pipelines Evaluate recordings for German pronunciation accuracy, naturalness, and fluency Work with large batches of recordings, maintaining consistency and throughput Collaborate with teams working on German speech datasets, voice talent recordings, and model training workflows Basic

REQUIREMENTS

• ▸Native or near-native German speaker with strong listening intuition for German speech nuances
• ▸Experience editing speech or voice recordings (not just music production)
• ▸Strong understanding of speech audio quality standards and common issues in recorded dialogue
• ▸Hands-on experience with tools like iZotope RX, Pro Tools, or similar audio restoration software
• ▸Ability to identify and fix artifacts, inconsistencies, and technical defects in audio
• ▸Experience working with high-volume audio datasets or structured workflows
• ▸Preferred Qualifications
• ▸Experience working with TTS vendors or platforms

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