Language Technology Developer
72AI USED FOR72%moving to95%
THE DOOR, NOWC
THE DOOR, 20 YRSE
STARTING PAY£25,000 - £30,000
NO MOATNo physical, legal or personal barrier protects this work from software.
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CAREERMASH (EN)FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE →
Language Technology Developer
Language technology developers build software that helps computers understand and speak human languages. Their work makes it easier for people around the world to communicate, translate, and access information in their own language.
THE DOOR: A easy to E extremely hard, now and in 20 years
This work is being absorbed by AI
AI already does much of this work and nothing structurally requires a human: no licence, no physical task, no relationship at the core. Expect fewer people in higher-judgment roles: enter as the person directing the tools, not competing with them.
Who hires for this
DeepMindA leader in AI research, DeepMind offers innovative projects in language technology and a collaborative work environment.Google UKKnown for its cutting-edge technology, Google provides opportunities to work on advanced language processing tools and applications.Microsoft ResearchMicrosoft Research is at the forefront of AI and language technology, offering a dynamic environment for developers.Babylon HealthA pioneer in digital health, Babylon Health uses language technology to enhance patient communication and care.ReplikaReplika focuses on conversational AI, providing a unique opportunity to work on language models that engage users.Translation Services UKSpecialising in translation and localisation, they offer roles in language technology development for their services.Lingua TechnologiesA local leader in language solutions, they focus on developing tools for language processing and translation.Syntactic SolutionsA growing company that develops NLP applications for various industries, offering a collaborative work environment.Language InsightThey provide translation and language services, focusing on technology-driven solutions for their clients.TexthelpTexthelp develops software to support literacy and learning, integrating language technology into educational tools.