SAS · 11 hours ago
Linguistic Developer
US-NC-Cary HQ
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSAS is a leader in data and AI, inspiring customers worldwide to transform data into intelligence. The Linguistic Developer will help build and test world-class software and models in the Text Analytics and NLP R&D Team, focusing on innovative solutions for analyzing natural language data across multiple languages.
Enterprise SoftwareBig DataSoftwareAnalyticsData GovernanceData ManagementPredictive Analytics
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop high-quality text analytics software and artificial intelligence (AI) solutions by designing, programming, testing, and documenting code
Research, prototype, implement, and validate high-end analytic models across multiple human languages utilizing supervised and unsupervised statistical modeling (machine learning), deep learning techniques, and symbolic AI techniques
Research, prototype, and innovate to select appropriate natural language processing (NLP) methods and computational algorithms
Work closely with technical support and testing groups and provides expertise in text analytics and computational linguistics
Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization’s secure software development goals
Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS
Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in Natural Language Processing or Computational Linguistics
Bachelor's (Master's or Ph.D. preferred) degree in linguistics, computational linguistics, natural language processing, or related field
Expertise in a leading-edge area of NLP and AI modeling (such as supervised, semi-supervised, unsupervised, symbolic AI, deep learning, or LLMs) and knowledge of relevant linguistics and NLP computing methods
Aptitude for professional software development as demonstrated by programming experience in Python, SAS, Java, or similar programming language, basic knowledge of UNIX commands, CI/CD, and other key technical skills
Demonstrates at least intermediate aptitude across multiple languages and the ability to apply linguistic analysis to real-world language data
Strong diagnostic and troubleshooting skills and analytical thinking
Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications
Preferred
Skills in corpus linguistics, including collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and searching data
At least basic knowledge of statistical and machine learning models and methods
Experience writing or training large scale or complex models across multiple human languages and domains
Advanced or native language skills on at least 3 languages
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays. HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan. There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
An industry-leading 401k plan.
Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development
Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.
Company
SAS
SAS provides advanced business analytics and business intelligent software and services to enable companies to optimize their operations.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1MKey Investors
CollaboratoryEuropean Commission
2022-11-08Grant· $1M
2020-11-10Grant
Leadership Team
Deepak Ramanathan
Vice President
Jason Mann
Vice President, Internet of Things (IoT)
Recent News
2026-01-23
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