Tamil Translator

Chess.com; India; Remote; INR 400,000 - 700,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote

Per-word pay

Flexible workload

Job summary

Chess.com, a leading online chess platform, is seeking a Tamil–English translator for a 100% remote freelance role. You will translate user interfaces across Chess.com apps and marketing materials, ensuring high-quality, precise language for Tamil-speaking users.

You will review prior translations, maintain consistency, and meet deadlines in a collaborative, time-flexible environment. This opportunity offers per-word compensation and remote work from anywhere, supporting 250M+ players worldwide.

Qualifications

• Professional translation experience between English and Tamil.
• Strong understanding of chess terminology and content.
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Tamil.

Responsibilities

• Translate user interfaces for Chess.com apps.
• Translate marketing campaigns.
• Review previously submitted translations for quality.

Skills

English–Tamil translation

Tamil fluency

Job description

About Us

Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess. We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 250M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community! We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.

About You

You are passionate about chess and a meticulous linguist with a deep love for the game. Your expertise in both the English and Tamil languages goes beyond simple fluency, allowing you to appreciate the nuances and structures that create precise, high-quality translations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are highly responsive, and have a knack for managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. With a strong background in professional translation and a high-level understanding of chess, you are the ideal candidate to ensure our content resonates perfectly with Tamil-speaking chess enthusiasts everywhere.

What you'll do

• Help translate user interfaces of all Chesscom apps (Chesscom, Chesscom Mobile, ChessKid, ChessKid Mobile, Dr Wolf, etc).
• Help translate marketing campaigns.
• Review previously submitted translations and ensure they're high quality.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology.
• Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and Tamil.
• Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
• Native or near-native fluency in both English and Tamil.
• Excellent communication skills with a high degree of responsiveness.
• Proven ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines.

About the Opportunity

This is a freelance role with a variable workload, compensated on a per-word basis. We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!)