German Subject Matter Expert - Lisbon

Cognizant; Lisboa; Presencial; EUR 35 000 - 55 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Cognizant in Portugal is seeking a German Subject Matter Expert to support autonomous driving data labeling projects. You will function as the German language and market expert, ensuring local relevance and accuracy across policies and training materials.

You will translate and review guidelines for the German market, share knowledge through training sessions, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across time zones.

Qualificações

• Fluent in German and English with high proficiency.
• Understanding of German culture, infrastructure, traffic regulations.
• At least 1 year in localization, translation, policy, or related field.
• Experience in quality-focused, operational, or data-driven environments.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience creating or updating documentation, guidelines, or training.
• Able to collaborate with international teams across time zones.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and ownership-driven.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as the German language and market expert for autonomous driving data projects.
• Translate, review, and localize policies and training for the German market.
• Provide guidance on traffic regulations and road signage.
• Support operations by resolving language or policy cases and ensure consistent decisions.
• Deliver training sessions to enhance understanding of German requirements.
• Analyze quality insights and recommend process improvements.
• Act as main contact for the German market and coordinate with stakeholders.

Conhecimentos

German language proficiency (C2/native

English proficiency (B2/C1+

Localization/translation

QA / Data-driven

Analytical thinking

Communication

Stakeholder management

Documentation/training

Cross-team collaboration

Ownership / proactivity

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Currently we are looking for German Subject Matter Expert | Portugal

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Shifts: Standard working hours

Location: Lisbin

Our Customer is a leading autonomous driving technology company, focused on developing self-driving vehicles and next-generation mobility solutions. Through its autonomous ride-hailing service, the company leverages advanced AI, machine learning, and sensor technologies to deliver safe, reliable, and efficient transportation experiences

About the Role:

The Language and Local Policy Expert will be a crucial, embedded resource providing linguistic and cultural expertise to support the accurate and efficient execution of our labeling project, specifically focusing on data originating from Germany runs. This role ensures labeling policies and training materials accurately reflect local context, regulations, and language nuances, directly impacting data quality and operational efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Fluent in German (C2/Native) and English (B2/C1 or higher).
• Strong understanding of German culture, public infrastructure, traffic regulations, and road signage.
• 1+ years of experience in localization, translation, language quality, policy, content operations, or a related field.
• Experience working in a quality-focused, operational, or data-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex information into clear guidance.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience creating, reviewing, or improving documentation, guidelines, or training materials.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with international teams across different time zones.
• Proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking ownership of projects and outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the German language and market expert for autonomous driving data projects, ensuring local relevance and accuracy.
• Translate, review, and localize policies, guidelines, and training materials for the German market. Partner with Quality and Policy teams to identify trends, reduce errors, and continuously improve labeling standards.
• Provide expert guidance on German traffic regulations, road signage, and cultural context to improve data quality.
• Support operations teams by resolving complex language or policy-related cases and driving consistent decision-making.
• Deliver knowledge-sharing sessions and training to enhance team understanding of German-specific requirements.
• Analyze quality insights and operational challenges, recommending improvements to processes, policies, and training.
• Act as the key point of contact for the German market, taking ownership of outcomes and stakeholder collaboration.