Language Expert Thai

Apple; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is looking for a Translation Specialist to translate products into Thai and ensure localization quality. The ideal candidate must be fluent in both Thai and English, possess a degree in a relevant field, and have experience with CAT tools and localization processes. Responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration and maintaining terminology consistency across products. This is a full-time position offering substantial opportunities in the dynamic tech industry.

Qualifications

• Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation, Culture & Literature or equivalent.
• Native or accredited fluency in Thai.
• Fluent in English for translation tasks.
• Experience in translation of UI and localization.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Knowledge of multilingual and multicultural issues.

Responsibilities

• Translate Apple products into Thai.
• Utilize internal tools for localization changes.
• Monitor and resolve bugs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure terminology consistency for the Thai market.

Skills

Fluent in Thai

Fluent in English

Experience with CAT tools

Excellent writing skills

Knowledgeable in multilingual issues

Experience in UX writing

Experience in natural language processing

Education

Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Translation of Apple products into Thai. - Utilizing internal tools to identify changes with localization impact. - Bug monitoring, reporting and resolution. - Working with cross-functional groups to ensure the process runs smoothly and on schedule. - Ensuring terminology consistency across all Apple products and services for the Thai market. - Assisting with quick-turnaround translations. - Identifying tools and process enhancements. - Using unreleased software to check localization. - Maintaining style guides and language glossaries.

Qualifications

• Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation, Culture & Literature and equivalent.
• Native or accredited fluency in Thai to support the Thai-speaking market.
• Fluent in English to do the translation from English to Thai and vice versa.
• Experience with CAT tools and in translation of UI for high-end software products.
• Excellent writing skills partnership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Large vocabulary literacy and cross-cultural knowledge.
• Current and direct exposure to Thai culture over a sustained period of time.
• Knowledgeable in and critical to multilingual and multicultural issues.
• Experience in managing language specific style guides and glossaries.
• Experience with localization and internationalization.
• Excellent UX writing skills and experience.
• Experience in localizing Apple product content.
• Excellent knowledge of structural aspects of the language (syntax, semantics, phonology, phonetics).
• Experience in natural language processing and computational linguistics.
• Experience with a programming language.
• Localization project management experience.
• QA experience.

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1