Computational Linguist

Tailored Management; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading localization service provider seeks a Linguist III in California for a 6-month contract. The role includes translating various content from English to Brazilian Portuguese, performing linguistic quality checks, and supporting localization initiatives across platforms like Facebook and Instagram. Ideal candidates possess native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese, strong analytical skills, and a commitment to linguistic accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in professional translation and editing.
• In-depth understanding of Brazilian culture and trends.
• Demonstrated experience with machine translation evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Translate and edit content from English to Brazilian Portuguese.
• Perform linguistic testing of translated products.
• Maintain terminology databases and style guides.

Skills

Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese

Near-native fluency in English

Linguistic quality management

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Degree in Translation, Linguistics or Communication

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Job Title: Linguist III

Pay Rate: $ 60/hr on W2

Duration: 6 Months with potential for extension

Responsibilities:

The main function of a Linguist III is to provide high-quality linguistic services and language expertise to support localization and product development across various platforms including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs.

Key Duties:

• Translate and edit a variety of content, including user interface (UI) and long-form text, from English to Brazilian Portuguese.
• Handle urgent and high-priority internal translation requests.
• Perform linguistic and functional testing of translated products.
• Analyze and evaluate machine-translated and GenAI-generated text.
• Update and maintain terminology databases and style guides.
• Conduct localizability checks to ensure readiness for global release.
• Evaluate and implement stakeholder linguistic feedback; make final implementation decisions.
• Resolve linguistic quality assurance (LQA) issues.
• Offer linguistic and cultural guidance across various localization projects.
• Provide support and mentorship to external vendor translation teams.

Must-Have Skills

• Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese and near-native fluency in English.
• 3+ years of experience in professional translation and editing.
• Demonstrated experience with linguistic quality management, particularly from English to Brazilian Portuguese.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
• In-depth understanding of Brazilian culture and trends.

Preferred Skills

• Degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, Communication, or a related field.
• Experience in the social media and mobile app space.
• Familiarity with computer-aided translation (CAT) tools.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.

Soft Skills / Desired Attributes

• High attention to detail and commitment to linguistic accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and manage urgent tasks efficiently.
• Strong decision-making skills in applying and interpreting linguistic feedback.
• Collaborative mindset to support localization project success.

Educational Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Communication preferred.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative, Accounting/Auditing, and Education

• Industries

  Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, Technical and Vocational Training, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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