Computational Linguist

HireTalent - Staffing & Recruiting Firm; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Linguist to join their team in Mountain View, CA. This role involves supporting Machine Learning experts and engaging in various NLP tasks, including translation and localization. As a key contributor, you will leverage your strong command of US English and Spanish to enhance product features and documentation. This innovative firm offers a dynamic work environment where you can grow your skills and make a significant impact on cutting-edge projects in the tech space. If you are passionate about linguistics and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Strong grammar and syntax skills in US English and Spanish.
• Experience in translation, localization, and data annotation.
• Ability to document technical information clearly.

Responsibilities

• Support Machine Learning experts in language-specific tasks.
• Perform translation, localization, and NLP tasks.
• Research and document product features for diverse audiences.

Skills

US English proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Translation and localization

Excellent communication skills

Familiarity with voice assistants

Ability to learn technical information

Data review and testing

Managing multiple priorities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Linguistics

Tools

Python

Pandas

NumPy

SQL

Regex

SharePoint

Jira

Android Studio

Job description

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Base pay range

$45.00/hr - $45.00/hr

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We are looking for a Linguist who will participate in a variety of formal and informal activities as dictated by the needs of the business, which may include:

• Supporting Machine Learning experts in language-specific areas for our target language (US English). Tasks include creating grammars, providing language data, annotation for NLP projects, writing documentation, reviewing data, testing, and proposing improvements.
• Performing translation, localization, data annotation, phonetic transcription, speech synthesis, machine translation, natural utterance generation, grammar checking, ASR transcription, automation, text mining, and other NLP tasks.
• Researching, planning, and documenting product features for diverse audiences such as developers, IT admins, sales engineers, and end users.
• Identifying and resolving issues related to documentation, project schedules, structure, design, and deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Native US English speaker with strong grammar, spelling, and syntax skills. MUST be native US English speaker.
• Proficiency in Spanish with strong grammar, spelling, and syntax knowledge.
• Experience in translation and/or localization for English and Spanish.
• Ability to focus on repetitive testing and data review tasks for extended periods.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, with ability to build relationships and advocate internally.
• Familiarity with voice assistants (e.g., Bixby, Siri, Google Assistant, Alexa, Cortana).
• Ability to learn technical information quickly, explain it to team members, and document it appropriately.
• Stay updated with trends and tools in the Android and mobile device ecosystem.
• Familiarity with smart home devices and IoT.
• Quick learner of new tools/software in Windows environment.
• Ability to understand and create use-cases for developers.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining high-quality content in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in computational linguistics or NLP.
• Bachelor's in Linguistics or related field.
• Experience with voice assistant software or academic settings.
• Scripting/programming/database skills (Python, Pandas, NumPy, SQL, Regex).
• Knowledge of US English linguistics and NLP.
• Ability to write clear, concise documentation for developers and IT teams.
• Experience in US English localization and Voice UX design.
• Data analysis skills, including Excel macros.
• Experience with content management and developer tools (SharePoint, Jira, Android Studio).
• Software QA/testing experience.
• Experience levels: 0-3 years or 3+ years.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree preferably in Linguistics.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Analyst

Industries

• Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing, and general Manufacturing.

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