Computational Linguist

Tailored Management; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a remote Linguist III to provide linguistic services for major platforms. The role involves translating content, evaluating translations, and ensuring quality assurance. Candidates should have native proficiency in Brazilian Portuguese, along with significant translation experience and a bachelor's degree.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Translate and edit user interface and long-form content from English to Brazilian Portuguese.
• Perform linguistic and functional testing of translated products.
• Analyze and evaluate machine-translated and AI-generated texts.

Skills

Fluency in Brazilian Portuguese

Near-native English fluency

Linguistic quality management

Attention to detail

Strong collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Translation or Linguistics

Tools

Computer-aided translation (CAT) tools

Job description

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Base pay range

$55.00/hr - $60.00/hr

Job Title: Linguist III

Location: US -REMOTE

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 Advertising

• Industries

  Education, Broadcast Media Production and Distribution, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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