LILT | Spanish - Puerto Rico linguists needed

LILT; San Juan (PR); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

LILT seeks a native Puerto Rican-Spanish linguist for a remote freelance translation opportunity. Applicants should have a deep understanding of language and culture, with a minimum of 2 years' experience in translation and a related degree preferred. In this role, you will work using LILT's advanced translation technology while engaging in a supportive linguist community.

Benefits

Free access to leading-edge NMT technology

Rapid payments via Tipalti

Community of professional linguists

Qualifications

• Native Spanish (Puerto Rico) speaker
• Minimum 2 years experience in translation
• Professional translation or linguistic work experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform professional-level translation work from Spanish to English.
• Utilize LILT's leading-edge NMT technology for tasks.
• Engage with a community of professional linguists.

Skills

Translation

Cultural Understanding

Fluency in English

Education

Linguistics-related degree

Job description

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About LILT

LILT was founded by Spence and John, who met at Google working on Google Translate and saw the need for better AI-powered translation in the enterprise. Since 2015, LILT has focused on building cutting-edge language technology, investing early in Large Language Models to improve translation quality and meet the demands of global organizations.

Today, LILT’s Contextual AI Engine, Connector APIs, and Human Adaptive Feedback deliver accurate, nuanced translation across text, video, and speech in 100+ languages. Integrated with 100+ business systems, LILT helps enterprises scale global growth and deliver seamless multilingual experiences. We are trusted by Intel Corporation, Canva, the United States Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global Enterprises. LILT is backed by visionary investors including Intel Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Redpoint.

Are you a native Puerto Rican-Spanish linguist with a deep understanding of language and culture?

If you are a native speaker and have professional experience in translation or linguistic work, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a remote, freelance opportunity.

Who we're looking for:

• Native Spanish (Puerto Rico) speakers with fluency in English

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in translation

• Linguistics-related degree preferred

What we offer:

• Free access to our leading-edge NMT technology, with full training and support

• Rapid payments via Tipalti — no invoicing needed

• A welcoming and engaged community of professional linguists

Provided you're interested, please submit an updated version of your resume in English.

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At LILT, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment efforts, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, including résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis. These tools are designed to support human decision-making and help us identify qualified candidates efficiently and objectively. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have any concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt-out of the use of AI in our hiring process, please let us know at [e-mail].

LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.