Linguist with Finnish

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled linguist with Finnish for a remote freelance role. This exciting position involves developing and expanding mobile device lexicons, where your passion for language data will be key. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality outputs while leveraging your organizational and communication skills. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the localization services sector and work with innovative companies, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Degree in Linguistics or equivalent experience required.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and audit data test sets for mobile devices.
• Evaluate and provide feedback on linguistic output.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to drive issues to resolution

Education

Degree in Linguistics

Tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

This is a remote position.

LocalEyes Group is a leading provider of Localization Services to the international computer and software sectors with headquarters in Ireland and subsidiaries in Europe and the US. We work with the world's most innovative companies, helping them to grow and expand in new markets by providing experts and cultural awareness.

LocalEyes is looking for a Linguist with Finnish to join its growing community of freelancers.

Description:

We are looking for a skilled linguist to help further develop and expand the native locale lexicon for mobile devices. The ideal candidate has experience and passion for working with language data and has the ability to help create, categorize, audit, and improve lexical data. Excellent grammar is essential. The person must be highly organized, collaborate well with others, and be able to drive issues to resolution. Excellent communication skills are key as the linguist will need to communicate directly with corporate stakeholders.

Responsibilities include:

1. Preparing and auditing data test sets.
2. Evaluating, labeling, and vetting output, providing informed feedback.
3. Proposing relevant dictionary content and meta-content.
4. Identifying tools and process enhancements. Bug reporting, monitoring, and resolution.
5. Working cross-functionally with linguists and engineers.

Requirements:

1. Degree in Linguistics and/or equivalent experience.
2. Native fluency and proficiency in language.
3. Excellent knowledge of structural aspects of the language (syntax, semantics, phonology, phonetics).
4. Up-to-date exposure to popular native culture and the ability to use that knowledge to inform data analysis.
5. Previous experience working with language data (e.g. research, analysis, translation, review, dictionary).
6. Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage priorities are essential.
7. Computational linguistic experience is a plus.

Contract type: Freelance

Start date: Asap

Pay: By the hour