Linguistic QA Tester / Proofreader Onsite es_ES

Welocalize, Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 38,572 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

Welocalize, Inc. is seeking a Linguistic QA Tester to proofread and edit locally relevant content in Hebrew, ensuring grammar accuracy, consistency, and proper localization.

You will translate from English, verify UI functionality, and report localization bugs through internal systems. The role requires native Hebrew and proficient English, a background in marketing/journalism/copy editing, and experience testing web-based platforms on Mac OSX and iOS.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in Hebrew (HEIL) and English (written and spoken).
• Experience with translation and localization testing.
• Tech savvy with experience testing web-based systems on Mac OSX and iOS.
• Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and differentiate must-fix items from nice-to-have.
• Experience writing test cases and test scripts.
• Proficiency with bug-tracking systems and clear articulation of reproduction steps.

Responsibilities

• Review localized content for errors and inconsistencies.
• Translate content from English to your native language as needed.
• Test UIs for functional issues.
• Conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, and report them via an internal bug tracking system.
• Verify fixes after implementation.

Skills

Hebrew language fluency (HEIL)

English language proficiency

Localization testing

Test case writing

Bug tracking

Independent & collaborative

Education

Background in Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing, or Localization

Tools

Mac OSX

iOS testing

Job description

Position Overview

Job Title: Linguistic QA Tester
Department: Staffing/Quality Management
Reports To: Vendor Project Manager

Main Purpose

As a Linguistic QA Tester, you will primarily be proofreading and editing content already localized to your native language, ensuring accuracy in grammar, typos, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political correctness, inconsistencies, and extra spaces. You will also translate content from English to your native language and check user interfaces for functional issues.

Responsibilities

• Review localized content for errors and inconsistencies.
• Translate content from English to your native language as needed.
• Test UIs for functional issues.
• Conduct test cases, identify localization bugs, and report them via an internal bug tracking system.
• Verify fixes after implementation.

Requirements

• Location: Austin, TX (100% onsite, no remote work)
• Contract: W‑2 (eligible for benefits based on hours worked)
• Work schedule: Monday‑Friday, set hours
• Valid U.S. visa required.
• Native-level fluency in Hebrew (HEIL) and in English (written and spoken).
• Background in Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing, or Localization.
• Experience with translation and localization testing.
• Tech savvy with experience testing web‑based systems on Mac OSX and iOS.
• Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and differentiate must‑fix items from nice‑to‑have.
• Experience writing test cases and test scripts.
• Proficiency with bug‑tracking systems and clear articulation of reproduction steps.
• Strong problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Flexibility to work during non‑business hours, weekends, and national/federal holidays.
• Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong team ethic.

Additional Job Details

• Languages needed: Hebrew (HEIL)
• Compensation: $28/hr – Austin; $35/hr – Cupertino.

About Welocalize

Welocalize is a leading technology‑enabled provider of translation, localization, and AI‑driven content solutions, helping businesses communicate, innovate, and grow globally. Specializing in complex and regulated industries, Welocalize delivers precise, scalable multilingual content through a powerful combination of advanced AI technologies and expert human talent. At the core is Welocalize’s AI‑enabled OPAL platform, which transforms translation workflows by integrating machine translation (MT) and large language models (LLMs) to provide fast, accurate, and culturally relevant content in over 300 languages. With a commitment to excellence, Welocalize holds 7 ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.