Linguist with Finnish
Linguist with Finnish
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04-03-2025
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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 worlds most innovative companies. We help 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.
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:
Preparing and auditing data test sets.
Evaluating labelling and vetting output providing informed feedback.
Proposing relevant dictionary content and metacontent.
Identifying tools and process enhancements. Bug reporting monitoring and resolution.
Working crossfunctionally with linguists and engineers.
Requirements:
Degree in Linguistics and/or equivalent experience.
Native fluency and proficiency in language.
Excellent knowledge of structural aspects of the language (syntax semantics phonology phonetics).
Uptodate exposure to popular native culture and the ability to use that knowledge to inform data analysis.
Previous experience working with language data (e.g. research analysis translation review dictionary).
Strong communication skills attention to details and proven ability to manage priorities are essential.
Computational linguistic experience is a plus.
Contract type: Freelance
Start date: Asap
Pay: By the hour
Employment Type
Full Time
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