French Language Lead linguist needed
French Language Lead linguist needed
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
LILT in the News
List #52 in The Software Reports Top 100 Software Companies!
LILT makes it onto the Inc. 5000 List.
AI Day Spring 2025 Webinar Revolutionizing Content with AI Agents.
LILTs co-founder John Denero and employees Joern Wuebker and Thomas Zenkel were approved for U.S. Patent for their neural word alignment process significantly advances machine translation by preserving formatting accuracy.
Check out all our news on our website.
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 LILTs 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.
Were seeking a linguist with native-level fluency in French and prior experience as a Language Lead or in a similar role to take on the position of Language Lead for one of our major accounts.
Lilt is a San Francisco and Berlin-based LSP with a translator-focused business model. Were building a community of the worlds best translators around fast and fair payment consistent work and innovative neural MT technology.
LILT AI was recently named one of the Top 100 Software Companies in 2025!
Were honored to be recognized by The Software Report as one of the most impactful software companies in the world ranking#52on their Top 100 list. LILT is more than a translation solutionits a strategic multiplier for global growth enabling enterprises to unlock new markets accelerate go-to-market strategies and deliver seamless multilingual experiences at scale. We empower enterprises to create translate and summarize content across text video and speech in over 100 languagesall seamlessly integrated with 100 business systems. Proud to be trusted by brands like 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.
This is a remote freelance position.
The Language Lead responsibilities include:
Review translations and perform Language Quality Evaluations for customer jobs
Receive and implement feedback from customer
Create summary of trending issues and share with linguistic team
Meet with linguistic team or customer reviewer to discuss
quality trends and process improvement
Review tests and the first projects of all newly onboarded
linguists
Respond to language-specific queries
Triage linguist queries to determine if questions require
customer responses.
Identify terms that need to be added or modified in the
glossary.
Requirements:
Linguists with native speaker fluency only
Minimum 2 years translation experience
Linguistic degree (preferred)
Previous experience in similar roles
Benefits of becoming a Lilt freelance linguist:
Free access to our top-notch NMT technology training on the system and support!
Rapid payments made via Payoneer; no more invoicing!
Become a part of the Lilt Translator Community
If interested please submit your application including an English copy of your CV/Resume.
Information collected and processed as part of your application process including any job applications you choose to submit is subject to LILTs Privacy Policy at collected and processed as part of your application process including any job applications you choose to submit is subject to LILTs Privacy Policy 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 rsum 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 or require accommodations related to the use of AI in our hiring process please let us know at
LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individuals 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.
Employment Type
Contract
