Full-Time

French Linguistic Tester

Digital Books Content, In Cupertino, CA, Remote

Posted on 4/23/2024

Welocalize

1,001-5,000 employees

Translation and localization services for businesses

Consulting

Legal

Junior

Remote in USA

Requirements

Mac and iOS user or power user
Fluent in French as a first language, as well as English
Highly detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines
Ability to work with objectionable and explicit content
Tech-savvy with a desire to improve technology solutions
Adept at working with large data sets and identifying patterns
Ability to draw conclusions from data and recommend actions
Demonstrated ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams
BS/BA and 2+ years of work experience in data management
Ability to quickly detect issues and inconsistencies and make sound judgment calls
Sharp problem-solving and analytical skills
Wide range of knowledge of authors, genres of books, publishing industry, and digital book formats
Familiarity with XML and web-based content management systems
Basic editorial experience

Responsibilities

Perform quality checks on media content
Verify and correct metadata on digital media content
Improve the presentation and search-ability of content in applications

We are looking for a qualified candidate to help provide QA for media content. This individual will be a part of the team that performs quality checks on Media content, looking for any quality issues such as formatting, functionality, or anything else that may interfere with an optimal customer experience. This team is also responsible for verifying and correcting metadata on digital media content that is imported in our internal database with the objective to help improve the presentation and search-ability of the content in the applications.

Job Title: French Linguistic Tester

Location: Remote in Cupertino, CA (Even though the role is remote, we need the selected candidate to be near Cupertino to pick up the equipment)

Workweek: Monday-Friday (40 hours/week) Employees have some flexibility in their schedule but must start their work between 7:30 am and 10:30 am daily.

Type of employment: W-2 employee, eligible for benefits based on hours worked

Duration: 12 months + possibility of an extension

Hourly Rate: $35/hr

Start Date: As soon as possible

The successful candidate must have a valid work authorization for the United States. Welocalize does not provide visa sponsorship for this role.

Qualifications & Experience:

Mac and iOS user or power user
Fluent in French as a first language, as well as English
Must be highly detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment
Must be able and willing to work with objectionable and explicit content
Tech-savvy with a desire to play a role in improving technology solutions
Adept at working with large data sets and identifying patterns
Ability to draw conclusions from data and recommend actions
Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as in small and large cross-functional teams
BS/BA and 2+ years of work experience in the field of data management
Ability to quickly detect issues and inconsistencies from a massive sea of content and make sound judgment calls based on information at hand
Proven ability to maintain solid focus through many hours of performing repetitive tasks
Sharp problem-solving and analytical skills, along with the ability to learn from history and actively help errors from reoccurring
A wide range of knowledge of authors, genres of books, the publishing industry, and digital book formats is highly preferred
Familiarity with XML and web-based content management systems preferred
Basic editorial experience preferred

Recruitment process:

- Signing an NDA + short Language Test

- Interview with Recruiter

- Interview with Project Managers

Welocalize

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Welocalize excels in blending high-tech generative AI with a vast network of over 250,000 expert localizers, making it a leader in the translation and localization industry. The company provides exceptional training data solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning, ensuring that both technology and human intelligence are leveraged to optimize content across different markets. This dual approach fosters a dynamic work environment where technological skills and cultural knowledge are highly valued, offering employees a unique platform to enhance their career in a multinational context.

Company Stage

Private

Total Funding

$34M

Headquarters

New York, New York

Founded

1997

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 8%

1 year growth

↑ 22%

2 year growth

↑ 58%