27.251, Jobs: Brazilian Portuguese; Russian; Turkish; Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguists, Lionbridge

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LINGUIST List: Vol-27-251. Wed Jan 13 2016. ISSN: 1069 - 4875.

Subject: 27.251, Jobs: Brazilian Portuguese; Russian; Turkish; Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguists, Lionbridge

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Date: Wed, 13 Jan 2016 13:37:56
From: Elena Pirttisalo [elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com]
Subject: Brazilian Portuguese; Russian; Turkish; Computational Linguistics: Computational Linguists, Lionbridge, Santa Clara, California or Paris, France

University or Organization: Lionbridge 
Department: Tampere
Job Location: , USA 
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com
Job Title: Computational linguists: Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Turkish
Job Rank: Computational linguists; Other

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Portuguese (por)
                      Russian (rus) 
                      Turkish (tur) 

Description:

Required Skills/Background

- Native in the following languages: Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, or Turkish
- Bachelor's or Master's in Computational Linguistics, or other Language
Technology related area as well as in Computer science and SW Engineering is a
must
- Experience in scripting languages (Python, xml, Regular Expression, Java,
Shell, etc.) 
- Understanding of dialogue systems and ability to solve related problems in
the native language.
- Experience in Language Technology - either educational or work experience
- Experience in language tool development
- Strong linguistic comprehension 
- Experience in machine learning is a plus
- Ability to demonstrate problem-solving skills and to contribute to the
development of high-quality products.
- Comfortable working under pressure to meet deadlines 
- Excellent English skills, other language skills are a plus

Specific responsibilities will include

- Developing of natural language processing code specific to your language
- Providing input and suggestions towards innovating new approaches and new
product features tailored to your home market
- Automating and integrating workflow from diverse systems

Relocation to Santa Clara, California or Paris, France for the duration of the
assignment (estimation 6 months: starting in March 2016) is obligatory

Please send us your complete resume, including your availability, salary wish
and current location. Kindly include any information regarding your working
permit status. 

Lionbridge is the leading provider of translation, development, language and
testing solutions that enable clients to create, release, manage and maintain
their technology applications and Web content globally. 

We are looking for candidates who are passionate about language technology and
SW engineering, quality and delighting the customer. If you are interested in
joining our team, we would love to hear from you!

Application Deadline: 29-Feb-2016 

Email Address for Applications: jobs.tampere at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	Resource Coordinator Elena Pirttisalo 
	Email: elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com 

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