21.2616, Jobs: Various Langs: Comp Ling/ Lang Tech Engineers, Lionbridge, WA, US

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Subject: 21.2616, Jobs: Various Langs: Comp Ling/ Lang Tech Engineers, Lionbridge, WA, US

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Date: 15-Jun-2010
From: Kati Sarkka < kati.sarkka at lionbridge.com >
Subject: Various Langs & Computational Linguistics: Linguists/Computational Linguists/Language Technology Engineers, Lionbridge Testing Services, Washington, USA
 

	
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Date: Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:59:12
From: Kati Sarkka [kati.sarkka at lionbridge.com]
Subject: Various Langs & Computational Linguistics: Linguists/Computational Linguists/Language Technology Engineers, Lionbridge Testing Services, Washington, USA

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University or Organization: Lionbridge Testing Services 
Department: Tampere
Job Location: Washington, USA 
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com

Job Rank: Linguists/Computational Linguists/Language Technology Engineers  

Specialty Areas: Computational Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Germanic
                      Romance 
                      Semitic 
                      Slavic Subgroup 

Description:

Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: LIOX) is a leading provider of
globalization and testing services. Lionbridge combines global resources
with proven program management methodologies to serve as an outsource
partner throughout a client's product and content lifecycle -- from
development to globalization, testing and maintenance. Global organizations
in all industries rely on Lionbridge services to increase international
market share, speed adoption of global products and content, and enhance
their return on enterprise applications and IT system investments. Based in
Waltham, Mass., Lionbridge now maintains more than 50 solution centers in
25 countries and provides services under the Lionbridge and VeriTest
brands. To learn more, visit http://www.lionbridge.com.

Position Description

We are looking for Linguists/Computational Linguists/Language Technology
Engineers to work in linguistic development project for Romance, Germanic,
agglunative, and Slavic and Semitic languages. Work load might be part-time
or fulltime based on the need.

Required Skills/Background
-Educational background in linguistics/computational linguistics 
-Experience in software development 
-Experience with at least one scripting language
-Experience in document authoring, styling, and change control.
-Ability to take initiative and manage oneself
-The ability to deal effectively with people, requiring tact, courtesy,
patience and an outgoing personality
-Great attention to detail
-Coordination skills
-Good communication skills 
-Good organisational and analytical skills, with the ability to work in a
logical and methodical way.

Desired/Skills/Background - if any
-Experience in analyzing language (recognition) and/or synthesizing
language (generation).   
-Experience in computer assisted authoring or machine and automated
translation process
-Experience in working in/with large international companies
-Experience in working in a multicultural environment

Education/Certification Required
-Relevant university level studies, for example a Master's degree in
computational linguistics 

Please add the following details in your application:

-Your Availability 
-Desired hourly salary


Application Deadline: 30-Jun-2010 
	, WA  
Email Address for Applications: jobs.tampere at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	HR Manager Kati Sarkka 
	Email: kati.sarkka at lionbridge.com 



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