28.70, Jobs: Gulf Arabic; Malaysian English; General Linguistics: Analytical Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

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Subject: 28.70, Jobs:  Gulf Arabic; Malaysian English; General Linguistics: Analytical Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

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Date: Wed, 04 Jan 2017 15:17:07
From: Elena Pirttisalo [elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com]
Subject: Gulf Arabic; Malaysian English; General Linguistics: Analytical Linguist, Lionbridge Technologies Inc.

 
University or Organization: Lionbridge Technologies Inc. 
Department: Tampere
Job Location: , USA (Telecommute)
Web Address: http://www.lionbridge.com
Job Title: Analytical Linguist: Arabic (Gulf region), Malaysian English
Job Rank: Analytical Linguist; Other

Specialty Areas: General Linguistics 

Required Language(s): Arabic, Gulf (afb)
                      English (eng) 

Description:

Required Skills/Background:

- Degree in Linguistics and/or equivalent experience
- Native language: Arabic (Gulf region), Malaysian English
- Excellent knowledge of structural aspects of the language (syntax,
semantics, phonology, phonetics)
- Strong linguistic comprehension
- Up-to-date 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)
- Experience in annotation/corpus/dictionary/terminology work is a plus
- Experience using OS X or iOS software is a plus
- Experience in software quality assurance and testing is a plus
- Good organizational and analytical skills
- Excellent English skills, other language skills are a plus 
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to
manage priorities

An ideal candidate has experience and passion for working with language data
and the ability to help create, categorize, audit, and improve lexical data.

Project duration: 3-6 months starting in mid-February 2017

Relocation to Santa Clara, California for the duration of the assignment or at
least for two-week training to Cupertino is mandatory.

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

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: 28-Feb-2017 (Open until filled)
	  
Email Address for Applications: jobs.tampere at lionbridge.com 
Contact Information:
	Resource Coordinator Elena Pirttisalo 
	Email: elena.pirttisalo at lionbridge.com 
	Phone: +358 9 4270 56000 


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