Freelance German Linguistic Tester
Work location: onsite in Hefei, China
Start date: March-April 2024 (exact date to be communicated)
Work schedule: the expert will work on the client's premises for 1-2 weeks, on demand
Duration: long-term opportunity / on demand
Engagement model: Freelance basis/Independent contractor
We are looking for a freelance German (Germany) Linguistic Tester willing, to engage in a long-term opportunity and be part of an innovative project.
Role responsibilities:
The selected candidate will be testing linguistic and functional features of our client's in-car system UI. The test will be conducted on-site with access to the touchscreen installed in the car. The candidate will report functional and linguistic issues in translation from English into German as well as make suggestions on fixes based on automotive industry standards and the German (Germany) market.
DataForce by TransPerfect is part of the TransPerfect family of companies, the world's largest provider of language and technology solutions for global business, with offices in more than 100 cities worldwide. We offer high-quality data for Human-Machine Interaction to some of the most prestigious technology companies in the world. Our department focuses on gathering, enriching and processing data for Machine Learning in different AI domains.
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Role requirements:
Native speaker of German (Germany)
Advanced proficiency in English
A degree in translation, linguistics, or a related degree where language studies, linguistics or translation was a major component.
1 years' experience in translation from English to German/localization review, user testing, LQA, or any related quality assurance role in translation/localization.
Translation/localization experience in the automotive industry or an understanding of how to drive and how an E-car works.
Located in or able to travel to work in Hefei. Travel and accommodation are covered for candidates located outside Hefei, within an agreed budget.
Preferred role requirements:
Driver's license
Translation certification from a local accreditation body (e.g. ATA, or equivalent) is a plus.
Experience in automotive digital interface QA experience (similar working experience with E-Car).
Experience in digital interface copywriting or a related field.
A degree in translation, linguistics, or a related degree where language studies, linguistics or translation was a major component.
