Hebrew Linguist

Remote in Portugal·Full-time·Added over a year ago

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Welocalize

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Overview

Job details

Full-time hours
Per the ad.
Fully remote
Per the ad.

Requirements

Hebrew
The ad asks for Hebrew, or counts it in your favour.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

The role

The Hebrew Linguist performs quality control tasks, transcreation tasks and on-demand translation tasks on assigned accounts/projects; coordinates the activities of a group of translators (internal and/or freelancers) and ensures that the work is performed at a satisfactorily high standard within the specified deadlines and quality level; ensures that the Language Process is being followed by the project team.

What you'll do

- Performing copy-edit tasks on assigned projects or accounts

- Performing on-demand translation tasks

- Performing lead support on assigned projects or accounts

- Managing and maintaining the language materials (including glossaries, Style Guides, work instructions) up to the quality standards and up to date as required by the account or project

- Managing project-related queries

- Ensuring good interaction among team members and resolving questions on terminology and language matters

- Testing and qualifying new freelancers and vendors as required

- Developing and training of internal linguists/new and existing freelancers according to the accounts' and Welocalize's needs

- Interacting with clients on linguistic matters as required

- Participating in the development of new and improved working processes

- Meet or exceed the productivity KPI

- Achieving the goals set by the Squad Lead

About Welocalize

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.

Welocalize's Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com

Requirements

Education & certifications

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages and related experience as translator and/or reviewer of 3+ years or equivalent work experience.

Languages

- Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

- Experienced as a translator in : Mobile Apps, Search Engines, IT Consumer products, Entertainment, Marketing, Software UI, Websites

- Excellent knowledge of terminology in the following subject matters: IT consumer products, social media, entertainment.

- Thorough understanding of the localization process.

- Good user experience of standard software, such as Windows and Office applications.

- Good user experience of standard CAT tools, e.g., XTM, SDL Studio, and issue tracking and query management tools, e.g. JIRA

- Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly.

- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent knowledge of terminology used in two or more subject matters.

- Ability to work with tight deadlines.

- Ability to give clear, concise, and constructive feedback.

- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and linguists

- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

- Ability and willingness to train/teach others and pass on knowledge.

- Ability, willingness, and experience in communicating positively with customers at various levels

- Ability to work within a virtual team

About Welocalize

Welocalize is a global leader in language services and localization technology, helping brands adapt their content, products, and AI models for international markets. With a workforce of over 500,000 linguists and subject matter experts worldwide, the company provides translation, transcreation, data annotation, and AI training services to clients across industries such as technology, life sciences, and media. Headquartered in Frederick, Maryland, USA, Welocalize operates globally with a strong focus on AI-driven localization solutions.

In Spain, Welocalize has a significant presence, offering numerous remote and hybrid roles for Spanish, Catalan, Basque, and Galician speakers. The company is a major employer for international professionals, particularly those with multilingual skills, as it frequently hires for AI training, quality evaluation, and localization projects. Work culture is remote-friendly and project-based, making it an attractive option for professionals seeking flexible work arrangements while contributing to cutting-edge AI and localization initiatives.

Industry: Localization Tech
Founded: 1997
Employees: 500,000+
Headquarters: Frederick, USA
Website: welocalize.com

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