Localization QA Tester / Proofreader at Welocalize

Austin, Texas, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
NoVisa
LocalizationIndustries

Requirements

  • Must be located in Austin, TX (100% onsite, no remote work)
  • W-2 employment (eligible for benefits based on hours worked)
  • Monday-Friday (set hours)
  • Must have a valid visa to work in the USA
  • Native-level fluency in respective language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation)
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken)
  • Experience working in translation
  • Background in Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Writing and/or Localization
  • Tech savvy, with experience testing web-based systems and applications on Mac OS X and iOS
  • Ability to prioritize linguistic issues and distinguish between a true must-fix and a nice-to-have
  • Experience working with test cases and test scripts
  • Experience with bug tracking systems
  • Ability to clearly articulate reproduction steps for a given issue and communicate critical information
  • Strong problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work with a very diverse team
  • Flexibility to work during non-business hours, weekends, and national/federal holidays
  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team ethic

Responsibilities

  • Proofreading and editing content already localized to native language
  • Catching errors in content such as grammar, typos, syntax, punctuation, capitalization, political incorrectness, inconsistencies, and extra spaces between words or characters
  • Occasionally translating content from English to native language
  • Checking UIs for functional issues
  • Using devices to test a wide range of internally and externally facing applications and tools
  • Conducting test cases
  • Identifying localization bugs
  • Reporting bugs via an internal bug tracking system
  • Verifying fixes once implemented

Skills

Proofreading
Copy Editing
Localization
Translation
UI Testing
Mac OS X
iOS Testing
Bug Tracking
Quality Assurance
Linguistic Testing

Welocalize

Provides AI-driven content localization services

About Welocalize

Welocalize assists businesses in enhancing customer engagement by providing localized content that meets the cultural and linguistic needs of different regions. Their AI-enabled Service Delivery Platform, OPAL, streamlines the translation and approval processes, allowing companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Unlike competitors, Welocalize leverages AI and automation to deliver services more effectively, resulting in better business outcomes for clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to connect with international customers through advanced localization solutions.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$33.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Competition from AI-driven tools like DeepL and Google Translate threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements may commoditize basic translation services, pressuring differentiation.
Economic uncertainties in key industries could reduce spending on localization services.

Differentiation

Welocalize's OPAL platform uses AI to streamline translation and content adaptation processes.
The company offers specialized linguistic validation services for clinical trials and healthcare.
Welocalize's TranslationRater™ plugin for ChatGPT enhances translation quality assessment capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven localization boosts Welocalize's market opportunities.
Rising interest in multilingual e-learning aligns with Welocalize's expertise.
Healthcare sector's AI integration offers new service expansion opportunities for Welocalize.

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