Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and mean something to them. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest brands and fastest-growing global companies, our mission is to harness the powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge technology. We focus on putting brands into the heads, hearts, and hands of people everywhere. Our AI-powered business management and language platform ensures a faster time to market with measurable results, while our global team of language, country, and technology experts crafts localization strategies that empower our customers to succeed in any market.
We are seeking native Amharic speakers with strong English comprehension to join our global linguistic community as Freelance Linguistic Testers. No prior testing experience is required—we provide full training! If you own a modern Mac and have a sharp eye for detail, this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge IT and AI projects.
Position Overview- Language Pair: English to Amharic
- Domain: Information Technology, Software, and AI Content
- Experience: No previous linguistic testing experience required. Training and guidelines will be provided.
- Hardware Requirement: Must own a Mac device with an M-series chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer). Note: This is an absolute technical requirement for our secure testing environment.
As an Amharic Linguistic Tester, you will:
- Perform Linguistic QA: Review and refine AI-generated and localized Amharic content to ensure natural flow and cultural accuracy.
- Software & UI Testing: Navigate applications to identify layout issues, truncated text, and functional bugs in the Amharic interface.
- Bug Reporting: Document and report linguistic and technical errors clearly in English using our testing guidelines.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following technical, linguistic, and professional criteria:
- Linguistic Proficiency: Native-level fluency in written and spoken Amharic, paired with professional-level English comprehension and written communication skills.
- Hardware Specification (Mandatory): Active access to a Mac computer equipped with an Apple Silicon M-series chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer).
- Cultural Competency: A strong, intuitive grasp of modern Ethiopian cultural nuances, localized language trends, and regional idiomatic expressions.
- Technical Aptitude: Comfort navigating new software interfaces, adhering to detailed testing guidelines, and reporting technical/linguistic bugs clearly in English.
- Work Environment: A reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for remote, independent contract work.
- Attention to Quality: Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to consistently identify minor grammatical, formatting, and user-interface (UI) errors.
- Professional Experience: No prior experience in linguistic testing or translation is required; however, candidates must be willing and able to complete the mandatory onboarding training.
Benefits
- Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines.
- Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments.
- Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content.
- Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily.
Skills Required
- Native-level fluency in written and spoken Amharic and professional-level English comprehension and writing
- Active access to a Mac computer with an Apple Silicon M-series chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer)
- Strong understanding of modern Ethiopian cultural nuances, idioms, and localized language trends
- Comfort navigating new software interfaces, following detailed testing guidelines, and reporting bugs in English
- Reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated remote workspace
- Exceptional attention to detail for identifying grammatical, formatting, and UI errors
- Willingness and ability to complete mandatory onboarding training
What We Do
Acclaro provides strategic translation and localization services, combining cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence and succeed across cultures.
