Welo Global

Vietnamese Linguist

Posted 5 Days Ago

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Hiring Remotely in Vietnam

Remote

Mid level

Artificial Intelligence • Machine Learning • Natural Language Processing • Professional Services

The Role

Performs Vietnamese translation, copy editing, linguistic review, and lead support for localization projects. Maintains glossaries, style guides, and work instructions; resolves terminology questions; coordinates with clients, freelancers, vendors, and internal teams; tests and trains linguists; supports process improvements; and meets productivity, quality, and delivery KPIs.

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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

Job Responsibilities:

This role involves managing translation and copy-editing tasks, ensuring high-quality linguistic deliverables for assigned projects or accounts. Responsibilities include coordinating with freelancers and agencies, maintaining language resources, resolving terminology queries, and collaborating with clients and internal teams to enhance workflow efficiency. Job Reference: #LI-JC1

The following is a non-exhaustive list of responsibilities and areas of ownership for this role:

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 instruction) 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 and external partners 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 KPIs in terms of productivity, on time delivery, quality
Achieving the goals set by the team manager

REQUIREMENTS

Education Level

University degree in Translation/Applied Languages/Linguistic Studies or equivalent combination of education and experience (University degree in other fields plus 2 years of full time experience in translation; OR 5 years of full time professional experience in translating)

Experience

Native fluency in TARGET language
Fluency in English, both written and spoken, in a variety of registers
4+ years of experience in translation/localization/editing or content writing
2+ years of review experience
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, 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

Skills Required

University degree in Translation, Applied Languages, Linguistic Studies, or equivalent education and experience
Native fluency in Vietnamese
Fluency in English, written and spoken, across various registers
At least 4 years of experience in translation, localization, editing, or content writing
At least 2 years of review experience
Thorough understanding of the localization process
Experience using Windows and Microsoft Office applications
Experience using CAT tools such as XTM or SDL Studio
Experience using issue-tracking and query-management tools such as JIRA
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of terminology in at least two subject matters
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Ability to provide clear, concise, and constructive feedback
Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and linguists
Problem-solving ability in situations with limited standardization
Ability and willingness to train or teach others
Experience and willingness to communicate positively with customers at various levels
Ability to work effectively within a virtual team
Ability to learn new localization tools and applications quickly