Linguist - Somali - UI Technical / Marketing - Remote

The role

Linguists will adapt software interfaces, support documentation, and marketing campaigns for Somali speakers. The role involves localizing product and e-commerce listings while maintaining brand integrity.

What you will do

• Adapt complex software interfaces and support documentation.
• Transform global marketing campaigns and brand voices.
• Localize product and UI listings using regional naming logic and formatting standards.
• Uphold quality benchmarks for audience-centric content.
• Coordinate with production and quality leads to execute projects on schedule.

Required qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in Somali.
• A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR a graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR 5 years of ful
• The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely.
• Proven professional experience in translation and localization within marketing, UI/software, or e-commerce content.

Nice to have

• Experience with app or platform localization (mobile UI, social media, or web content)

Benefits

• Work when you want, as much or as little as you want.
• Competitive rates.
• Prompt payments.
• Access to diverse, innovative projects.

Before you apply

• Not ideal as a full-time job or primary income source.
• Work availability fluctuates with project demand.
• As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions.
• Hours are not guaranteed.
• We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions.

About the company

LILT delivers multilingual AI and human-verified services to Enterprises, Governments, and AI Developers around the world. Their mission is to make the world's information available to everyone, no matter the language they speak.