Russian Linguist Platform Developer

Our client is America's favorite entertainment and interactive media company seeking an candidate who is able to read, write, and speak Russian fluently. The RUSSIAN LINGUIST in this contract position will participate in language research and development, particularly related to language data processing with the intent of providing maximum expressivity while maintaining safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Execute large scale language data review and annotation.
- Provide linguistic resources such as grammars and lexica.
- Review vocabulary lexical and phonological properties and template structure for optimal product performance.
- Assist with quality testing of annotations, templates, other data, and provide feedback.

QUALIFICATIONS

- College degree in language, linguistics, ESL/TESOL/TESL, or teaching highly preferred
- Translation, interpretation, or transcription experience may be useful, but please note that this is NOT a translation/interpretation position
- Expert knowledge of Russian, formal grammar as well as current language trends (slang, idiomatic expressions) and pop culture
- Knowledge of grammar critical: must know major parts of speech and be familiar with the nuances of the language
- Ability to understand the Russian standard dialect as well as regional varieties
- Ability to recognize innuendo, double entendre, and other language nuances
- Expert knowledge of cultures associated with Russian
- Strong background in Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Syntax and Semantics
- Possess technical automated information system skills, such as word processing and data entry, to be used in conjunction with written/oral reports, the ability to use language software programs, and the ability to participate in large scale language data processing
- Ability to quickly scan and process a large amount of material in a target language for critical and essential elements of information
- Attention to detail and ability to closely follow instructions
- Solid research skills
- NO sponsorship of H1B visas at this time

PREFERRED

- Experience in linguistic annotation
- Exposure to child language acquisition processes
- Knowledge of grammar formalisms
- Experience participating in and moderating online communities
- Familiarity with the standards of language safety for online chat
- Knowledge of general social networking and web services (eg Twitter, Facebook, chat rooms, wikis, Habbo, Urban dictionary)

This contract opportunity is expected to be 9 months in duration.