Computational Linguist

Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain
Lionbridge is looking forComputational Linguistto work as a part of an international team.

An ideal candidate has experience and passion for working with language data and developing natural language processing code specific to the native language. Other possible tasks are related to automating and integrating workflow from diverse systems, machine learning, big data consumption and speech synthesis.

Required skills:

- B.S/MSc in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related fields or

- Degree in Computational linguistics

- Native language:Russian or Spanish (Mexico)

- Excellent knowledge of structural aspects of the language (syntax, semantics, phonology, phonetics)

- Strong linguistic comprehension

- Up-to-date exposure to popular native culture and the ability to use that knowledge to inform data analysis

- Previous experience working with language data (e.g. research, analysis, translation, review)

- NLP experience

- Proved experience with Java, Perl and shell scripting

- Experience using OS X or iOS software is a plus

- Good organizational and analytical skills

- Excellent English skills, other language skills are a plus

- Strong communication skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage priorities

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time
JOB DURATION: 6 months
START DATE: ASAP