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Reporting directly to the Machine Translation team manager, your primary responsibilities will include: Test the new features on our internal MT management tool and report back the testing results ...

The Apple Machine Translation team is building groundbreaking technology that enables connecting people across language barriers. We are looking for an experienced Quality Engineer/SDET to own the ...

This role focuses on developing neural machine translation models optimized for low-resource and specialized languages, improving post-editing workflows, and integrating AI seamlessly with linguist ...

$34K - $44K/yr

Lead R&D and QA initiatives for our English-to-Dutch machine translation engine, vetting data strategy results and performing daily output audits. * Define and implement correction policies to ensure ...

Support activities that rely on Computer Assisted Technology (CAT) tools, post-edited machine-translation, adaptive machine translation, speech-to-text, including Human Language Technology (HLT ...

Expert Level Translators

Reston, VA · On-site

$45K - $59K/yr

... translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing • Post-edit Machine Translations for ...

ENTRY LEVEL TRANSLATORS-MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

Reston, VA · On-site

$45K - $59K/yr

... translation methodology to translate a wide variety of complex texts that contain difficult, abstract, idiomatic, highly technical, and colloquial writing • Post-edit Machine Translations for ...

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How much do machine translation jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for machine translation in the United States is $20.23, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.79 and $23.08 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Machine Translation job?

A Machine Translation job involves developing, improving, or managing automated translation systems that convert text from one language to another. Professionals in this field work with neural machine translation models, linguistic data, and AI algorithms to enhance translation accuracy. They may also evaluate and post-edit machine-generated translations to ensure quality. Skills in computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), and language expertise are often required for this role.

What are the typical responsibilities and daily tasks of someone working in Machine Translation?

Professionals in Machine Translation are commonly responsible for developing, testing, and refining automated translation models and algorithms. On a daily basis, you might work on curating and preprocessing language data, evaluating the performance of translation engines, and implementing improvements based on linguistic analysis and user feedback. Collaboration is frequent with software engineers, data scientists, and linguists to ensure the models are both technically proficient and linguistically accurate. Additionally, you may participate in research to stay updated on emerging techniques, contributing to continuous advancements in translation quality and efficiency.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Machine Translation position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Machine Translation, you need a strong background in computational linguistics, natural language processing (NLP), machine learning, and fluency in multiple languages, typically supported by a relevant degree or research experience. Familiarity with tools like TensorFlow, PyTorch, translation memory software, and experience with neural machine translation systems are highly valued. Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration are essential soft skills for this role. These skills are crucial for developing accurate translation models, overcoming linguistic challenges, and working effectively within cross-functional teams.

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Infographic showing various Machine Translation job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 84% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 2% Nights. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,068 per year, or $20.2 per hour.
Software Engineer (Machine Translation)TS/SCI with Poly)

Software Engineer (Machine Translation)TS/SCI with Poly)

Solerity

Fort George G Meade, MD • On-site

$170K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

Description:

Take the next step in your career with Solerity. As a recognized leader in providing Information Technology, Engineering Services, Program Management, and Consulting Services to the U.S. Federal Government and Intelligence Community, we deliver innovative, mission-focused solutions supporting some of the nation’s most critical Signals Intelligence (SIGINT) and cybersecurity missions.


Solerity is seeking a Machine Translation to support advanced research, development, and prototyping of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning solutions. This role focuses on machine translation technologies, large-scale data processing, and applied AI research to support SIGINT exploitation and cybersecurity analytics.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in modern machine learning approaches, particularly transformer-based architectures, and will contribute to the development, evaluation, and enhancement of machine translation systems and AI-driven processing pipelines.


Responsibilities Include:
  • Investigate, analyze, and develop AI and machine learning solutions supporting SIGINT and cybersecurity data exploitation.
  • Design, build, and evaluate research prototypes for machine translation and NLP-based applications.
  • Work with large and complex datasets to develop scalable AI-driven analytical solutions.
  • Apply advanced research and development techniques to solve complex AI/ML technical challenges.
  • Contribute to the design and implementation of machine translation pipelines and text processing systems.
  • Evaluate emerging tools, models, and techniques in machine translation and natural language processing.
  • Analyze and improve encoder/decoder transformer architectures and related AI systems.
  • Develop and optimize AI/ML workflows and processing pipelines for performance and accuracy.
  • Support integration and deployment of AI solutions within secure operational environments.
  • Build and maintain containerized applications using Docker for model deployment and testing.
  • Collaborate with senior researchers and engineers to refine AI methodologies and solutions.
  • Propose enhancements to machine translation systems and end-to-end data processing flows.
  • Document research findings, methodologies, and technical implementations.
  • Additional duties may be assigned.
REQUIREMENTS YOU BRING:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, or other STEM field.
  • 11+ years of relevant experience in AI, machine learning, data science, or related technical disciplines.
  • Active TS/SCI with Full Scope Polygraph (FSP) clearance required.
  • Strong experience working in research and development environments.
  • Hands-on experience with machine learning and machine translation technologies.
  • Solid understanding of encoder-decoder transformer architectures.
  • Experience with modern text processing pipelines and natural language processing systems.
  • Understanding of text embeddings and vector-based representations.
  • Knowledge of differences between transformer-based MT systems (e.g., Marian) and large language models.
  • Ability to evaluate and compare machine translation architectures and approaches.
  • Experience developing AI/ML solutions using Python and C/C++.
  • Experience with Docker for containerized development and deployment.
  • Ability to propose and implement improvements to AI/ML systems and workflows.
HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Experience working in Intelligence Community or SIGINT-focused environments.
  • Strong research background in machine translation or natural language processing.
  • Experience developing or fine-tuning transformer-based AI models.
  • Experience with distributed computing or large-scale model training environments.
  • Strong ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Experience evaluating emerging AI/ML tools and technologies in production or research settings.
WORK LOCATION
  • Emerson III facility
  • Telework eligible (up to 50% depending on mission requirements)
TRAVEL
  • Minimal travel anticipated based on mission requirements
Requirements:

BENEFITS YOU'LL ENJOY:

1. Medical, dental and vision coverage

2. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care

3. Flexible work schedule to include onsite, hybrid or remote, as dictated by position

4. 401(k) and company-funded life insurance

5. Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

6. Tuition and training assistance

7. Financial rewards for employee referrals.

8. Pet insurance

9. Employee discount program


EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Solerity is committed to the range of perspectives we bring to the marketplace by being an employer dedicated to hiring a highly qualified team of professionals, providing world class services and products aimed at exceeding our customer’s expectations. Solerity is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Solerity is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.


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