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Translation Systems Specialist

Edmond, OK ยท On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Become an expert in the translation management system by maintaining glossaries, effectively leveraging translation memory and machine translation, creating new projects, sharing tips and best ...

Become an expert in the translation management system by maintaining glossaries, effectively leveraging translation memory and machine translation, creating new projects, sharing tips and best ...

Staff Product Manager, Growth

  • Medical

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This role will work to take on Reddit's SEO efforts and support Machine Translation. You will work with an experienced engineering team to help Reddit thrive in the ever-changing search ecosystem.

Manager, Localization Technology

Cupertino, CA

$195K - $293K/yr

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  • Dental

  • Retirement

You will own the architecture, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable localization workflows - integrating translation management, machine translation, AI services, and enterprise ...

You will own the architecture, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable localization workflows - integrating translation management, machine translation, AI services, and enterprise ...

Chief Scientist - AI

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

  • Retirement

We're looking for talented individuals interested in: deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), machine translation, video analysis, computer vision, computational statistics, speech, images ...

Chief Scientist - AI

Palo Alto, CA ยท On-site

  • Retirement

We're looking for talented individuals interested in: deep learning, natural language processing (NLP), machine translation, video analysis, computer vision, computational statistics, speech, images ...

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How much do machine translation jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 20, 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?

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.

Do machine translation specialists make a lot of money?

Machine translation specialists typically earn competitive salaries that vary by experience, location, and industry. Professionals with skills in natural language processing, programming, and linguistic expertise tend to have higher earning potential, especially in tech-focused companies or research roles.

What does machine translation do?

Machine translation is a field within language technology where professionals develop algorithms and systems that automatically convert text or speech from one language to another. It involves working with natural language processing (NLP) tools, machine learning models, and linguistic data to improve translation accuracy and efficiency. Machine translation specialists often collaborate with linguists and software engineers to optimize translation quality for various applications.
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Infographic showing various Machine Translation job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 11% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 3% Nights. Highlights an 93% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,068 per year, or $20.2 per hour.

Translation Systems Specialist

Life.Church

Edmond, OK โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 21 days ago


Job description

The Systems Support Specialist at YouVersion plays a key role in managing translation efforts and supporting cross-functional collaboration to improve translation processes and procedures. This role oversees the end-to-end translation process by coordinating with internal teams, volunteers, and contractors to ensure timely and effective project delivery. Additionally, it involves facilitating communication across departments, developing support processes, and maintaining tools and documentation that enable teams to work more efficiently and respond to user needs. This role supports the team's direction, initiatives, and ministry efforts to achieve outcomes that further Life.Church's mission and reach people for Christ.
YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online.
We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That's why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day.
What You'll Do
  • Review translation requests, prep assignments for volunteers, and determine appropriate deadlines and resources to meet the needs of all internal clients (Marketing, Engineering, Product, Content, Partners, Support).
  • Plan and implement innovative communications, events, test projects, etc., to drive growth in volunteer team capacity
  • Become an expert in the translation management system by maintaining glossaries, effectively leveraging translation memory and machine translation, creating new projects, sharing tips and best practices with volunteers, and working with the translation management system support to address bugs and feature requests.
  • Maintain the translation request system and look for ways to improve all tools and processes used to meet the translation needs of each team at YouVersion.
  • Advocate for translation and the needs of our global community in cross-functional team meetings.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to improve the current Support tools.
  • Identify pain points in the Support process, including Support visibility and accessibility.
  • Track product roadmap and understand the app and web release cycles, updates, changes, etc.
  • Meet regularly with the YouVersion volunteer leaders to discuss volunteer needs.

Skills Needed to Succeed
  • Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to foster relationships and partnerships.
  • Capacity to quickly learn new technologies and programs.
  • Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems.
  • Maintain flexibility and initiate the creation of new processes and project strategies.
  • Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
  • High School Diploma or GED.
  • 1 -3 years of related work experience.

Benefits We Offer
  • Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
  • Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
  • Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
  • Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
  • Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
  • Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
  • Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
  • $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
  • Casual dress and work environment.
  • And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity
At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church.
While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn't mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page.
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