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Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator

Austin, TX · Remote

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

This is a part-time, remote, independent contractor position ideal for experienced interpreters ... technical issues. Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy ...

Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$21.75 - $28.75/hr

This is a part-time, remote, independent contractor position ideal for experienced interpreters ... technical issues. Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy ...

This is a part-time, remote, independent contractor position ideal for experienced interpreters ... technical issues. Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy ...

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This is a part-time, remote, independent contractor position ideal for experienced interpreters ... technical issues. * Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy ...

Senior Technical Writer (Remote)

Portage, MI · On-site +1

$86K - $132K/yr

Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Stryker is hiring a Senior Technical Writer to join our Technical ... Understanding of translation workflows and global documentation standards for regulatory compliance

Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Stryker is hiring a Senior Technical Writer to join our Technical ... Understanding of translation workflows and global documentation standards for regulatory compliance

Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Stryker is hiring a Senior Technical Writer to join our Technical ... Understanding of translation workflows and global documentation standards for regulatory compliance

Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Stryker is hiring a Senior Technical Writer to join our Technical ... Understanding of translation workflows and global documentation standards for regulatory compliance

Remote or Hybrid or Onsite Stryker is hiring a Senior Technical Writer to join our Technical ... Understanding of translation workflows and global documentation standards for regulatory compliance

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How much do remote technical translator jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote technical translator in the United States is $57,500.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56,000.00 and $59,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Technical Translator vs Remote Localization Specialist?

AspectRemote Technical TranslatorRemote Localization Specialist
CredentialsTranslation certifications, technical language expertiseTranslation certifications, cultural adaptation skills
Work EnvironmentHome office, freelance or company-basedHome office, often within localization teams
Industry UsageTechnical manuals, user guides, software documentationWebsite content, software, multimedia localization

Remote Technical Translators focus on translating technical documents with specialized terminology, while Remote Localization Specialists handle adapting content for different cultures and markets. Both roles require language skills and technical knowledge, but their primary tasks differ. Understanding these distinctions helps employers and professionals choose the right role for their skills and project needs.

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Infographic showing various Remote Technical Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 89% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 3% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,500 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Freelance English to Japanese Translator

Cactus Communications Services Pte. Ltd.

Avenel, NJ • Remote

$22.50 - $29.50/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 21 days ago


Job description

Job Description

Editage, the flagship brand of CACTUS, provides translation services to help ESL (English-as-a-second-language) researchers communicate their science to the global scientific community.

We are looking for translators to work on academic manuscripts written in Japanese/English. To qualify, you must have technical expertise in your field. Experience working in a foreign-language setting will be preferred. Essentially, your work will involve translating an academic research paper from Japanese/English to native English or vice versa.


Responsibilities

  • Accurately convey the meaning of the source text
  • Research legal, technical, and scientific phraseology to find the most appropriate terms
  • Produce a grammatically correct final version

Qualifications and Prerequisites

  • Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:
    1. A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
    2. A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
    3. Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation

Benefits of this Role

  • Flexibility to determine your own schedule and work hours
  • Work from anywhere! You will gain access to a list of projects and be able to preview the files before you decide to accept each project
  • There is no minimum commitment required

Additional Information

If you were associated with us in a similar role in the past, please contact us at freelancetranslator@cactusglobal.com before you apply/register.


About CACTUS


Established in 2002, Cactus Communications (cactusglobal.com) is a leading technology company that specializes in expert services and AI-driven products which improve how research gets funded, published, communicated, and discovered. Its flagship brand Editage offers a comprehensive suite of researcher solutions, including expert services and cutting-edge AI products like Mind the Graph, Paperpal, and R Discovery. With offices in Princeton, London, Singapore, Beijing, Shanghai, Seoul, Tokyo, and Mumbai and a global workforce of over 3,000 experts, CACTUS is a pioneer in workplace best practices and has been consistently recognized as a great place to work.


Awards and Recognition

  • Employers of the Future, 2024
  • Excellence in Employer Branding (Gold), 2024
  • ISO 17100 certification for translation services, 2024
  • Future of Workplace Disruptor, 2023
  • Top 100 Companies for Remote Jobs (Ranked #14), 2023
  • Three-star “Eruboshi” certification, 2023
  • India’s Best Workplaces™ for Women (Top 100), 2022
  • Quartz’s Best Companies for Remote Workers, 2022
  • HR Asia’s Best Companies to Work for in Asia, 2021
Qualifications:
  • Applicants must meet any one of the following criteria:
    1. A degree in Translation or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution
    2. A graduate (or higher) degree in any other field from a recognized institution of higher education plus two years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
    3. Five years of comprehensive professional experience in translation
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