Localization Editor - Brazilian Portuguese

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Amazon is seeking a Brazilian Portuguese Localization Editor to join our Amazon Devices Software Editorial team. We are responsible for editing and localizing software and documentation across multiple Amazon Devices, including Alexa, Fire TV, Kindle E-Reader and Fire Tablet. In this role, you will work closely with other editors, program managers, localization and quality assurance engineers to deliver a best-in-class product experience to our Brazilian Portuguese-speaking customers.

In this Seattle-based position, you will:
· Own Brazilian Portuguese linguistic quality for the group’s products and services
· Drive the development of style guides and translation memories, lead terminology discussions with internal stakeholders and give direction to our external vendors
· Work with localization program managers, localization vendors, quality assurance engineers and tool development teams to ensure expected linguistic quality and launch criteria are met
· Engage with corporate and partner teams in country to understand and address Brazilian Portuguese localization issues
· Plan, monitor and implement changes to ensure all linguistic quality assurance tasks are completed

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree in translation
· Ability to conceptualize and execute projects, with strong bias for action and ability to prio
· Experience working in an editorial team supporting multiple languages

Desired profile

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

· Native fluency in Brazilian Portuguese
· Bachelor’s degree in translation, linguistics or technical communications with a focus on Brazilian Portuguese, or a related field plus more than two years’ experience in the proposed job or related occupation
· Brazilian Portuguese software localization, translation, or writing/editing experience
· Technical experience with localization and terminology platforms and tools such as Alchemy Catalyst, memoQ/QTerm, SDL Studio/MultiTerm or Passolo
· Excellent oral and written communication skills