Linguist - German - Remote

About The Opportunity Are you a talented linguist with a love for language and cutting-edge technology? We want YOU to join our dynamic translation pool! We're on the lookout for experts across a range of exciting fields — including Life Sciences, IT, Marketing, Legal, Finance, – but don't let that limit you. Whatever your specialization, we'd love to hear from you!   What You’ll Deliver • Translate content between English and your native language while preserving cultural nuance and clarity. • Edit and refine language content for accuracy, tone, and contextual relevance across digital platforms. • Apply current language standards, usage trends, and best practices to all deliverables. • Evaluate and provide structured feedback to improve language model quality. • Collaborate with Production and cross-functional teams to localize content for your language-speaking markets. • Support content development, localization, and quality assurance for digital tools and applications. • If transcreation is required, the text should be creatively adapted beyond the source to ensure it reads naturally in the target language.   Qualifications • Native-level proficiency in the target language(s) • A graduate qualification in translation, linguistics, or language studies, OR • A graduate qualification in another field plus 2 years of full-time professional translation experience, OR • 5 years of full-time professional translation experience. • The ability to follow terminology and reference materials precisely   Why Collaborate with Lilt? • Your schedule, your rules. As an independent contractor, work when you want, as much or as little as you want. No fixed hours, no check-ins, no micromanaging. • Get paid quickly and fairly. We respect your time and your expertise. Competitive rates, prompt payments, no chasing invoices. • Work on projects that actually matter . Contribute to cutting-edge AI and language technology that is shaping how humans and machines communicate. • Be part of something bigger. Join a global community of linguists, subject matter experts, and language professionals who are advancing human knowledge together. • Grow without limits. As a Lilt contractor you get access to diverse, innovative projects that expand your portfolio and sharpen your skills across industries and domains. • Have fun doing what you love. Bring your language skills to life on projects that are as interesting as they are impactful. What to Consider Before Applying • Not ideal as a full time job or primary income source. Work availability fluctuates with project demand, making this better suited as a supplemental income stream. As a 1099 contractor, you won't receive benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, or retirement contributions, and hours are not guaranteed. • Requires reliable availability and commitment. Once you accept a task, we expect quality work and on-time delivery. Most tasks require a minimum of 2 hours per day or 10 hours per week. If your schedule is unpredictable, this may not be the right fit. • Geographic restrictions may apply. We cannot engage contractors in regions subject to international embargo or sanctions. As a 1099 contractor, you are solely responsible for your own tax obligations. We recommend consulting a tax professional before engaging. How to join our expert community Step 1: Submit your application, including an updated copy of your CV in English. Step 2: If a test is required, you will be asked to take a test in specific domains you specialise in. Step 3: Once you are selected to join our translation team and you have passed the test, we'll guide you through the remaining onboarding steps — completing an application form, getting you set up for payments, and welcoming you into our comm