Freelance German Linguist - IT & Software Project

Freelance German Linguist - IT & Software Project

Acclaro is currently recruiting 2 experienced Freelance German MTPE Linguists, English to German, to support ongoing international IT and software localization assignments.

This paid, remote freelance opportunity is ideal for language professionals with native-level written proficiency in German and experience in machine translation post-editing, translation, or linguistic review. You will help ensure that localized software and technology content is accurate, fluent, consistent, natural, and appropriate for German-speaking users.

If you combine strong German writing skills with IT or software localization experience and enjoy working with translation technology, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Position Overview

• Language pair: English to German
• Specialization: IT, software, SaaS, cloud computing, and technology content
• Experience: At least 3 years of relevant professional localization experience
• Contract type: Freelance / Independent Contractor
• Engagement type: Paid, project-based freelance assignments
• Location: 100% remote

Responsibilities

As a Freelance German MTPE Linguist, you will:

• Post-edit machine-translated IT, software, SaaS, cloud, and technology content from English into German.
• Translate content from English into German when human translation is required.
• Review localized content for linguistic accuracy, fluency, terminology, consistency, naturalness, style, and completeness.
• Apply client-specific terminology, style guides, translation memories, reference materials, and quality requirements.
• Identify and resolve linguistic issues while preserving the meaning, intent, and technical accuracy of the source content.
• Collaborate with Acclaro’s Project Management and linguistic teams and complete accepted assignments within agreed deadlines.

Requirements

• Native-level proficiency in German.

• Full professional proficiency in English, including the ability to understand technical source content.
• At least 3 years of professional experience in translation, localization, machine translation post-editing, editing, or linguistic review.
• Demonstrated experience with IT, software, SaaS, cloud computing, or related technology content.
• Excellent knowledge of German grammar, spelling, punctuation, style, and terminology.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to maintain consistency across large volumes of content.
• Experience following client glossaries, style guides, translation memories, and project-specific instructions.
• The ability to work independently, communicate proactively, and meet agreed deadlines.
• Familiarity with CAT tools and professional localization workflows.

Benefits

• Flexible Remote Work: Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines. 

• Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments. 

• Cutting-Edge Tech: Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content. 

• Elite Projects: Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily. 

About Acclaro

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and mean something to them. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest brands and fastest-growing global companies, our mission is to harness the powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge technology. We focus on putting brands into the heads, hearts, and hands of people everywhere.

Our AI-powered business management and language platform ensures a faster time to market with measurable results, while our global team of language, country, and technology experts crafts localization strategies that empower our customers to succeed in any market.