Acclaro
via Workable
Language Lead - English to Traditional Chinese (Taiwan-based, Remote)
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 7h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 41d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-08-05). Last seen at its source just now.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Taiwan
The description agrees: it names Taiwan.
What the ad says
…must be residing in Taiwan Responsibilities Define, implement, and maintain rigorous quality standards for all English to Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) localization streams…
Skills named in the ad
Recognised terms only, from a fixed vocabulary — this is what CV matching compares against.
Carried by 1 source
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workable employer's own board first seen 10d ago · last seen just now
The listing
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.
Are you a senior localization professional in Taiwan with a flawless command of the tech domain and a proven track record of steering complex linguistic projects to success? We are seeking an experienced Language Lead (English to Traditional Chinese - zh-TW) to champion linguistic quality, govern terminology assets, and lead a distributed team of freelance translators for our premier IT and software localization pipelines.
In this strategic role, you will act as the bridge between global project management teams and local linguistic resources. You will own the quality of the Traditional Chinese output for high-profile technology brands, ensuring all software UI, documentation, and digital assets are perfectly tailored to the Taiwanese market.
Position Overview
- Language Pair: English to Chinese (Traditional)
- Domain: IT, SaaS, Cloud Computing, Enterprise Software and Tech Localization
- Role: Language Lead
- Employment type: Freelance / Independent Contractor Partnership
- Location Restrictions: Remote, must be residing in Taiwan
Responsibilities
- Define, implement, and maintain rigorous quality standards for all English to Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) localization streams. Audit deliverables and manage the linguistic feedback loop.
- Author, update, and manage localized style guides, comprehensive IT glossaries, and Translation Memories (TMs) to enforce domain-specific consistency.
- Lead, mentor, and coordinate a remote team of freelance translators, editors, and LQA testers. Provide actionable linguistic feedback, onboarding training, and query resolution.
- Partner closely with global Project Managers, Engineering teams, and client stakeholders to optimize localization workflows, mitigate risks, and troubleshoot complex technical or linguistic challenges.
- Monitor, analyze, and report on resource performance, linguistic quality metrics, and project delivery timelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Translation, Linguistics, or a related field.
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT/Software localization, with at least 2+ years acting in a Language Lead or LQA Specialist capacity.
- Native fluency in Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) with an impeccable, professional command of source English. A deep sensitivity to local tech terminology vs. regional variants is mandatory.
- Must be currently living and working in Taiwan with an established, reliable remote setup.
- Deep proficiency in advanced translation management systems and CAT tools (e.g., Trados Studio, Phrase, memoQ) alongside automated Quality Assurance tools (e.g., Xbench).
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and conflict-resolution skills, with a demonstrated ability to manage concurrent pipelines and tight release schedules.
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.