COMPUTATIONAL LINGUIST

Boston, MA

 

Employer: Bowne Global Solutions R&D, Machine Translation Software Development Group 

 

Bowne Global Solutions, the leading provider of outsourced globalization solutions, has three
immediate openings in its R&D division in Boston, MA for the following full-time positions: 

 

Computational Linguist French

Computational Linguist German

Computational Linguist Portuguese

 

Responsibilities include:

 

* Creation, maintenance, and augmentation of machine-readable dictionaries.

* Creation, maintenance, and augmentation of grammar rules and parsing algorithms.

* Linguistic evaluation and analysis of machine translation output.

* Development and maintenance of tools for automation/support of linguistic tasks.

* Technical evaluation, specification, development, and support tasks for new MT/NLP
algorithms, components, and interfaces.

* Preparation of functional and performance test plans for the linguistic and functional
components of products.

* Documentation of linguistic software components.

* Training of staff to support the use of the company's natural-language products. 
Preparation of training sessions.

 

Required Skills:

 

Has the ability to complete assignments on time and with high quality. Understands and
supports the product development process. Knowledgeable on the interaction of linguistic data
with software products. Usually works as a member of a project team with supervision, but
should be capable of performing tasks of appropriate scope and complexity as an individual.

 

* Minimum of B.A. in Computational Linguistics or equivalent plus 2 years of experience in
the NLP industry, or M.A. in Computational Linguistics or equivalent.

* Proficiency in at least one data manipulation language (Perl preferred)

* Fluency in English

* Native or near-native knowledge of French/German/Portuguese

 

Desired Skills

 

* Good working knowledge of at least one programming language (C, C++, C# preferred)

* Good working knowledge of SQL and Visual Basic or other relevant data 
manipulation/programming languages.

* Knowledge of Spanish

 

Others:

 

* Some travel may be required.

 

 

Bowne Global Solutions offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. BGS is an
EEO/AA employer m/f/d/v. Only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for an
interview.

 

Please send cover letter and resume to:

 

Bowne Global Solutions, Inc.

Attn: Michael Wiesner, Director of Engineering

15 Court Street, Suite 1100

Boston, MA 02108

E-mail: michael.wiesner@bowneglobal.com

www.bowneglobal.com

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