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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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