Lilt

French Language Lead linguist needed

Job Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Description

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About LILT

LILT was founded by Spence and John, who met at Google working on Google Translate and saw the need for better AI-powered translation in the enterprise. Since 2015, LILT has focused on building cutting-edge language technology, investing early in Large Language Models to improve translation quality and meet the demands of global organizations.

Today, LILT’s Contextual AI Engine, Connector APIs, and Human Adaptive Feedback deliver accurate, nuanced translation across text, video, and speech in 100+ languages. Integrated with 100+ business systems, LILT helps enterprises scale global growth and deliver seamless multilingual experiences. We are trusted by Intel Corporation, Canva, the United States Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global Enterprises. LILT is backed by visionary investors including Intel Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Redpoint.

We're seeking a linguist with native-level fluency in French and prior experience as a Language Lead or in a similar role to take on the position of Language Lead for one of our major accounts.

Lilt is a San Francisco and Berlin-based LSP with a translator-focused business model. We're building a community of the world's best translators around fast and fair payment, consistent work, and innovative neural MT technology.

LILT AI was recently named one of the Top 100 Software Companies in 2025!

We’re honored to be recognized by The Software Report as one of the most impactful software companies in the world, ranking #52 on their Top 100 list. LILT is more than a translation solution—it’s a strategic multiplier for global growth, enabling enterprises to unlock new markets, accelerate go-to-market strategies, and deliver seamless multilingual experiences at scale. We empower enterprises to create, translate, and summarize content across text, video, and speech in over 100 languages—all seamlessly integrated with 100+ business systems. Proud to be trusted by brands like Intel Corporation, Canva, the United States Department of Defense, the United States Air Force, ASICS, and hundreds of global Enterprises. LILT is backed by visionary investors including Intel Capital, Sequoia Capital, and Redpoint.

This is a remote, freelance position.

The Language Lead responsibilities include:

  • Review translations and perform Language Quality Evaluations for customer jobs

  • Receive and implement feedback from customer

  • Create summary of trending issues and share with linguistic team

  • Meet with linguistic team or customer reviewer to discuss

    quality trends and process improvement

  • Review tests and the first projects of all newly onboarded

    linguists

  • Respond to language-specific queries

  • Triage linguist queries to determine if questions require

    customer responses.

  • Identify terms that need to be added or modified in the

    glossary.

Requirements:

  • Linguists with native speaker fluency only

  • Minimum 2 years translation experience

  • Linguistic degree (preferred)

  • Previous experience in similar roles

Benefits of becoming a Lilt freelance linguist:

  • Free access to our top-notch NMT technology + training on the system and support!

  • Rapid payments made via Payoneer; no more invoicing!

  • Become a part of the Lilt Translator Community

If interested, please submit your application including an English copy of your CV/Resume.

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Information collected and processed as part of your application process, including any job applications you choose to submit, is subject to LILT's Privacy Policy at https://lilt.com/legal/privacy.

At LILT, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent hiring process. As part of our recruitment efforts, we may use artificial intelligence (AI) and automated tools to assist in the evaluation of applications, including résumé screening, assessment scoring, and interview analysis. These tools are designed to support human decision-making and help us identify qualified candidates efficiently and objectively. All final hiring decisions are made by people. If you have any concerns, require accommodations, or would like to opt-out of the use of AI in our hiring process, please let us know at recruiting@lilt.com.

LILT is an equal opportunity employer. We extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to an individual’s race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic characteristics, veteran or marital status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. We are committed to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all discriminatory practices.

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