LINGUIST List 23.273 Sun Jan 15 2012 Jobs: Italian; Machine Translation: Lexicographer, eBay Inc Editor for this issue: Christy Bird <christylinguistlist.org> The LINGUIST List strongly encourages employers to engage in non-discriminatory hiring practices. We urge employers not to discriminate on the grounds of race, ethnicity, nationality, disability, age, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. However, we have no means of enforcing these standards. Job seekers should pay special attention to language in ads regarding employment requirements and are encouraged to consult our international employment page at http://linguistlist.org/jobs/jobnet.html. This page has been set up so that people can report on the employment standards of various countries. To post to LINGUIST, use our convenient web form at http://linguistlist.org/posttolinguist.cfm Directory         1.     Nelson Ng , Italian; Lexicography; Machine Translation: Lexicographer, eBay Inc, CA, USA Message 1: Italian; Lexicography; Machine Translation: Lexicographer, eBay Inc, CA, USA Date: 15-Jan-2012 From: Nelson Ng <nngebay.com> Subject: Italian; Lexicography; Machine Translation: Lexicographer, eBay Inc, CA, USA E-mail this message to a friend University or Organization: eBay Inc Department: Platform Product Management Job Location: California, USA Web Address: http://www.ebay.com Job Rank: Lexicographer Specialty Areas: Lexicography; Machine Translation Required Language(s): Italian (ita) Description: Lexicographer Required Language(s): Italian Summary: Encode Italian terminology into Machine Translation(MT) system dictionaries. Analyze MT output for quality improvement. Essential duties and responsibilities under the direction of a Project Manager or a Senior Lexicographer include the following: - Encode foreign language terminology according to specific conventions - Keep track of dictionary improvements - Analyze and correct dictionary errors - Compile data from foreign language text for determining the correct function and/ or meaning of terms - Test and document the results of output of trained MT engines - Assist in a variety of linguistic research related tasks - Review human post edited output to generate high quality of training corpus for MT engines - Help to conduct MT usability test with Italian users and summarize the feedback and test results Qualification Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Local residents need only apply; this is not a telecommuting position. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Education and/or Experience: BS/BA degree in related field required or equivalent professional work related experience. 5+ years related professional experience. Language Skills: - Native speaker of Italian - Fluent spoken and written English - Ability to identify parts of speech in English and Italian sentences - Ability to understand and translate into English 100% of the sentences found in a major Italian newspaper Other Skills and Abilities: - General computer literacy (experience with Linux a plus) - Ability to organize work in order to meet schedules - Ability to follow instructions and cooperate in a team effort NB: This is a contracting position. The position is onsite in San Jose, California. Application Deadline: 15-Jul-2012 (Open until filled) Email Address for Applications: nngebay.com Contact Information: Nelson Ng Email: nngebay.com Read more issues|LINGUIST home page|Top of issue Page Updated: 15-Jan-2012       About LINGUIST    |   Contact Us       While the LINGUIST List makes every effort to ensure the linguistic relevance of sites listed on its pages, it cannot vouch for their contents.