AI and Machine Translation Specialist

Description

\*Temporary 3–6 month contract with the potential to transition into a full-time role\*

About the Company

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include co-dev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc.

About the Role

To deploy the right AI and Machine Translation models according to company requirements. The AI and Machine Translation specialist will help maintain and retrain the NMT and AI models as well as help design the workflows and processes to integrate MT into the wider SIDE environment. The AI and Machine Translation specialist will develop a quality control process to ensure MT output quality is maximised.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise all the operations involved in the smooth and successful running of machine translation models.
• Managing assessments of MT and AI translation output quality
• Expanding company's offering in the machine translation area
• Advising internal teams on adopting machine translation as part of their process
• Advising clients on adopting machine translation as part of the localisation strategy
• Managing incoming technology development requests from all departments with relation to MT/AI connectivity and workflows.
• Consult with clients and internal stakeholders to help develop and implement APIs to enable to deployment of MT within SIDE.
• Creating training material and training linguists on post-editing machine translation
• Create internal documentation to explain the uses and advantages of MT and AI translation
• Collaborate with PMs on the correct deployment of models and on the evaluation of suitability for MT and AI.
• Establish a clear communication workflow with customers and stakeholders to keep them updated on progress and make them aware of any potential risks.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting documentation and ensure that all records are up to date according to the requirements and agreed budgets.

Other

• Adhere to company Security, Confidentiality and Health and Safety procedures and ensure the compliance of the team.
• Adhere to the company IT and HR procedures and ensure the compliance of the team.
• Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure that own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organisation.

Requirements

• Translation or language-related BA studies or other European equivalents.
• At least five years’ experience in the translation industry (video games specific experience welcome).
• At least two years’ experience working with MT engines or AI models, including experience in deployment and training.
• Excellent knowledge of business software applications (e.g. Microsoft Office).
• Good knowledge of CAT tools. Knowledge of Plunet is a plus.
• Clear and effective communication skills (verbal and written).
• Demonstrates proactivity.
• Ability to develop new ways to improve operations and to create opportunities.
• Good organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Keeps a “can do” attitude and positive thinking.

What we offer:

• You will be working for the pre-eminent global provider of specialist services to the games industry and provided with full training and the opportunity to work on some of the biggest game clients, titles, projects, and tech in the world.
• Attractive remuneration, holidays, regular team competitions with great prizes; and inclusion into an extensive social calendar. Our environments thrive with collaborative teamwork with people from all around the world, different nationalities, and languages.
• A supportive community inclusive of LGBTQ+, and any age, ethnicity, religion, or disability. We care about the well-being of our employees and have a dedicated employee well-being program. We empower our people and offer regular progression opportunities to ensure our employees flourish.
• Learn as you work and be part of something real that changes the face of gaming - forever.
• Working with a global multi-lingual workforce with superb training and promotion and progression opportunities.