Dutch Software Linguistic-Developer (Job1012)

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 Dutch Software Linguistic-Developer
We're looking for a Software Linguistic-Developer for a 10 weeks 
contract position at Microsoft. (extensions are possible)

If you are interested in and qualified for the linguist position 

please email to: jo...@glyphservices.com 
Please write in the subject: Job1012

Please, no phone calls about this job

Job Description: 
Language morphological templates review/update and language lexicon 
creation 
 
Overview
This position entails the development of the language templates and 

word lists
The Speech and Natural Language group (SNL) builds technology for 
processing natural language.  The technology is delivered as various 
types of features – spellchecking, grammar checking, word-breaking 

for search, query-focused summaries (snippets), data extraction, 
Natural Language interfaces, etc.
 
This team needs someone for 10 weeks to review morphological 
templates and fill any gaps/correct any errors and add words to the 

lexicon using the templates. 
 
Daily tasks/ responsibilities
On a daily basis, this person will be working with tools provided by 
the team to build templates and add words for the language, 
interacting with the manager and another employee as the work 

progresses. 
 
Required Skills:
•         Native or near-native competency in Dutch.  
•         Skills in detailed analysis of language (at the 
word/morphological level), including knowledge of basic linguistic 

terms for parts of speech and morphological terms.
•         Editorial skills for written text, including detailed 
knowledge of spelling and punctuation standards for language.
•         Willingness and ability to work as part of a team to 

ensure consistency and quality of work required.
•         General knowledge of personal computers, and the ability 
to install, upgrade and use MS applications. 
 
Non-Technical Skills:
•         Proactive and self starter. 

•         General investigative and problem solving skills and 
ability to track details. 
 
Bonus Skills:
•         Knowledge of orthographic variation across language 
dialects.  
•         Bachelor's or higher degree in that language Linguistics 

or related field, or equivalent work experience/training preferred.
 
Length of assignment - 10 weeks (extensions are possible)
Core hours - 10 am to 4 pm (8 hours/day)
OT- Possibly

If you are interested in and qualified for the position please email 

to: jo...@glyphservices.com 
Please write in the subject: Job1012

Please, no phone calls about this job