Bengali Linguist

Job Description

Job Responsibilities:

• Translate, review, and edit Meta's user interface, help content, and marketing materials from English to Bengali.

• Ensure linguistic quality, accuracy, and consistency across all translated materials.

• Conduct localization testing to identify functional and linguistic issues.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure culturally relevant and impactful content.

• Update and maintain the Bengali linguistic style guide and terminology database.

• Provide feedback and guidance to external translation vendors.

• Required Qualifications:

• Native-level fluency in Bengali and near-native fluency in English.

• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in translation, localization, or linguistic testing.

• Bachelor's degree in Linguistics, Translation Studies, or a related field.

• Strong understanding of Bengali culture, dialects, and language variations.

• Proficiency with translation management systems and computer-assisted translation (CAT) tools is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with social media, mobile applications, or tech-related content.

• Knowledge of Bengali language trends and digital communication styles.

• Prior experience in a content moderation or linguistic quality assurance role is desirable.