Danish Language Linguist

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Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, NLP or similar., Fluent competency in Danish with strong linguistics knowledge., Experience with data analysis using tools such as Excel or Python, and knowledge of SQL and RegEx., Understanding of syntax and structural analysis of languages..

Key responsibilities:

  • Analyze and improve data quality of multilingual text classifiers.
  • Collaborate with linguistics and engineering teams to develop new parsers across languages.
  • Translate various taxonomies such as Skills, Titles, and Occupations.
  • Annotate data for model training and validation, and create crosswalks to Lightcast taxonomies.

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Lightcast Information Technology & Services SME https://www.lightcast.io/
501 - 1000 Employees
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Job description

We’re looking for a driven, multilingual professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is excited to contribute to a collaborative, multicultural team.
 
As a Data Analyst on our Linguistics team, you’ll leverage your Danish language expertise to support the development and refinement of language data across our products. Your fluency will directly impact how specific languages are represented and maintained within Lightcast’s global platform. In this role, you’ll play a pivotal part in shaping linguistic features, driving quality standards, and enhancing product functionality. This is a unique opportunity to influence the evolution of language data on a global scale, with meaningful contributions to cutting-edge technology.

Major Responsibilities:
  • Analyze and improve data quality of multilingual text classifiers
  • Work with linguistics and engineering teams to build out new parsers across languages
  • Translate various taxonomies such as Skills, Titles, and Occupations.
  • Create crosswalks from origin language titles and skills to Lightcast taxonomies
  • Use SQL for data handling and database management
  • Annotate data used for model training and validation

  • Education and Experience:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Data Analytics, Engineering, Computer Science, Statistics, Artificial Intelligence, NLP or similar.
  • Strong linguistics knowledge
  • Fluent competency in Danish.
  • Understanding of syntax and structural analysis of languages
  • Microsoft Excel experience (including vlookups, data cleanup, and functions)
  • Knowledge of query languages such as SQL
  • Knowledge of text analysis or machine learning principles
  • Experience with data analysis using tools such as Excel or Python
  • Knowledge of RegEx
  • Lightcast is a global leader in labor market insights with headquarters in Moscow (ID) with offices in the United Kingdom, Europe, and India.  We work with partners across six continents to help drive economic prosperity and mobility by providing the insights needed to build and develop our people, our institutions and companies, and our communities.
     
    Lightcast is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. Lightcast has always been, and always will be, committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. We seek dynamic professionals from all backgrounds to join our teams, and we encourage our employees to bring their authentic, original, and best selves to work.

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    Industry :
    Information Technology & Services
    Spoken language(s):
    Danish
    Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

    Other Skills

    • Microsoft Excel
    • Intercultural Communication
    • Collaboration
    • Adaptability

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