# Senior Somali Linguistic QA Tester (Remote) - Mac M-Series Required

**Company:** [Acclaro](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/hGfcr12xRtZiK46T7ic7mE.md)
**Location:** Remote
**Workplace:** remote
**Department:** Language Services

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## Description

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and mean something to them. As a trusted partner to some of the world’s biggest brands and fastest-growing global companies, our mission is to harness the powerful combination of human expertise and cutting-edge technology. We focus on putting brands into the heads, hearts, and hands of people everywhere. Our AI-powered business management and language platform ensures a faster time to market with measurable results, while our global team of language, country, and technology experts crafts localization strategies that empower our customers to succeed in any market.

**Are you an experienced localization professional or linguistic QA specialist?**

We are seeking seasoned **Somali Linguistic Testers** with a background in software localization and IT terminology to join our global linguistic community. In this role, you will perform linguistic QA on cutting-edge software applications and AI models for the Somali market. If you bring strong LQA experience, deep cultural expertise, and own an M-Series Mac, we want to partner with you.

### Position Overview

-   **Language Pair**: English to Somali
-   **Domain**: Information Technology (IT), AI Models & Software Localization
-   **Experience Level**: Experienced (2+ years in Linguistic QA or Linguistic Testing)
-   **Hardware Requirement**: **Must own a Mac device with an M-series chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer).** _Note: This is an absolute technical requirement for our secure testing environment._
-   **Employment type:** Freelance / Independent contractor

### Responsibilities

As a **Senior Somali Linguistic Tester**, you will:

-   **Execute Linguistic QA:** Conduct rigorous linguistic, stylistic, and functional testing on localized Somali software interfaces and AI-generated content.
-   **Bug Tracking & Reporting:** Identify, log, and regress linguistic errors, visual layout glitches (e.g. truncations, rendering/font issues, alignment), and functional defects using standard issue-tracking workflows.
-   **Terminology & Style Guide Enforcement:** Ensure absolute adherence to project glossaries, style guides, and brand-specific localization standards.
-   **Contextual & Cultural Validation:** Verify that localized content is culturally appropriate, idiomatically precise, and tailored for the Somali market.
-   **Collaborate with Lead Engineers:** Provide constructive feedback and linguistic solutions to remote localization managers and QA leads in clear English.

## Requirements

To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:

-   **Professional Experience:** Minimum 2+ years of hands-on experience in Linguistic QA, software localization testing, proofreading, or professional translation (English into Somali).
-   **Linguistic Proficiency:** Native fluency in Somali with exceptional command of grammar, typography, and orthography, paired with professional-level written English skills.
-   **Hardware Specification (Mandatory):** Active access to a Mac computer equipped with an Apple Silicon M-series chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer).
-   **LQA Methodology:** Proven ability to differentiate between critical linguistic bugs, cosmetic layout defects, and preferential stylistic changes.
-   **Cultural Competency:** A strong, intuitive grasp of modern Somali cultural nuances, localized language trends, and regional idiomatic expressions.
-   **Technical Aptitude:** Comfort navigating new software interfaces, adhering to detailed testing guidelines, and reporting technical/linguistic bugs clearly in English.
-   **Work Environment:** A reliable high-speed internet connection and a dedicated workspace suitable for remote, independent contract work.
-   **Attention to Quality:** Exceptional attention to detail, with the ability to consistently identify minor grammatical, formatting, and user-interface (UI) errors.

## Benefits

-   **Flexible Remote Work:** Work from anywhere, managing your own hours around project deadlines.

-   **Long-Term Collaboration Opportunities**: We aim to build lasting partnerships with our freelance linguists; successful candidates will become part of our preferred talent pool for ongoing, periodic project assignments.
-   **Cutting-Edge Tech:** Gain experience working with advanced localization workflows, AI-driven translation tools, and global brand content.
-   **Elite Projects:** Build your portfolio by working on software utilized by millions of global users daily.