Chess
201-500 employees
Internet
Gaming
Entertainment
Technology
About Chess
Chess.com is the world's largest online chess platform, offering a comprehensive suite of tools for players of all skill levels to play, learn, and improve their chess game. Founded in 2007, the company provides live chess games, puzzles, lessons, articles, and videos, fostering a global community of chess enthusiasts. Chess.com aims to make chess accessible and enjoyable for everyone, promoting the game's growth through innovative technology and engaging content. The platform supports millions of users worldwide and hosts major online chess tournaments, positioning itself as a leader in the digital chess space.
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Description
- Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites globally, serving over 200 million chess players with a focus on community, content, and technology.
- The Translation Manager will lead a team of approximately ten in-house translators, setting translation priorities, optimizing content for SEO and AI, and ensuring linguistic and domain accuracy, especially for chess terminology.
- The role includes developing strategies, managing workflows, collaborating with technical teams, and contributing directly to translation efforts.
- The company values a flat, mission-driven culture and offers a fully remote work environment, with a slight preference for EU candidates.
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Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Translation, Linguistics, Communications, or a related field.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in a translation management or team lead role.
- Fluency in English and native or near-native fluency in at least one other language.
- Deep familiarity with chess terminology, including openings, tactics, and engine analysis.
- Solid knowledge of SEO principles as they apply to localized content.
- Proficiency with industry-standard CAT tools.
- Interest in leveraging AI for localization.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
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Benefits
- Remote work environment.
- Opportunity to work with a global team.
- Engagement with cutting-edge translation and AI technologies.
- Supportive, flat company culture.