Technical Translator, Mandarin Skills at Red River

Australia

The Red Hat Localization team is looking for an experienced Technical Translator with Mandarin language skill to join us in Australia. In this role, you will be responsible for translations, translation reviews, and translation quality assurance (QA) of our software user interfaces and the documentation that teaches our customers how to use the software we produce. You'll collaborate with subject matter experts, as well as with other translators working in the area of your language expertise. What will you do: Post-edit machine translations of Red Hat technical content into Mandarin, including software manuals and knowledge base articles Translate software user interfaces Work collaboratively with other translators Liaise with Red Hat's technical writers, software engineers, and subject-matter experts to clarify and improve translations Use feedback from users of Red Hat's technical documentation in Mandarin to improve translations; These users include Red Hat's customers and our internal customer-facing teams What will you bring: Professional or advanced translation ability and solid writing skills in Mandarin A high level of Bash experience is essential. Python is desirable. Perl is nice-to-have. Average and Beginner translation ability and writing skills in Japanese is a plus Ability to collaborate with a global, cross-functional team Ability to research IT topics to ensure accurate and high-quality translations Prior experience localizing software user interfaces and documentation from English to Mandarin is a plus Familiarity with translation management systems and MT/LLM is a plus Experience in Engineering is a plus About Red Hat Red Hat is the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to deliver high-performing Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes technologies. Spread across 40+ countries, our associates work flexibly across work environments, from in-office, to office-flex, to fully remote, depending on the requirements of their role. Red Hatters are encouraged to bring their best ideas, no matter their title or tenure. We're a leader in open source because of our open and inclusive environment. We hire creative, passionate people ready to contribute their ideas, help solve complex problems, and make an impact. Inclusion at Red Hat Red Hat’s culture is built on the open source principles of transparency, collaboration, and inclusion, where the best ideas can come from anywhere and anyone. When this is realized, it empowers people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences to come together to share ideas, challenge the status quo, and drive innovation. Our aspiration is that everyone experiences this culture with equal opportunity and access, and that all voices are not only heard but also celebrated. We hope you will join our celebration, and we welcome and encourage applicants from all the beautiful dimensions that compose our global village. Equal Opportunity Policy (EEO) Red Hat is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and an affirmative action employer. We review applications for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, veteran status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law. Red Hat does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Red Hat and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee. Red Hat supports individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to job applicants. If you need assistance completing our online job application, email application-assistance@redhat.com. General inquiries, such as those regarding the status of a job application, will not receive a reply. We’re the world’s leading provider of enterprise open source solutions—including Linux, cloud, container, and Kubernetes. We deliver hardened solutions that make it easier for enterprises to work across platforms and environments, from the core datacenter to the network edge. At Red Hat, our commitment to open source extends beyond technology into virtually everything we do. We collaborate and share ideas, create inclusive communities, and welcome diverse perspectives from all Red Hatters, no matter their role. It’s what makes us who we are. Some of the most knowledgeable and passionate people in the technology industry work here. Whether we’re building software, championing our products, or training new associates, we’re collaborating openly to make a difference in the world of open source and beyond.