Senior Farsi Linguistic Tester (Freelance) – Software Localization & AI QA

Acclaro combines cultural and language expertise with AI technology to help brands grow their global presence, connect with customers, and resonate with 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. 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.

Position Overview

• Language Pair: English to Farsi
• 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 Farsi Linguistic Tester, you will:

• Execute Linguistic QA: Conduct rigorous linguistic, stylistic, and functional testing on localized Farsi 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 Farsi 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 Farsi).
• Linguistic Proficiency: Native fluency in Farsi 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 Farsi 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.