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Freelancer Amharic Linguistic Tester(IT/Software Domain) - Mac M-Series Required

Acclaro Debre Markos, Amhara, Ethiopia

remote
Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • Role & seniority

    • Freelance Linguistic Tester (no formal seniority level stated)
  • Stack/tools

    • Language: English ↔ Amharic

    • Testing: Linguistic QA of AI/localized content; software/UI inspection; bug reporting per guidelines

    • Required hardware: Modern Mac with Apple Silicon M-series chip (M1/M2/M3/M4 or newer)

  • Top 3 responsibilities

    • Review/refine AI-generated and localized Amharic for naturalness and cultural accuracy

    • Test software/UI for layout issues (e.g., truncation) and functional bugs in Amharic

    • Document and report linguistic + technical errors in English following provided guidelines

  • Must-have skills

    • Native-level written and spoken Amharic

    • Professional-level English comprehension and written communication

    • Strong cultural competency for modern Ethiopian nuances and idiomatic usage

    • High attention to detail (grammar, formatting, UI text issues)

    • Ability to follow detailed testing guidelines; clear bug reporting

  • Nice-to-haves

    • Prior professional linguistic tester experience (freelance preferred)

    • Comfort with/interest in AI-driven localization workflows

  • Location & work type

    • Remote / flexible, freelance contracting

    • Work from anywhere with reliable high-speed internet and a suitable dedicated workspace

Full 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. We are seeking native Amharic speakers with strong English comprehension to join our global linguistic community as Freelance Linguistic Testers. If you own a modern Mac and have a sharp eye for detail, this is your opportunity to work on cutting-edge IT and AI projects. Position Overview

Language Pair: English to Amharic

Domain: Information Technology, Software, and AI Content

Experience: Demonstrated professional linguistic tester experience

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. Responsibilities

As an Amharic Linguistic Tester, you will

Perform Linguistic QA: Review and refine AI-generated and localized Amharic content to ensure natural flow and cultural accuracy.

Software & UI Testing: Navigate applications to identify layout issues, truncated text, and functional bugs in the Amharic interface.

Bug Reporting: Document and report linguistic and technical errors clearly in English using our testing guidelines.

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following technical, linguistic, and professional criteria

Linguistic Proficiency: Native-level fluency in written and spoken Amharic, paired with professional-level English comprehension and written communication skills.

Hardware Specification (Mandatory): Active access to a Mac computer equipped with an Apple Silicon M-series chip (M1, M2, M3, M4, or newer).

Cultural Competency: A strong, intuitive grasp of modern Ethiopian 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.

Professional Experience: Proven professional experience as a linguistic tester (freelance experience preferred).

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.

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