Localization Analyst
About Centific
Centific is a frontier AI data foundry that curates diverse, high-quality data, using our purpose-built technology platforms to empower the Magnificent Seven and our enterprise clients with safe, scalable AI deployment. Our team includes more than 150 PhDs and data scientists, along with more than 4,000 AI practitioners and engineers. We harness the power of an integrated solution ecosystem-comprising industry-leading partnerships and 1.8 million vertical domain experts in more than 230 markets-to create contextual, multilingual, pre-trained datasets; fine-tuned, industry-specific LLMs; and RAG pipelines supported by vector databases. Our zero-distance innovation™ solutions for GenAI can reduce GenAI costs by up to 80% and bring solutions to market 50% faster.
Our mission is to bridge the gap between AI creators and industry leaders by bringing best practices in GenAI to unicorn innovators and enterprise customers. We aim to help these organizations unlock significant business value by deploying GenAI at scale, helping to ensure they stay at the forefront of technological advancement and maintain a competitive edge in their respective markets.
About Job
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Localization Analyst to support the adaptation of content into high-quality Malay. This role requires a strong command of language and localization best practices to ensure content is accurate, culturally relevant, and aligned with the expectations of Malay-speaking audiences. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering linguistically precise and contextually appropriate content across various platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform accurate localization of content into Malay while preserving the original meaning, tone, and intent.
- Ensure all localized content is culturally appropriate, contextually relevant, and aligned with Malaysia audience expectations.
- Adapt informal language, idiomatic expressions, and emerging trends into equivalent, natural Malay expressions.
- Conduct thorough reviews and quality checks to maintain high standards of linguistic accuracy, consistency, and clarity.
- Collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA) and review teams to identify and resolve linguistic and contextual discrepancies.
- Manage assigned tasks efficiently, ensuring timely delivery in accordance with project deadlines.
- Adhere strictly to project-specific guidelines, terminology databases, glossaries, and style guides.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Linguistics, Translation, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- Demonstrated experience in localization, translation, or content adaptation, preferably within social media, e-commerce, or user-generated content domains.
- Native or near-native proficiency in Malay, with excellent writing and editing skills.
- Strong ability to interpret source content and accurately convey meaning across languages and contexts.
- Solid understanding of cross-cultural communication and localization strategies for Malay-speaking markets.
- Proven ability to handle idiomatic expressions and context-specific nuances with precision. Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to linguistic quality.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.