German Translator (Freelancer)
Budapest, Hungary · 2+ years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 29, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 2+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Location
- Budapest, Hungary
About the role
- Formlabs is seeking a Freelance German Translator to join their localization team based in Budapest.
- The role focuses on AI post-editing English marketing content, product UIs, and software UIs into German for diverse industries including engineering, medical, and manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Post-edit English marketing materials, product and software UIs translated by a custom-made AI model
- Ensure high-quality and accuracy for all approved content
- Provide feedback to localization management and content writers to enhance source content and improve workflows
- Become proficient with the company CAT tool to maintain quality and consistency
- Manage and update the German termbase and translation memory
- Localize video content into German, including subtitling, voice-over creation or editing, and refinement of AI-generated video content
- Research specialized terminology and phraseology
Requirements
- Native-level German proficiency (C2) with impeccable grammar
- Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal)
- At least 2 years of experience in translation (freelance, agency, or in-house) and editing
- Understanding of marketing communication style, tone, and brand strategy
- Familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., memoQ, XTM, Trados, Memsource)
- Experience translating technical, scientific, medical, or commercial content
- Ability to clearly and concisely convey complex technical and non-technical concepts
- Capable of meeting tight deadlines while maintaining high-quality output
- Deep interest in translation, linguistics, terminology, or related fields
Preferred qualifications
- Experience with SEO/AI Search Optimization
- Knowledge of manufacturing tools like 3D printers or CAD/CAM solutions
Workplace
- Localization team is based in Budapest, Hungary.
Skills
- CAT Tools
- memoQ
- XTM
- Trados
- Memsource
- AI Post-editing
- Subtitling
- Voice-over Creation
- Translation Memory