Meet DeepL
DeepL is a global communications platform powered by Language AI. Since 2017, we’ve been on a mission to break down language barriers. Our human-sounding translations and intelligent writing suggestions are designed with enterprise security in mind. Today, they enable over 100,000 businesses to transform communications, reach new markets, and improve productivity. And, empower millions of individuals worldwide to make sense of the world and express their ideas.
Our goal is to become the global leader in Language AI, building products that drive better communication, foster connections, and make a real-life impact. To achieve this, we need talented individuals like you to join our exciting journey. If you're ready to work with a dynamic team and build your career in the fast-moving AI space, DeepL is your next destination.
What Sets Us Apart
What sets us apart is our blend of modern technology, competitive benefits, and an open, welcoming work culture that enables our people to thrive. When we share what it's like to work at DeepL, the reactions are overwhelmingly positive. This may be because of our products that have helped countless people worldwide or our shared mission to improve communication for individuals and businesses, bringing cultures closer together. What we know for sure is this: being part of DeepL means joining a team dedicated to innovation and employee well-being. Discover what our teams have to say about life at DeepL on LinkedIn, Instagram and our Blog.
What will you be doing at DeepL?
As a Linguistic Projects Team Lead in the Research Department, you will play a pivotal role in guiding and empowering a team of Linguistic Projects Specialists. Your responsibilities include supporting team members in their daily tasks, facilitating their professional growth, and fostering a positive team culture. From assisting with hiring and onboarding to conducting regular one-on-one sessions, you'll be instrumental in ensuring the team's productivity and efficiency.
Moreover, you'll leverage data insights to anticipate challenges, identify opportunities for improvement, and optimize resource allocation for upcoming projects. Collaborating cross-functionally and contributing to departmental objectives, you'll champion process improvements and spearhead the implementation of new tools to streamline workflows. Ultimately, as the main point of contact for project and team-related inquiries, you'll be at the forefront of driving success in language data collection initiatives.
Your Responsibilities
- Coach and lead a group of Linguistic Project Specialists
- Elaboration and cross-team coordination of larger linguistic projects and data collection incentives
- Consult with Research and our Language Specialists to brainstorm, develop and conceptualise the requirements and approach to obtain data sets, in particular for novel and complex data tasks
- Liaise with Editorial and Language Specialists to create guidelines, support the roll-out of established tasks, and develop entry tests for linguist screening
- Assist in assessing resource requirements (internal and external), establishing time lines and monitoring progress
- Perform QA checks / consult with researchers on delivered data sets, progress, learnings, improvements for next iterations, etc.
- Analyze and utilize our data to anticipate and mitigate issues before project kick-off
- Support your team in their day-to-day work and assist them in overcoming any challenges they may face
- Assist with the hiring/interviewing of new team members
- Help your team members and identify opportunities to improve team productivity & efficiency
- Be essential in building and maintaining a wholesome culture within the team
- Assist with training & onboarding of new starters
- Help your team members with their skills & career development
- Hold regular 1:1s with your team members
- Collaborate on projects to support the delivery of department OKRs
- Be a main point of contact for team-related questions
Qualities we look for
- With a passion for Linguistics and Project Management you have 4+ years of experience leading a team of at least 6 people
- Ideally you have experience both working with and leading a team of Project Managers or Linguists in the language industry
- You have a Master's degree in linguistics, computational linguistics or a similar field
- You have the ability to analyze and understand data with the aim of classification, and anticipating potential challenges
- You enjoy project work and have extensive experience leading projects and working cross-functionally
- You have strong communication skills (written, verbal) and are highly organized
- Helping others comes naturally to you, and you are passionate about new technical developments related to our products
- You enjoy solving problems and learning new things
- You are empathetic and understanding of others’ needs and actively show an interest in coaching & leadership
- Your proactive nature and willingness to try new things helps you to master ambiguous situations
What We Offer
- Diverse and internationally distributed team: joining our team means becoming part of a large, global community with people of more than 90 nationalities. We're more than just colleagues; we're a group of professionals with a shared mission to connect diverse cultures. Our global presence is growing–we've doubled in size nearly every year, with our employees based in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, the US, and Japan, and we continue to expand our network.
- Open communication, regular feedback: as a language-focused company, we value the importance of clear, honest communication. We value smooth collaboration, direct and actionable feedback, and believe that leading with empathy and growth mindset makes us better together.
- Hybrid work, flexible hours: we offer a hybrid work schedule, with several days in the office each week. This allows you to engage directly with your team and experience the unique energy of our workspace, while still enjoying the flexibility and comfort of working from home. With flexible working hours and trust in your productivity, we are in sync with your team’s general locations and time zones to foster effective and seamless collaboration.
- Regular in-person team events: we bond over vibrant events that are as unique as our team, from local team and business unit gatherings, to new-joiner onboardings, to company-wide events that bring us all together–literally.
- Monthly full-day hacking sessions: every month, we have Hack Fridays, where you can spend your time diving into a project you're passionate about and get the opportunity to work with other teams–we value your initiatives, impact, and creativity.
- 30 days of annual leave: we value your peace of mind. With 30 days off (excluding public holidays) and access to mental health resources, we make sure you're as strong mentally as you are professionally.
- Competitive benefits: just as our team spans the globe, so does our benefits package. We've crafted it to reflect the diversity of our team and tailored it to align with your unique location, to ensure you feel supported every step of the way.
We are an equal opportunity employer
You are welcome at DeepL for who you are—we appreciate authenticity here. Our product is for everyone, and so is our workplace. The more voices we have represented and amplified in our business, the more we will all succeed, contribute, and think forward! So bring us your personal experience, your perspectives, and your background. It’s in our diversity that we will find the power to break down language barriers in the world.
