Script Technologist

Member / Volunteer Full Time / Part Time Supported / Volunteer Remote

Research and support issues concerning writing systems and Unicode. Author technical documentation, contribute to font production, and represent user communities at international workshops and conferences.

Announcement

We are seeking full-time and volunteer professional Script Technologists to assist developers and end users in the task of enabling all the world's scripts and languages to be used on computers.

About SIL Global

SIL Global is a faith-based nonprofit organization committed to serving translation teams worldwide. If you believe, as we do, that all languages are of value, form an integral part of people's identity, and have the potential to serve them in a rapidly changing world, then you can be part of a software team serving translation teams worldwide.

The Role

A Script Technologist is responsible to provide research, support and assistance for issues concerning writing systems and Unicode.

Major Responsibilities

Provide research, support and assistance for issues concerning writing systems and Unicode
Build and have deep understanding of the implementation of particular scripts and writing systems
Contribute to font production projects by providing direction and community representation
Write technical documents pertaining to writing systems using a variety of media.
Attend workshops and conferences to maintain an understanding of relevant technological developments, to provide technical support and to strengthen relationships with people working for other organizations.
Synthesize and communicate needs and research
Articulate design decisions
Participate as an integral and enthusiastic part of the team, exhibiting ownership, follow-through, initiative, awareness, and effective communication with peers and management.
Work with the team around a cohesive product roadmap

Minor Responsibilities

Propose refinements to processes and systems for design and user research
Contribute to the development of team culture
Participate in regular project status, planning, partnership, and strategic meetings
Be available to travel to meet with the larger development team at least once per year
Be available to travel biennially to the Language Technology Conference
Participate in professional conferences and meetings

Knowledge & Skills

A servant heart attitude
Strong writing skills
Good interpersonal and intercultural skills of communication, particularly remotely
Good technical aptitude in computing.
Good organizational skills
The ability to make decisions in a timely manner
The ability to work both with a team and independently, and to multitask effectively

Education

Script Technologists should have proficiency in writing systems technology, such as fonts and keyboards. A bachelor's degree in linguistics, arts or any STEM subject, or equivalent work experience is preferred, but we care more for a heart and mind that are always learning. Sociolinguistic exposure and multicultural experience are helpful.

Training & Orientation

Will complete the initial IT Software Department training program and relevant portions of IT Orientation. Domain expertise training will be provided on the job and through mentoring.

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