Swiss Search Engine Vacancy (Home Based)

lionbridge · #1 08.04.2008, 17:46

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Home Based Part Time Search Engine Specialist

The search specialist will be our contact point for search engine feedback for Switzerland. He/she will actively discover, collect and report search engines issues, help suggest/prioritize features, and track launches and product feedback that affect the locale. The Search Specialist is also our "eyes and ears" on the ground. He/she will track other competing products, local news and trends, and make feature/product suggestions to keep the search engine superior in the local market.

Search Specialist minimal job requirement

Generate search experience reports with details on search quality, features, User Interface, and competitive landscape (Average frequency- 1 per month)
Complete weekly tasks. Perform lightweight analysis on results, and produce feedback on these tasks.
Keep inventory of competitors that we should be aware of, and assist in identifying eval targets
Continuously provide feedback on issues, bugs, etc. via sparrow, buganizer, and other means into search engine teams. (Average file count -3/4 per week)
Conduct lightweight user research (usability, focus groups, field studies, etc).
Complete adhoc tasks at the request of international quality PM/eng/marketing teams

Requirements and Qualifications

Reside in Switzerland for the past five consecutive years
Fluent in German/French or Italian
Fluent in English
college degree or equivalent
Strong written communication skills
Very enthusiastic about improving search experience and also technology in general. Not necessarily an engineer, but a technical enthusiast
Knowledgeable about local online market landscape, business dynamics, and can analyze competitive search situation
Marketing or business experience is a plus

Please can you send your Curriculum Vitae in English to: specialist.bal@lionbridge.com