The role of a German Translator at Chess.com

About Us

Chess.com is one of the largest gaming sites in the world and the #1 platform for playing, learning, and enjoying chess.

We are a team of 600+ fully remote people in 60+ countries working hard to serve the global chess community. We are here to support 250M+ chess players worldwide with the best possible product, content, and tools to serve the community!

We are a tech company. A gaming company. A content company. And we do it all with passion and commitment to the game. Above all we prize our mission-driven, flat, life-celebrating, no-corporate culture, and we look forward to meeting you and learning more about what you can bring to the team.

About You

You are passionate about chess and a meticulous linguist with a deep love for the game. Your expertise in both the English and German languages goes beyond simple fluency, allowing you to appreciate the nuances and structures that create precise, high-quality translations. You thrive in a collaborative environment, are highly responsive, and have a knack for managing your time effectively to meet deadlines. With a strong background in professional translation and a high-level understanding of chess, you are the ideal candidate to ensure our content resonates perfectly with German-speaking chess enthusiasts everywhere.

What you’ll do

  • Help translate user interfaces of all Chesscom apps (Chesscom, Chesscom Mobile, ChessKid, ChessKid Mobile, Dr Wolf, etc).
  • Help translate marketing campaigns.
  • Help translate Coach analysis / Game Review.
  • Help translate bot chat for monthly bot events.
  • Translate & edit graphical assets.
  • Review previously submitted translations and ensure they’re high quality.

Preferred Skills

  • Basic graphic editing skills.
  • Demonstrated expertise in chess with a deep understanding of its terminology.
  • Proven professional experience in translating complex texts between English and German.
  • Exceptional linguistic knowledge, including a strong grasp of language theory and structure.
  • Native or near-native fluency in both English and German.
  • Excellent communication skills with a high degree of responsiveness and the ability to work effectively on collaborative platforms like Slack.
  • Proven ability to work efficiently and meet tight deadlines, occasionally within a 24-48 hour turnaround time (sometimes including weekends/holidays).

About the Opportunity

This is a freelance role with a variable workload, compensated on a per-word basis.

We are 100% remote (work from anywhere!)

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Experience
Minimum 3+ years
Work Level
Mid-Level
Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$competitive
Valid Until
July 26, 2026
Chess.com
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Industry
Video Game Publishing
Company size
501 - 1000 employees
Founded in
2005
Location
Orem, US