Freelance English to Russian Translator

At Doist, our mission is to empower people with simple yet powerful tools.

We're a multidisciplinary, fully-remote, team that's passionate about creating products, like Todoist and Twist, that improve people's lives. We thrive on innovating new solutions to old productivity challenges and we seek to rethink how productivity tools are made.

They are few, but they are mighty. From creating processes to decision-making and recruiting, we build our four core values into nearly every single thing we do.

• Ambition. You aspire to put a dent in the universe. You set high standards for yourself and those around you. You solve issues that have a high impact on our customers and our company.
• Mastery. You care deeply about the quality of your work. You're continuously learning and pushing yourself to the limits of your ability. As a champion of your craft, you are also a champion of your well-being – you work intensely, then disconnect completely.
• Independence. Others can trust that you'll deliver on time. You keep your word and trust your teammates to do the same. You are proactive, take ownership, and remain accountable with little or no direction.
• Communication. Your communication is clear, concise, and engaging. You keep others in the loop and never go radio silent. You speak respectfully and foster warm relationships through your interactions. You're culturally and socially aware and can appropriately navigate social situations.

We invite you to visit our blog to learn more about us, our values, and how we work.

We're looking for a native Russian speaker with proficiency in another language who has a demonstrated passion and experience for translation and review.

Day-to-day work

In this freelance role, you'll deliver high-quality translations that delight our users with a localized app in different platforms, support materials, and marketing content. You'll collaborate closely with the localization project manager to shape Doist's voice for the Russian speaking market (and possibly another one), ensuring localization quality assurance through consistency, accuracy, and cultural relevance. You'll also be responsible for maintaining linguistic resources and addressing linguistic issues.

Our approach to AI translation

We recognize AI is meaning a significant shift in the translation industry, it may feel challenging. But in our opinion, it's time to stretch beyond our current skill sets to build our future. The SaaS industry is evolving rapidly with AI, and while it presents challenges, it also opens opportunities to develop new skills. We are here to support you in gaining expertise in AI-native translation and Localization Quality Assurance (LQA).  

This is about more than just efficiency; it's about sharpening our ability to ship, iterate, innovate, lead: leveraging. It's an asset that will pay for itself almost immediately in freed-up time, increased impact, and more fulfilling work. Our expectation: Adopting AI is becoming an essential part of our work, and we'll provide the tools and support to help you grow while contributing to this project.

Is this role a good fit for you? You might be a great match if you have:

• Native-level fluency in Russian and English
• 7+ years of translation experience, ideally within tech localization, preferably the SaaS industry.
• Proficiency in an additional language (native or near-native level)
• A strong passion for localization quality (LQA)
• A proactive mindset, contributing ideas to improve the overall localization process, and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to work independently and stay self-motivated
• Ease with AI-assisted tools to improve translation quality and efficiency (e.g., terminology research, consistency checks)
• Bonus: Familiarity with translation management systems, glossaries, and translation memories

1. Submit your complete application. Attach a resume (or manually entered experience) and thoughtful responses to all the application questions. No cover letter needed
2. Application screening. We read every application to understand your motivation, skills, and experience. Once your application has been reviewed, you'll receive a response regarding the status of your application.
3. Interview. You'll meet with Dani, one of our amazing marketers leading International Development.
4. Paid Task Assignment. This will be your opportunity to showcase your role-specific skills, how you think and work.
5. 2nd interview (if applicable). Depending on the results of your first interview and task, we may invite you for a follow-up conversation.
6. Offer to engage.

• Flexible schedule and location - fully remote position
• Work with a diverse, international team spanning 35+ countries
• Free Doist product subscriptions (Todoist Pro or Business)
• Opportunity to shape the Danish voice of a leading productivity platform

Contract

Contracts are set for six months in accordance with Doist's freelance hiring policy. In most cases, they are renewed upon mutual agreement.