Korean–English Interpreter/Translator

About the role

SK hynix America seeks a Korean–English Interpreter/Translator to facilitate clear communication in corporate settings within the United States. This role involves interpreting during executive and business meetings, translating written materials, and supporting communication during internal events and training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate simultaneous and/or consecutive interpretation during business or high-level meetings (English to Korean, Korean to English).
• Provide real-time communication support and assistance during large group events, training sessions, and workshops to ensure clear understanding for all attendees.
• Translate a wide range of written materials including reports, emails, official correspondence, and marketing content.
• Review, edit, and proofread translated texts to verify accuracy, grammar, syntax, and proper industry terminology.
• Create and maintain specialized vocabulary lists to ensure consistent language use across all interpretation and translation projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Translation/Interpretation, English, Korean, Linguistics, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Prior experience providing Korean–English interpretation and translation in a professional or corporate environment.
• Native or near-native fluency in both Korean and English with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to handle sensitive or confidential information professionally.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting corporate, technology, or manufacturing environments.
• Professional training or certification in interpretation or translation.

Requirements

• Authorized to work in the US (Visa sponsorship is not available)
• Willingness to travel periodically to San Jose, South Korea, and other locations as needed
• Ability to work extended hours when necessary due to global time differences
• Background check required
• Ability to support meetings, training sessions, and company events as needed

Benefits

• Top Tier health insurance at no employee cost
• Paid day offs: PTO + Company Holidays + Happy Fridays
• Paid Parental Leave Program
• 401k Matching
• Educational reimbursement
• Donation Matching and volunteering opportunities
• Corporate discount programs