Mandarin-English Executive Interpreter & Translator

Headquartered in the United States, TP-Link Systems Inc. is a global provider of reliable networking devices and smart home products, consistently ranked as the world’s top provider of Wi-Fi devices. The company is committed to delivering innovative products that enhance people’s lives through faster, more reliable connectivity. With a commitment to excellence, TP-Link serves customers in over 170 countries and continues to grow its global footprint.

We believe technology changes the world for the better! At TP-Link Systems Inc, we are committed to crafting dependable, high-performance products to connect users worldwide with the wonders of technology. 

Embracing professionalism, innovation, excellence, and simplicity, we aim to assist our clients in achieving remarkable global performance and enable consumers to enjoy a seamless, effortless lifestyle. 

About the role:

In this role, you will serve as the CEO’s dedicated Mandarin–English interpreter and translator for high-stakes meetings, executive communications, and global engagements. This role requires exceptional language mastery, cultural fluency, and absolute discretion to enable seamless communication with internal leaders, partners, clients, and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Real-time interpretation (simultaneous, consecutive, and whisper/chuchotage) for the CEO during executive meetings, board/leadership reviews, media/partner interviews, investor and customer calls, site visits, and public events.
• Written translation of executive documents: emails, memos, speeches, contracts/NDAs, presentations, technical/product briefs, policy documents, and press materials; ensure plain-English readability and culturally appropriate tone.
• Executive communications support: draft and refine bilingual talking points, remarks, and Q&A; align messaging with company strategy and brand voice.
• Cultural and business advisory: brief the CEO on cultural norms, negotiation styles, and protocol; flag nuance, idioms, and risk areas to avoid misinterpretation.
• Meeting preparation & follow-through: pre-read materials, prepare bilingual glossaries/briefs, confirm terminology with subject-matter experts, and summarize key takeaways and action items post-meeting.
• Terminology management: build and maintain living glossaries for industry, legal, finance, and technical terms; drive consistency across regions/business units.
• Confidential information handling: safeguard privileged content, control distribution of materials, and ensure secure storage per company policy.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Chinese comprehension and native or near-native English speaking ability.
• Deep understanding of Chinese culture and business communication norms.
• Proven interpretation experience, ideally in corporate and/or technology environments.
• High level of integrity and confidentiality with a demonstrated track record of handling sensitive information.
• Bachelor’s degree in Translation/Interpretation, Linguistics, International Relations, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Demonstrated mastery of simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in high-pressure, executive settings.
• Superior written English: ability to translate into crisp, executive-level business prose.
• Working knowledge of business/financial, legal, and technology terminology; ability to ramp on new subject matter quickly.
• Strong note-taking, memory, and attention to detail; ability to maintain accuracy over long sessions.
• Flexibility for early/late meetings aligned to China time zones; ability to travel up to 10%
• Proficiency with productivity tools (Microsoft 365/Google Workspace); familiarity with CAT tools is a plus.

Salary range: $65K - $80K annually (depending on experience)

• Free snacks and drinks, and provided lunch on Fridays
• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance (partial coverage for dependents)
• Contributions to 401k funds
• Bi-annual reviews, and annual pay increases
• Health and wellness benefits, including free gym membership
• Quarterly team-building events

At TP-Link Systems Inc., we are continually searching for ambitious individuals who are passionate about their work. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, collaboration, and drives our entrepreneurial spirit. As a global company, we highly value diverse perspectives and are committed to cultivating an environment where all voices are heard, respected, and valued. We are dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Beyond compliance, we strive to create a supportive and growth-oriented workplace for everyone. If you share our passion and connection to this mission, we welcome you to apply and join us in building a vibrant and inclusive team at TP-Link Systems Inc.

Please, no third-party agency inquiries, and we are unable to offer visa sponsorships at this time.