Backend Developer (.Net/Python)

TransPerfect, a recognized leader in translation software with a vibrant start-up spirit, is seeking a creative and passionate Backend Developer to join our innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) team.As part of this division, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of AI in a global organization.From its beginnings over 10 years ago and the creation of its first machine translation models, the AI team has become a core driver of the company’s innovation in machine translation, generative AI, natural language processing, and automation.We are looking for an experienced backend developer who is excited about pushing the boundaries of technology and making a lasting impact within the AI space.You will be part of a diverse, global team of professionals across the USA, Spain, Portugal and India.As a Backend Developer, you will help us solve the “last mile” of document processing: converting complex, unstructured PDFs into perfectly formatted, editable .The goal is not just to extract text, but to recreate the visual and structural intent of the original document-including nested tables, multi-column layouts, font hierarchies, and styling.This is a hybrid role requiring you to be both a strategic decision-maker (staying on top of the existing tools) and a hands-on developer (combining engineering and AI skills).Comparative Analysis: Perform a deep-dive evaluation of commercial (ABBYY, Adobe, AWS Textract) vs. Build a Python-based workflow that integrates OCR engines with document generation libraries (like python-docx or Pandoc).Python Mastery: Expert-level Python skills with experience in OpenCV, PyMuPDF, and python-docx.A “pixel-perfect” mindset-understanding the nuances of XML-based document formats (OOXML).Architectural Vision: Ability to decide when to use an “off-the-shelf” API versus when to build a custom PyTorch/TensorFlow pipeline.Contributions to open-source OCR or PDF manipulation projects.#

Comparative Analysis: Perform a deep-dive evaluation of commercial (ABBYY, Adobe, AWS Textract) vs. Build a Python-based workflow that integrates OCR engines with document generation libraries (like python-docx or Pandoc). Python Mastery: Expert-level Python skills with experience in OpenCV, PyMuPDF, and python-docx. A “pixel-perfect” mindset-understanding the nuances of XML-based document formats (OOXML). Architectural Vision: Ability to decide when to use an “off-the-shelf” API versus when to build a custom PyTorch/TensorFlow pipeline. Contributions to open-source OCR or PDF manipulation projects.

TransPerfect, a recognized leader in translation software with a vibrant start-up spirit, is seeking a creative and passionate Backend Developer to join our innovative Artificial Intelligence (AI) team. As part of this division, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of AI in a global organization. From its beginnings over 10 years ago and the creation of its first machine translation models, the AI team has become a core driver of the company’s innovation in machine translation, generative AI, natural language processing, and automation. We are looking for an experienced backend developer who is excited about pushing the boundaries of technology and making a lasting impact within the AI space. You will be part of a diverse, global team of professionals across the USA, Spain, Portugal and India. As a Backend Developer, you will help us solve the “last mile” of document processing: converting complex, unstructured PDFs into perfectly formatted, editable . The goal is not just to extract text, but to recreate the visual and structural intent of the original document-including nested tables, multi-column layouts, font hierarchies, and styling. This is a hybrid role requiring you to be both a strategic decision-maker (staying on top of the existing tools) and a hands-on developer (combining engineering and AI skills).