--- title: 'Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator at Distro' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/spanish-english-interpreter-translator-distro-austin-tqbrdrwmqjkd' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # Spanish-English Interpreter/Translator at Distro - **Company:** Distro - **Location:** Austin, TX - **Compensation:** $1/hr - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-17 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/distro/307576e9-e6aa-4766-910f-53f6a098ea09 ## Job description ## POSITION SUMMARY Unique Interpreters, LLC is seeking qualified Spanish-English Interpreters/Translators to provide remote, on-demand interpretation and document translation support for client engagements involving sensitive, trauma-informed conversations. Interpreters will support phone-based interpretation sessions, ensuring accurate, culturally sensitive, and confidential communication between English and Spanish speaking parties. This is a part-time, remote, independent contractor position ideal for experienced interpreters seeking flexible, meaningful work. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provide accurate, real-time consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation during phone sessions between English and Spanish speaking parties. Translate written documents, forms, and correspondence between English and Spanish as needed. Maintain strict confidentiality of all client, case, and personal information encountered during sessions. Interpret in a neutral, professional, and trauma-informed manner, particularly during sensitive conversations involving families and children. Accurately convey tone, intent, and cultural context without adding, omitting, or altering content. Maintain reliable availability for scheduled and on-demand interpretation sessions. Document session details (date, time, duration) for accurate billing and quality tracking. Communicate promptly with Unique Interpreters, LLC scheduling staff regarding availability, conflicts, or technical issues. Adhere to professional interpreter ethics standards, including accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Native or near-native fluency in both Spanish and English (verbal and written). Minimum of one year of professional interpretation and/or translation experience. Current interpreter certification required — one of the following: Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI), Certified Court Interpreter, National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), or equivalent state/federal interpreter certification. Reliable high-speed internet connection, computer/smartphone, and headset suitable for remote interpretation. Ability to pass a background screening as required by client contracts. Strong professional communication skills and ability to maintain composure during emotionally sensitive conversations. Ability to work independently and manage a flexible, part-time schedule. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Prior experience interpreting in social services, child welfare, immigration, healthcare, or legal settings. Experience working with vulnerable populations, including families and minors. Availability for both scheduled sessions and short notice on-demand requests. Languages of particular value: English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Hindi, Mandarin Chinese, Russian/Croatian. Compensation: $0.50 – $0.75 per minute of billable interpretation/translation time (based on experience and certification) #HireFinder ## #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Remote ## About Distro ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Distro provides an AI-powered global hiring platform that automates candidate screening, outreach, scheduling, and payroll compliance for remote-first companies. - **Entity Type**: Private (Acquired by Vensure Employer Services) - **Headquarters**: Lehi, Utah, United States - **Founded**: 2021 - **Founders**: Chad Ingram (CEO), Andrew Mackay (Co-Founder) ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Recruitment / Talent Acquisition Technology - **Target customers**: B2B – seed-stage startups to enterprise teams, focused on remote-first and globally distributed companies - **Mission or purpose statement**: “Hiring should feel human. Not heavy.” ## Products & Services - **AI Recruiting Assistant**: Automates resume screening, scoring, and candidate ranking based on job criteria; handles outreach and scheduling end-to-end. - **AI Scheduling Assistant**: Automates interview scheduling, reducing one of the biggest administrative burdens in recruiting. - **Global Hiring Marketplace**: Matches companies with top technical talent across 200+ countries, including payroll and compliance support in 90+ EOR (Employer of Record) countries. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metric**: $2M ARR reached within 8 months of MVP (reported as a milestone); current total funding not publicly available - **Notable Investors / Partners**: Acquired by Vensure Employer Services (January 2026); serves companies from seed-stage to enterprise - **Growth Signals**: 26.3% headcount growth YoY (19 employees as of mid-2026), 222% LinkedIn follower growth YoY, 4900% increase in job postings YoY (100 active positions), SOC 2 Type I certified, 1–3 days to shortlist ## Competitive Advantages - AI-first screening reduces recruiter workload by surfacing only the top 3–5 candidates - Global reach (200+ countries, 90+ EOR countries) with full compliance handling - Skills-based screening (not pedigree) – appeals to a broader, more diverse talent pool - Fast time-to-shortlist (1–3 days) and automated scheduling reduce time-to-hire by 1–2 weeks ## Strategic Focus - Continue expanding AI capabilities in recruiting (e.g., AI Scheduling Assistant) - Deepen integration with Vensure Employer Services to scale global payroll and compliance - Grow the marketplace by attracting more technical talent and enterprise clients - Maintain SOC 2 compliance and enterprise-grade security standards ## Why Work Here - **Culture highlights**: AI-first, mission-driven (“make hiring human”), global team spanning 8 countries, emphasis on fair and skills-based screening - **Remote/hybrid/office policy**: Some roles are on-site (Lehi, UT; Chandler, AZ) while the company supports remote employees across multiple countries; hybrid/remote likely role-dependent - **Notable perks or engineering culture**: Fast-paced startup environment with recent acquisition support; employees work on cutting-edge AI recruiting tools; dedicated account managers for candidates and a focus on long-term roles ## Sources 1. [distro.io](https://distro.io/) 2. [distro.io/about-us](https://distro.io/about-us) 3. [distro.io/press](https://distro.io/press) 4. [linkedin.com/company/distroio](https://www.linkedin.com/company/distroio) 5. 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