NameAPI is a web API
to handle people's names
in your software.

News

26.04.2024

Enhanced NameAPI Database

We've updated our NameAPI database to better handle names that include professions. We have added...


12.04.2024

Bosnian names: Echoes of Diversity and Heritage

Bosnia and Herzegovina stands out in Europe for its remarkable diversity, being a country where...


29.03.2024

Larger Name Database

We are pleased to announce a new update to our database, which now features a broader range of...


01.03.2024

Diving Deeper into Latin American Names

From the indigenous communities of the Andes to the Afro-Caribbean rhythms of the Caribbean coast,...


16.02.2024

Swagger-UI: The New and Improved Way to Use Our REST API

We are happy to announce that we have added a new feature to our REST API: Swagger-UI, which allows...


Data Researcher, Cluj

 

About us

Optimaize SRL, a Swiss software company with development office since 2006 in Cluj-Napoca, develops the global leading software for handling personal names. 

About the job

Names are at the base of our software. Our research team studies one culture at a time to understand their naming practices, and collects and classifies names in cooperation with native freelancers. You work in the qualitative data research, in close cooperation with our data analysts who primarily work  quantitative data research.

- naming practices - name statistics - orthography and phonetics - blog writing

To further improve and extend our product, we're looking for a self-organized person.

Being a small company, every brain counts. Our team will guide you to become an experienced, productive researcher. The tasks are adjusted to skills, capabilities and preferences.

About you

Universities don't produce the exact candidate for this job. We're flexible if you bring useful skills to the team.

Hard facts:

  • graduated from a state university, preferably Faculty of Letters, alternatively Sociology, Journalism, Anthropology, Public Relations/Communication, Geography. Possibly a final-year student.
  • advanced English speaking and writing
  • advanced computer skills

Nice to have:

  • informatics high school degree 
  • foreign languages
  • article writing skills

Attitude:

  • organized, self motivated
  • positive person
  • results driven "finishes the job"
  • extreme attention to detail

What we offer

We offer a place in an open-minded and professional young team where your ideas and work are valued.

  • competitive salary
  • flexible schedule
  • a friendly work environment
  • training on the job
  • an interesting job where you can gain knowledge on the traditions and unique characteristics of many cultures in the world
  • best ideas and arguments win (not hierarchy or job title)
  • authentic Swiss chocolate from the candy bar
  • private health insurance

Our office:

  • comfortable Swedish desks and chairs
  • lounge to relax, read a book, or play board games
  • PlayStation gaming corner
  • terrace with lounge and grill
  • table tennis (indoor/outdoor)
  • billiard table (9 ft)
  • kicker table (masa de fotbal / csocsó)

Now is the best time

Are you excited about being part of a dedicated team, and doing work that actually makes a difference? Can you see yourself working at our office? Then send us your CV now: career at optimaize.com.

 

 

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