Sr. Localization Engineer

Job Summary

The Localization Engineer works, hands-on with our Agile teams to ensure our software-as-a-service (SaaS) Talent Acquisition platform is adapted for various international locales. The Localization Engineer II facilitates the transfer of content between iCIMS and translation vendors. The Localization Engineer will collaborate across multiple Engineering Teams and departments to provide training, enablement, and governance of all localization processes. The Localization Engineer II reports to Manager of Engineering.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a Senior Localization Engineer with 10 years of total experience, including 2-3 years in localization, to join our dynamic team. This role requires expertise in managing end-to-end localization processes and vendor relationships, and ensuring high-quality localized content delivery. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical background in localization engineering, experience with CAT tools and Translation Management Systems (TMS), and a passion for process optimization.

 

Key Responsibilities
Localization Engineering & Process Management

• Manage localization workflows, including file preparation, processing, and post-processing for diverse content types.
• Maintain and enhance automation scripts and tools to enhance localization efficiency.
• Ensure seamless integration and compatibility with Translation Management Systems (TMS) and other localization platforms.
• Collaborate with linguists, translators, and project managers to uphold quality standards.
• Troubleshoot file conversions, encoding issues, and other technical localization challenges.

Vendor Query Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for vendor-related queries and technical concerns.
• Work closely with vendors, freelancers, and Language Service Providers (LSPs) to facilitate seamless project execution.
• Assist vendors in resolving issues related to tool usage, file formats, and technical troubleshooting.

Budget Tracking & Cost Optimization

• Monitor localization budgets to ensure projects remain within financial constraints.
• Collaborate with the finance team to process vendor invoices and payments efficiently.
• Provide cost analysis reports and identify optimization opportunities to enhance cost efficiency.
• Implement workflow improvements and vendor negotiations to achieve cost savings.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work cross-functionally with engineering teams to integrate localization into development cycles.
• Maintain localization best practices and create documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Offer technical training and ongoing support to teams and vendors on localization tools and processes.
• Ensure compliance with Definition of Done (DoD) localization standards and perform thorough reviews.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Skills

• 10 years of total experience, with 2-3 years in localization engineering.
• Strong knowledge of CAT tools, TMS, and localization automation scripts.
• Strong knowledge of software testing.
• Experience in training teams and conducting localization DoD reviews.
• Proficiency in handling file conversions, encoding challenges, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Strong project management, vendor coordination, and budget-tracking skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams across multiple time zones and manage multiple localization projects efficiently.

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