Engineering Manager, Localization and Site Discovery
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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TechnologyIndustries
Requirements
- 4–6 years of experience in localization program management, international operations, or a related function within a tech, product, or global brand environment
- Proven success managing complex, multi-market localization programs across APAC
- Deep understanding of localization technology ecosystems (TMS, CAT, QA automation) and internationalization fundamentals
- Strong program management skills — from scoping and prioritization to stakeholder communication and risk mitigation
- Experience influencing product and marketing decisions through data, insights, and user empathy
- Excellent cross-functional communication skills and a collaborative mindset; comfortable working across technical and creative teams
Responsibilities
- Drive regional localization execution and strategy alignment: Own the end-to-end localization program for APAC, translating global strategy into regional priorities and scalable programs
- Act as a regional thought partner: Collaborate with the Sr. Manager of Globalization and the broader Globalization team to shape initiatives that advance Tinder’s global readiness and user experience
- Cross-functional leadership: Build strong relationships with Product, Engineering, Marketing, Design, and Data to integrate localization into roadmaps and launch cycles, influencing decisions with regional insights
- Partner with regional Marketing leads and the VP of APAC Marketing to support Go-To-Market Asia efforts—ensuring on-time delivery of localized assets, efficient production workflows, and seamless execution of high-impact campaigns across markets
- Optimize localization operations: Assess and refine workflows, tools, and automation (TMS, CAT, QA automation, connectors) to enhance efficiency, transparency, and quality
- Support internationalization efforts: Partner with engineering to identify and address i18n issues, ensuring scalability and long-term product readiness across languages
- Program governance: Establish and track KPIs to measure localization performance, cost efficiency, and quality outcomes
- Vendor and resource management: Oversee localization vendors and freelance linguists, driving accountability, innovation, and high-quality output
- Mentorship and enablement: Collaborate closely with Language Managers and other Program Managers to ensure alignment, mentorship, and consistent process execution across regions
- Cultural intelligence: Stay ahead of cultural trends, linguistic shifts, and user behaviors across APAC markets to guide creative and product decisions
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What is the employment type for this role?
This is a full-time position.
Is this role remote or does it require office presence?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the APAC Localization Program Manager role?
The role requires experience in program management, technical localization, cultural strategy, cross-functional collaboration with Product, Engineering, Marketing, and Design, and expertise in localization tools like TMS, CAT, QA automation, and connectors.
What is the team structure and reporting for this position?
The role reports to the Sr. Manager of Globalization & International Growth and works closely with another Program Manager in the Globalization team within Product Operations.
What makes a strong candidate for this Localization Program Manager role?
A strong candidate is experienced and strategically minded, excels in driving localization execution, cross-functional leadership, vendor management, and optimizing workflows while attuned to local cultural nuances in APAC markets.
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Dallas, TexasHeadquarters
1986Year Founded
$400MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Social ImpactIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees