Engineering Manager, Localization and Site Discovery
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Localization, SoftwareIndustries
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education, or Associate's degree plus 1+ year work experience in a technical or engineering role
- 2+ years of experience in technical, project management, or IT/support roles
- Proficiency in using localization tools like Trados, Passolo, Memsource/Phrase, XTM Cloud, or memoQ
- Proficient in at least one programming/scripting language
- Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills
- Effective communication and teamwork skills in a global environment
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute intermediate localization workflows, ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables
- Independently manage Translation Memory (TM) setup and optimize localization tools for efficiency
- Develop basic scripts to automate routine localization tasks
- Assist in designing and implementing new processes and improvements in collaboration with senior team members
- Conduct thorough QA checks to ensure linguistic and functional accuracy of localized products
- Monitor and report on localization quality metrics and suggest improvement measures
- Troubleshoot and resolve moderately complex technical localization issues
- Provide guidance and support to junior team members on localization tools and processes
- Act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders for defined tasks
- Collaborate with senior engineers to ensure effective delivery of large-scale localization projects
- Review and improve standard operating procedures
- Analyse and scope file engineering requirements to deliver localization projects
- Manage work offers in an online dashboard and self-manage capacity and utilization to ensure greater than 90% on-time delivery performance
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What experience is required for the Software Localization Engineer role?
Candidates need 2+ years of experience in technical, project management, or IT/support roles, plus a Bachelor's degree or an Associate's degree with 1+ year in a technical or engineering role.
What key skills are needed for this position?
Proficiency in localization tools like Trados, Passolo, Memsource/Phrase, XTM Cloud, or memoq is required, along with proficiency in at least one programming/scripting language, excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills, and effective communication and teamwork skills.
Is this a remote position or does it require office work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What is the salary or compensation for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What makes a strong candidate for the Localization Engineer role?
Strong candidates have 2+ years in technical roles, proficiency in localization tools and scripting, and skills in troubleshooting, analysis, and teamwork, with the ability to manage workflows independently and achieve over 90% on-time delivery.
Welocalize
Provides AI-driven content localization services
About Welocalize
Welocalize assists businesses in enhancing customer engagement by providing localized content that meets the cultural and linguistic needs of different regions. Their AI-enabled Service Delivery Platform, OPAL, streamlines the translation and approval processes, allowing companies to reduce costs and improve efficiency. Unlike competitors, Welocalize leverages AI and automation to deliver services more effectively, resulting in better business outcomes for clients. The company's goal is to empower businesses to connect with international customers through advanced localization solutions.
New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
1997Year Founded
$33.1MTotal Funding
GROWTH_EQUITY_VCCompany Stage
Enterprise Software, AI & Machine LearningIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees