Software Localization Engineer at Welocalize

Mexico

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
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

Localization
Translation Memory
QA
Scripting
Automation
Localization Tools
Workflows

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

Benefits

Accident Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Hospital Indemnity Insurance
Telemedicine Benefit
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan

Risks

Competition from AI-driven tools like DeepL and Google Translate threatens market share.
Rapid AI advancements may commoditize basic translation services, pressuring differentiation.
Economic uncertainties in key industries could reduce spending on localization services.

Differentiation

Welocalize's OPAL platform uses AI to streamline translation and content adaptation processes.
The company offers specialized linguistic validation services for clinical trials and healthcare.
Welocalize's TranslationRater™ plugin for ChatGPT enhances translation quality assessment capabilities.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven localization boosts Welocalize's market opportunities.
Rising interest in multilingual e-learning aligns with Welocalize's expertise.
Healthcare sector's AI integration offers new service expansion opportunities for Welocalize.

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