Engineering Manager, Localization and Site Discovery
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Localization, Language Services, TranslationIndustries
Requirements
- 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
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited institute of higher education, or Associates degree plus 1+ year work experience in a technical or engineering role
- 2+ years of experience in technical, project management, or IT/support roles
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
- Address performance issues and provide time-zone coverage for business required technical services (loc engineering, support engineering) in Americas time zone
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What skills are required for the Software Localization Engineer role?
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 in a global environment.
What is the salary or compensation for this position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this a remote position, or what is the location policy?
The role requires providing time-zone coverage for business-required technical services in the Americas time zone, and the team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, but specific remote or office requirements are not detailed.
What does the work environment or team culture look like at Welocalize?
The role involves working independently on smaller projects while collaborating with senior engineers on complex assignments, providing guidance to junior team members, and effective communication and teamwork in a global environment across North America, Europe, and Asia.
What makes a strong candidate for this Software Localization Engineer position?
Strong candidates should demonstrate proficiency in localization tools and scripting, the ability to independently manage intermediate localization workflows and QA checks, and experience troubleshooting technical issues while collaborating in a global team.
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