Localization Engineer

Localization Engineer (6-month contract)

Position Summary

The Localization Engineer will prepare and execute the localization workflows for the teams that require them, ensuring quality and efficiency. This person will work closely with cross-functional teams and ask the right questions.

What You Will Do

• Localization Production Workflow Management: Independently manage end-to-end localization workflow for a client engineering team, including onboarding localization, guiding build configuration, monitoring localization workflow status, managing localization pull requests (PRs), and troubleshooting as needed. Ensure seamless transitions and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough quality checks to ensure all localized deliverables adhere to company standards and client specifications.
• Proactively work with various stakeholders (including product engineering teams) to address any issues or discrepancies in the localization workflow. Assist others and drive related discussions within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with the broader team on localization migration efforts, demonstrating comfort in driving related discussions within assigned areas.               

To Be Successful You Will Have

• At least 5 years of hands-on experience in localization production work or a related field.
• Familiarity with various localization tools (LocStudio, Lsbuild to name a few), file formats (LCGs, LCLs, XLFs, JSON, RESX, TXT to name a few), Azure Pipelines, scripting knowledge (e.g., PowerShell), and strong troubleshooting skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently under tight deadlines.
• Strong focus on accuracy and consistency in managing localization processes.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities to effectively collaborate with team members and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and workflows efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

In Return, You Can Expect

• Ongoing career opportunities at a repeat Forbes & Newsweek-listed “Best Employer for Women”, “Best Employer for Diversity”, “Best Remote Employer”, “Best Large Employer”, and “Most Loved Workplace”.
• The opportunity to work for a trusted partner to thousands of companies around the world and a global leader in content, localization and globalization.
• Contract of employment with employee benefits package according to your location, including day off on your birthday and day off for volunteering work.
• Collaboration with a passionate and diverse team of specialists from across the world in areas such as content creation, language/linguistics, technology development, AI/machine learning, managed services and business operations.

Our People are Our Pride – Benefits and Perks

• Competitive pay based on the work you’ll do here and not your previous salary.  Expected Compensation: $50 to $70/hour for 40 hours a week. This is a 6 month contract.
• 401k with company match.
• Free access to Lionbridge’s Employee Wellness Platform and Employee Assistance Program to support both physical and mental health.
• Career guidance with learning and development opportunities along the way, backed by Lionbridge’s Internal Mobility and Referral Bonus programs. 

Lionbridge partners with brands to break barriers and build bridges all over the world. For over 25 years, we have helped companies connect with their global customers and employees by delivering translation and localization solutions in 350+ languages. Through our world-class platform, we orchestrate a network of passionate experts across the globe who partner with brands to create culturally rich experiences. Relentless in our love of linguistics, we use the best of human and machine intelligence to forge understanding that resonates with our customers’ clients. Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Lionbridge maintains solution centers in 24 countries. Learn more at www.lionbridge.com.