Globalization Tech Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; Bellevue; Hybrid; CAD 114,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

FSA

Paid leave

Job summary

the company is seeking a Globalization Engineer to be the technical backbone of its global digital operations. You will own, build, and optimize the automation and technology stack powering the localization team.

This hands-on role requires deep API, AI, and i18n expertise to solve complex challenges and drive efficiency. You will design localization automation workflows, evaluate AI-enabled localization tech, maintain TMS integrations, perform i18n audits, and guide internal teams toward

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in software or globalization engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and leveraging APIs to build and maintain custom automation frameworks and system integrations.
• Experience with enterprise CMS or MSM platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager).
• Proven, hands-on experience implementing and utilizing AI in localization workflows (e.g., custom MT pipelines, quality estimation, prompt engineering for LLMs).
• Deep technical understanding of the localization landscape, including TMS architecture, content parsing, and a wide variety of file formats (JSON, XML, XLIFF, properties, etc.).
• Code-level i18n reviews and providing actionable feedback to developers to promote global best practices.
• Analytical problem-solving mindset with ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.

Responsibilities

• Build and Own the Localization Automation Framework: Design, develop, and maintain core automation workflows for content lifecycle using agentic workflows, Python and APIs, connecting TMS with content sources and internal tools.
• Spearhead AI and Technology Integration: Research, evaluate, and implement AI/localization tech to improve quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness of workflows.
• Provide Technical Oversight and Systems Integrity: Resolve high-impact architectural failures; perform root cause analyses for integration issues and bottlenecks.
• Advise on Internationalization (i18n): Provide expert technical guidance, conduct i18n code audits, define best practices for localization-ready experiences.
• Manage and Optimize the TMS Environment: Own configurations and maintenance of TMS like XTM and Smartling.
• Drive Early Detection (Shift-Left): Develop self-service tools for dev teams to detect UI truncation, hard-coding, and concatenation issues before translation.

Skills

Localization engineering

Python

APIs

AI in localization

i18n

TMS architecture

CI/CD

Git

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager

XTM

Smartling

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. the company secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence.

This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

About the Role:

the company is looking for a highly skilled Globalization Engineer to be the technical backbone of our global digital operations. You will be responsible for owning, building, and optimizing the automation and technology stack that powers our localization team. This is a hands-on role for an experienced technical expert who is passionate about building robust, scalable systems. You will leverage your deep expertise in APIs, AI, and internationalization to solve complex technical challenges and drive efficiency. As a subject matter expert, you will also act as a key technical consultant to internal teams, helping them prepare content for a global audience.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and Own the Localization Automation Framework: Design, develop, and maintain the core automation workflows for our content lifecycle using agentic workflows, Python and APIs, connecting our TMS with content sources, repositories, and other internal tools.
• Spearhead AI and Technology Integration: Research, evaluate, and implement cutting-edge localization technologies, including AI/LLM-based solutions and advanced TMS features, to improve the quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness of our workflows.
• Provide Technical Oversight and Systems Integrity: Act as the authority for resolving high-impact architectural failures. Conduct deep-dive root cause analysis on complex integration issues, file parsing conflicts, and system-wide bottlenecks to ensure uninterrupted uptime for the localization pipeline.
• Advise on Internationalization (i18n): Consult with product and engineering teams by providing expert technical guidance, conducting i18n code audits, and defining best practices to ensure new experiences and features are architected for seamless localization.
• Manage and Optimize the TMS Environment: Serve as the primary technical owner of our Translation Management Systems (e.g., XTM, Smartling), responsible for configuration, maintenance, and optimization.
• Drive Early Detection (Shift-Left Strategy): Develop and deploy "self-service" tools for dev teams, such as pseudo-localization pipelines and i18n auditing, enabling them to identify and fix UI truncation, hard-coding, and concatenation issues before they reach the translation phase.

What skills you'll bring:

• 6-8 years of experience in software or globalization engineering, with a proven track record of architecting localization solutions at scale.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and leveraging APIs to build and maintain custom automation frameworks and system integrations.
• Experience with enterprise CMS or MSM platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager).
• Proven, hands‑on experience implementing and utilizing AI in localization workflows (e.g., custom MT pipelines, quality estimation, prompt engineering for LLMs).
• Deep technical understanding of the localization landscape, including TMS architecture, content parsing, and a wide variety of file formats (JSON, XML, XLIFF, properties, etc.).
• Ability to conduct code-level i18n reviews and provide actionable feedback to developers in a way that encourages adoption of global best practices.
• A systematic and analytical problem‑solving mindset, with a demonstrated ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues independently.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple technical projects simultaneously.

What sets you apart:

• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control systems like Git and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting on workflow performance.

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York and Washington. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, the company offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), flexible spending account, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program please visit: https://rewards.the company.com/us.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in California (excluding San Francisco Bay Area), Colorado, Illinois, New York, and Washington is between:

$132,000—$181,500 USD

Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, the company offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit:https://rewards.the company.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between:

$114,000—$157,300 CAD

The company Experience

• Supporting Your Well-Being
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• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in-person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

the company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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