Globalization Tech Lead

United States Digital Space LLC; Bellevue; Hybrid; CAD 183,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

FSA

Paid leave

Job summary

United States Digital Space LLC is seeking a Globalization Engineer to own and optimize our localization automation stack. You will work hands-on across APIs, Python, and TMS integration, ensuring scalable, robust systems for a global audience.

You will advise engineering teams on i18n best practices, lead AI-enabled localization initiatives, and drive continuous improvement in content workflows and quality. Hybrid work options apply.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years of experience in software or globalization engineering.
• Expert-level proficiency in Python and APIs for automation and integrations.
• Experience with enterprise CMS or MSM platforms, e.g., Adobe Experience Manager.
• Proven hands-on experience applying AI in localization workflows.
• Deep understanding of TMS architecture, content parsing, and file formats (JSON, XML, XLIFF, properties).
• Ability to conduct code-level i18n reviews and drive best practices.
• Strong problem-solving with independent initiative and prioritization.

Responsibilities

• Build and Own the Localization Automation Framework using Python and APIs.
• Spearhead AI and technology integration to improve quality and speed.
• Provide technical oversight and diagnose high-impact architectural issues.
• Advise on internationalization (i18n) with code audits and best practices.
• Manage and optimize the Translation Management System environment (XTM, Smartling).
• Develop self-service tools for shift-left i18n auditing and localization readiness.

Skills

Python

APIs

Localization

TMS architecture

AI in localization

Content formats

XLIFF

JSON

XML

Git

CI/CD

Automated testing

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

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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‑drive 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

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