Principal Software Engineer - i18n

Anaplan; Manchester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology leader is seeking a Principal Software Engineer in Manchester. This role is pivotal in defining the internationalization and localization strategy for their planning technology. Key responsibilities include leading scalable systems design and collaborating with product management to ensure global readiness. The ideal candidate will be a visionary leader, capable of mentoring others and solving complex technical challenges. Join a diverse team committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that champions innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• Visionary technical leader who can navigate ambiguity.
• Should influence organization-wide standards for engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the long-term technical vision for internationalization.
• Lead the development of scalable localization systems.
• Shape the global readiness strategy for new features.
• Mentor senior engineers across multiple teams.
• Enhance user experience for global customers.

Skills

Technical leadership

Architectural roadmap definition

Scalable system design

Team mentorship

Problem-solving

Job description

At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision‑making through our leading AI‑infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.

What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.

Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best‑in‑class platform.

Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.

Supported by operating principles of being strategy‑led, values‑based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next – together!

Principal Software Engineer – Experience Engineering Workstream

Anaplan is looking for a Principal Software Engineer to be the technical leader for a critical initiative within our Experience Engineering workstream. You will define the long‑term technical vision and architectural roadmap for adapting our platform for a global audience. This is a unique opportunity to own the strategy for internationalization (i18n) and localization (l10n) at scale for our award‑winning planning technology. As Anaplan continues its strong growth in a competitive global market, delivering a world‑class, localized experience is a key strategic priority, and you will be at the helm of the technical solution.

We are looking for a visionary and deeply technical leader who can navigate ambiguity, influence across the organization, and set the standard for engineering excellence.

Responsibilities

• Define the long‑term technical vision and architectural roadmap for Anaplan's internationalization platform and infrastructure.
• Lead the design and implementation of highly scalable, resilient systems for continuous localization, serving as the lead engineer and technical mentor.
• Partner with engineering leadership and product management to shape the strategy for global readiness across all new features and products.
• Solve the most complex technical challenges related to localization, anticipating future needs and ensuring architectural longevity.
• Act as a force multiplier, mentoring senior engineers and driving technical excellence and best practices across multiple teams.
• Directly enhance the experience for our global customers, making our platform more intuitive, accessible, and powerful for users in their native language.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB)

We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!

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