German Localization Manager

JD.com; United States; Remote; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joybuy, JD.com’s European platform, is seeking a Project Owner for its AI translation initiative. You will lead the 0-to-1 setup of Joybuy's German translation system, coordinating engineers and business teams across China and Europe to deliver high-quality results.

You will train, test, and refine German translation models, manage corpora quality, and establish MT/MTPE workflows. Remote, international role with a focus on accuracy, privacy, and cultural nuances.

Qualifications

• Native German speaker with strong literature and culture knowledge.
• English as a working language.
• 3+ years of project management experience in translation projects.
• Experience building/evaluating AI translation models and corpora cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Lead 0-to-1 setup and strategic planning of Joybuy's AI translation system.
• Drive implementation and iteration of translation models in business operations.
• Train, test, and fine-tune German translation models; build high-quality German corpora.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams across China and Europe to ensure on-time delivery.
• Establish MT quality standards and MTPE workflows.

Skills

German language

Cross-cultural collaboration

Project management

AI translation

Tools

NMT/LLM

Job description

Who We AreJoybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Operating across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy.Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://about.joybuy.com/about/What We OfferJoining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business.About The TeamYou’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.[Responsibilities]Build the AI Intelligent Translation System:Lead the 0-to-1 setup and strategic planning of Joybuy's full-scenario AI intelligent translation system (covering product details, marketing campaigns, customer service communication, legal terms, etc.). Drive the implementation and iteration of cutting-edge translation models like NMT/LLM in business operations.Optimize Models & Manage Corpora:Responsible for the training, testing, and fine-tuning of German translation models. Build and continuously clean high-quality German parallel corpora to ensure the accuracy, idiomaticity, and brand tone consistency of AI translation results.Manage Full Project Lifecycles:As the Project Owner, take charge of schedule planning, resource coordination, and risk control for AI translation projects. Set clear milestones and drive efficient collaboration between technical teams (algorithm, engineering) and business teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.Control Localization Quality & Experience:Establish scientific AI translation quality evaluation standards (e.g., MQM) and Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) workflows. Continuously optimize the platform's German shopping experience, taking into account German consumer behavioral habits (e.g., rigor, attention to detail, privacy, and legal compliance).Cross-cultural Collaboration & Problem Solving:Work efficiently in a complex, multilingual, cross-timezone, and cross-cultural team environment. Bridge the technical and business teams from China and Europe, keenly identifying and resolving bottlenecks and pain points during project advancement.[Requirements]Language Skills:Native German speaker with a profound foundation in German literature and culture. Ability to accurately capture the linguistic preferences and cultural taboos of local German consumers; English as a working language.Experience:Hands-on experience in building AI translation models and localizing/implementing NMT/LLM. Familiar with model training, corpus cleaning, and evaluation mechanisms.Project Management:3+ years of project management experience. Possess strong project-driving ability and execution skills, with a proven track record of delivering results under resource constraints and uncertainty.Soft Skills:Cross-cultural Team Collaboration:Global mindset, able to seamlessly bridge the working culture differences between China and Europe, and drive consensus.Problem Solving:Clear logical thinking. Able to quickly identify root causes and propose creative solutions when facing conflicts between technology and business needs.Resilience & Self-drive:Entrepreneurial spirit with strong self-motivation. Able to embrace changes in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.At Joybuy, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.Ready to apply?Take the next step in your career, apply now and explore the opportunities we have to offer.