Globalization Software Engineer

Okta; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 148,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (where applicable)

Bonus

Health, dental and vision insurance

401(k) and benefits

Job summary

Okta is seeking a hands-on Globalization Software Engineer in San Francisco to architect, build, and maintain our automation infrastructure focused on localization rather than core product features. This role emphasizes internal automation, CLI tools, and TMS integrations with production-grade Python code.

The position requires 6–8 years of software/globalization experience, deep Python/API skills, and a track record of integrating LLM APIs and MT pipelines.

Qualifications

• 6–8 years of software or globalization engineering experience.
• Strong Python, API development, and automation framework skills.
• Experience with enterprise CMS/MSM platforms.
• Hands-on experience integrating LLM APIs and Custom Machine Translation pipelines.
• Deep knowledge of the localization landscape and TMS architectures.
• Ability to conduct code-level i18n reviews across React, Go, or Java.
• Independent, proactive problem solver with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and own the localization automation framework.
• Develop and maintain production-grade Python code.
• Integrate AI localization tech and MT pipelines into automation frameworks.
• Provide architectural oversight for the localization stack.
• Collaborate with localization and product teams on i18n reviews.
• Manage enterprise TMS instances and data connectors.
• Develop CLI tools and CI/CD guardrails.

Skills

Python

API development

CI/CD pipelines

LLM integration

i18n engineering

Automation tooling

Tools

Smartling

XTM

REST APIs

CLI tooling

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta 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.

About the Role:

Okta is seeking a hands‑on Globalization Software Engineer with deep software engineering expertise to architect, build, and maintain our global digital engineering and automation infrastructure. This is a specialized, highly autonomous technical role centered on core software engineering principles, robust automation frameworks, and API‑driven system integration‑focusing hands‑on coding strictly on internal automation, CLI tools, and translation management system (TMS) integrations rather than core product feature development.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and Own the Localization Automation Framework: Design, develop, and maintain core automation workflows and system infrastructure using agentic workflows, Python, and REST APIs, seamlessly connecting enterprise TMS platforms with content repositories, CI/CD pipelines, and internal microservices.
• Individual Contributor & Hands‑On Development: This is an individual contributor, hands‑on software development role. You must be comfortable writing, testing, deploying, and maintaining production‑grade code (primarily Python) entirely on your own.
• Spearhead AI and Technology Integration: Research, evaluate, and implement cutting‑edge localization technologies by programmatically integrating LLM APIs and Custom Machine Translation pipelines into proprietary automation frameworks, along with advanced TMS features, to improve the quality, speed, and cost‑effectiveness of our workflows.
• Provide Technical Oversight and Systems Integrity: Act as the sole software engineering authority for resolving high‑impact architectural failures in the localization stack. Independently conduct deep‑dive root cause analysis on complex integration issues, API payload/file parsing conflicts, and distributed system bottlenecks to ensure uninterrupted uptime for global content pipelines.
• Lead Code‑Level i18n Engineering & Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with localization and product engineering teams to perform deep‑dive i18n code reviews (e.g., reviewing React, Go, or Java codebases), construct Abstract Syntax Tree (AST) static analysis scripts, and define structural architectural patterns so that codebases are natively globalized without taking on direct product feature development.
• System Architecture & TMS Administration: Act as the core systems engineer for enterprise TMS instances (e.g., Smartling, XTM), handling schema configurations, webhooks, payload parsing, and custom data connectors.
• Build Developer Tooling & Shift‑Left CI/CD Pipeline Guardrails: Develop CLI tools, custom linters, and pseudo‑localization build hooks in CI/CD pipelines to catch string concatenation, hardcoding, and UI truncation issues automatically during build and pull‑request phases.

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, API development, and software engineering principles to build, test, and maintain robust automation infrastructure and system integrations.
• Experience with enterprise CMS or MSM platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager).
• Proven, hands‑on experience in programmatically integrating LLM APIs and Custom Machine Translation pipelines into proprietary automation frameworks.
• 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 across React, Go, or Java codebases (using AST‑based parsing or linting) and partner effectively with product engineering teams to drive global readiness across core codebases.
• A systematic and analytical problem‑solving mindset, with a proven ability to operate with complete independence and autonomy without needing technical direction or engineering management.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and prioritize multiple technical projects simultaneously.

What sets you apart:

• Strong hands‑on experience with modern CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins), version control systems (Git), and automated testing frameworks tailored to i18n/l10n workflows.
• Experience with data analysis and reporting on workflow performance.

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Below is the annual base salary range for candidates located in San Francisco Bay Area. Your actual base salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, experience, and work location. In addition, Okta 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.okta.com/us.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in the San Francisco Bay area is between: $148,000—$203,500 USD

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, Okta 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.okta.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, Okta 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.okta.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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