Globalization Tech Lead

Socket.dev; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (where applicable)

Bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Flexible spending account

Paid leave (PTO & parental leave)

Job summary

Okta is seeking a Globalization Engineer to own and optimize the automation stack powering localization. You will collaborate across teams to build robust systems, leverage AI for improved translation workflows, and ensure seamless content delivery for a global audience.

You will drive early detection tooling, audit i18n implementations, and manage TMS environments like XTM and Smartling, enabling scalable, efficient localization operations at Okta.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years in software or globalization engineering with localization experience.
• Strong Python and API-based automation skills.
• Experience with enterprise CMS/MSM platforms and AI in localization.
• Deep understanding of TMS architecture and file formats (JSON, XML, XLIFF).

Responsibilities

• Own and optimize the localization automation framework using Python and APIs.
• Lead AI/LLM integrations to improve quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
• Provide technical oversight and diagnose complex integration issues.
• Advise product/engineering on i18n best practices and code audits.
• Manage and optimize TMS environments like XTM and Smartling.
• Develop self-service tooling to detect UI truncation and concatenation issues early.

Skills

Python

APIs

AI in Localization

i18n / internationalization

TMS (XTM, Smartling)

CI/CD

Git

Content Automation

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager

XTM

Smartling

Job description

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About the Role:

Okta 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, 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.

Below is the annual base salary range 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.

Below is the annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $114,000 — $157,300 CAD.

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