Head of Localization

Equinix; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 213,000 - 319,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Equinix is seeking a strategic Localization Leader to oversee translation and localization governance, standards, and vendor relationships. You will drive continuous improvement across localization processes and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure multilingual content quality and consistency.

Ideal candidate has extensive localization experience, strong vendor management skills, and a deep understanding of language tiering and translation quality standards.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience in localization, translation management, or related field.
• Strong understanding of language tiering models and translation quality standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to collaborate across teams.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and driving process improvements.
• Familiarity with translation tools and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Own internal guidance on language sets, service levels, and translation quality.
• Evaluate and update priority languages and language tiering models as Equinix expands into new markets.
• Reinforce localization best practices across the organization and serve as an escalation point for translation issues.
• Collaborate with the business to identify content that must be translated by language tier across end-to-end experience.
• Establish style guidelines for translation tone and formality and disseminate to vendors and reviewers.
• Own the decision framework to determine mandatory languages and service levels for all content.

Job description

Who are we?

Equinix is the world’s digital infrastructure company®, shortening the path to connectivity to enable the innovations that enrich our work, life and planet.

A place where bold ideas are welcomed, human connection is valued, and everyone has the opportunity to shape their future.

A career at Equinix means being at the center of shaping what comes next and amplifying customer value through innovation and impact. You’ll work across teams, influence key decisions, and help shape the path forward. You’ll find belonging, purpose, and a team that welcomes you—because when you feel valued, you’re empowered to do your best work.

Job Summary

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Localization Leader to oversee our translation and localization efforts at Equinix. This role will be responsible for establishing and enforcing language standards, managing vendor relationships, and driving continuous improvement in our localization processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of localization strategies and governance, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Governance

• Own internal guidance on language sets, service levels, and translation quality
• Periodically evaluate and update priority languages and language tiering models as Equinix expands into new markets
• Reinforce and evangelize localization and internationalization best practices across the organization
• Serve as an escalation point for functional and regional teams to resolve translation-related issues
• Collaborate with the business to identify content that must be translated across the end-to-end customer and employee experience by language tier

Standards

• Establish and disseminate style guidelines for translation tone and formality to vendors and internal reviewers
• Address concerns raised by customers, regional teams, or translation reviewers regarding translation quality
• Own and distribute the decision framework to determine mandatory languages and service level for all content across the company

Vendor Relationships and Tooling

• Manage approved translation and localization vendors and tools for enterprise-wide use
• Drive implementation and ongoing support with vendors, setup, enhancements to self-service capabilities, and integration points
• Act as the business owner for translation systems, functionality, and interfaces
• Track enterprise-wide spending and seek cost efficiencies through vendor and process strategies

Processes

• Establish a Global Content Delivery pipeline for translated content company-wide
• Collaborate with vendors and key stakeholders to utilize and continuously improve a self-service translation capability
• Create and deliver training for cross-functional stakeholders on the translation strategy, standards, vendors, tooling, and processes
• Understand cross-functional and regional needs, driving continuous improvement in localization and translation approaches

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Proven experience in localization, translation management, or a related field
• Strong understanding of language tiering models and translation quality standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence
• Experience managing vendor relationships and driving process improvements
• Familiarity with translation tools and technologies

The targeted pay range for this position in the following location is / locations are:

Canada - Toronto Office TRO : 154,000 - 232,000 CAD / Annual

United States - Dallas Infomart Office DAI : 177,000 - 265,000 USD / Annual

United States - Redwood City Office GHQ : 213,000 - 319,000 USD / Annual

Our pay ranges reflect the minimum and maximum target for new hire pay for the full-time position determined by role, level, and location.

The pay range shown is based on our compensation structure in place at the time of posting and may be updated periodically based on business needs.

Individual pay is based on additional factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

The targeted pay range listed reflects the base pay only and does not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Employees are eligible for bonus, and equity may be offered depending on the position.

Equinix Benefits

As an employee, you become important to Equinix’s success. We ensure all your benefits are in line with our core values: competitive, inclusive, sustainable, connected and efficient. We keep them competitive within the current marketplace to ensure we’re providing you with the best package possible. So, wherever you are in your career and life, you’ll be able to enhance your experience and bring your whole self to work.

Employee Assistance Program

An Employee Assistance program is available to all employees.

US Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in health, life, disability and voluntary plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You and Equinix may contribute to a retirement plan to help you plan for your financial future.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays: You will receive an accrued amount of PTO each pay period along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific plan or program terms.

Canada Core Benefits

• Insurance: You may enroll in healthcare coverage that is designed to complement the provincial healthcare system, along with life, disability and optional benefit plans that are designed for you and your eligible family members.
• Retirement: You may also enroll in Equinix-sponsored retirement or savings plans: Defined Contribution Pension Plan (DCPP), Group Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) and Tax-Free Savings Plan (TSFA).
• Vacation and Paid Holidays: Equinix offers both vacation and personal time, along with various paid holidays for you to rest and recharge. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits. Benefits are subject to specific plan or program terms, and to change at Equinix discretion.

Equinix is committed to ensuring that our employment process is open to all individuals, including those with a disability. If you are a qualified candidate and need assistance or an accommodation, please let us know by completing this form.

Equinix is an Equal Employment Opportunity and, in the U.S., an Affnitive Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, place of birth, citizenship, sex, pregnancy / childbirth or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, age, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, political / organizational affiliation, status as a victim or family member of a victim of crime or abuse, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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This posting is for a backfill position, meaning it is to fill an existing vacancy within our organization.