Hybrid Localization Technology Manager: AI Tools Lead

Deluxe; Burbank (CA); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

Vacation & sick leave

401(k)

Job summary

Deluxe in Los Angeles operates as a global leader in media and entertainment services, delivering localization technology and AI-driven solutions. The Manager, New Localization Technology will lead a small team, drive collaboration across product development, engineering, and operations, and advance tools and workflows for efficient localization processes.

This role emphasizes leadership potential, cross-country collaboration, and ongoing innovation in MT, ASR, and TTS solutions within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Linguistics, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Proficiency in Excel and working knowledge of audio/video editing software (ProTools, Premiere, Avid, Resolve, etc.)
• Multilingual skills are highly valued (e.g., Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Ukrainian, Russian, or Japanese).
• Experience in localization, technology, or related industries with strong analytical and communication skills.
• Prior leadership potential or management experience; not mandatory but a plus.
• Ability to learn and work independently on long-term projects; collaborate with international teams.
• Exceptional organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Master Deluxe’s suite of localization tools and ensure end users across global teams can use them effectively.
• Propose and implement improvements to tools and workflows for efficiency and functionality.
• Act as liaison between product development, engineering, data science, and operations teams.
• Research and optimize prompts for LLM localization tasks, including MT, script adaptation, and ASR.
• Prioritize development and deployment of new tools to meet evolving business needs.
• Develop and refine workflows to operationalize new technologies.
• Analyze localization workflows to identify opportunities for innovation and cost reduction.
• Stay current with AI, localization, and film industry trends and technologies.
• Research emerging technologies and market solutions to enhance localization processes.
• Analyze operational metrics to inform decisions and drive process improvements.
• Manage and mentor two Localization Technology Specialists.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent work

Collaboration across time zones

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in CS/Engineering/Linguistics

Tools

Excel

ProTools

Premiere Pro

Avid

Resolve

Job description

Deluxe in Los Angeles operates as a global leader in media and entertainment services, delivering localization technology and AI-driven solutions. The Manager, New Localization Technology will lead a small team, drive collaboration across product development, engineering, and operations, and advance tools and workflows for efficient localization processes.

This role emphasizes leadership potential, cross-country collaboration, and ongoing innovation in MT, ASR, and TTS solutions within a