The Software Globalization team at SAS is looking for a Localization Engineer to develop, maintain and support the Localization Pipeline and technology, guide the team in adopting GenAI technology, and ensure the Globalization Project Management, Translation and QA teams have the necessary tools and solutions.
Requirements
- Possesses strong programming skills in Go, Python and Typescript
- Working knowledge of software localization, methodologies, and languages
- Has extensive experience with Jira, Confluence, Github (workflows and actions), Gitlab and Gerrit.
- Working knowledge of various TMS including Smartling
- Familiarity with agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines.
- Proficiency in additional language(s) is a plus
- Flexibility and ability to learn new technologies
Responsibilities
- Designs and develops high quality and scalable solutions within established timelines while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
- Participates in the construction, development and maintenance of the localization pipeline and solutions.
- Works to develop and improve GenAI-powered tools, libraries and features for multilingual support.
- Handles implementation and proper support of various file types in our TMS.
- Discusses issues and solutions with localization project managers, translators, and other key stakeholders to improve localization efficiency and quality and develops solutions or tools as necessary.
- Participates in project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts project lead or manager of issues meeting schedule.
- Maintains accountability for the entire life cycle of the code including support for both internal and external consumers.
Other
- 8+ years of software engineering or Localization experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related quantitative field
- Located in the Eastern or Central Time Zone (US) and have the ability to adjust working hours to accommodate a variety of time zones
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual and collaborative environment
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
