Manager, Software Localization Engineering

Salary: £62,000 - 102,000 per year

Requirements:

• We require a minimum of 6 years of experience in a technical localization management role and 2 years of people management experience.
• We require at least 2 years of demonstrated leadership experience, such as Team Lead, Technical/Project Lead, or People Manager.
• We require a bachelors degree in computer science, business, or a related field.
• We require a solid track record of leading engineering teams, setting goals, and overseeing technical projects.
• We require the ability to work across product teams and influence workflow adoption through clear communication and technical leadership.
• We require expertise in AI/ML technologies, especially as applied to developer tools or localization workflows.
• We require hands-on experience with at least one programming language, such as TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, or similar.
• We require experience with Translation Management Systems (TMS) tools, workflows, and metrics.
• We require experience with GitHub Enterprise.
• We require familiarity with automated localization testing frameworks such as Robot Framework and Playwright.
• We require flexibility to participate in meetings outside standard working hours to support collaboration with global teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• We lead a team of localization engineers, driving innovation through automation and AI-enabled solutions.
• We set the teams strategic direction and guide execution against business and organizational goals.
• We foster a high-performing culture through coaching, talent development, and performance leadership.
• We drive the evolution of localization platforms, services, and infrastructure supporting global software and content delivery.
• We guide the adoption of next-generation localization technologies, including machine translation and LLM-based workflows.
• We oversee scalable integrations across product systems, content platforms, and development pipelines.
• We partner across engineering, QA, and localization teams to improve quality, efficiency, and delivery outcomes.
• We champion localization best practices, technical standards, and automation strategies across the organization.
• We measure and continuously improve localization productivity and operational performance.
• We ensure compliance with secure software development practices and organizational policies.

Technologies:

• AI
• GitHub
• Support
• JavaScript
• LLM
• Playwright
• Python
• Robot Framework
• TypeScript
• Architect
• Backend
• Confluence
• JIRA
• SAS

More:

We are a leader in data and AI, helping customers around the world transform data into intelligence and questions into answers through our software and services. Our Localization team is focused on architecting, scaling, and operating an intelligence-driven localization system that improves multilingual product experiences for international customers. This is a hybrid role based in Madrid or Glasgow, with flexibility to work from the office 2–3 days per week, and we are open to considering remote candidates within either country for the right individual. We offer a competitive salary package and fringe benefits, support your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions, and provide an energizing, flexible environment. We value curiosity, passion, authenticity, and accountability, and we believe our inclusive workforce brings together unique talents to create amazing software that reflects the diversity of our users and customers.

last updated 35 week of 2026