As a Senior Localization Engineer, you will be responsible for scaling localization capabilities through automation and tooling. Solutions that you design and implement in the localization process will have a direct impact on improving the team's efficiency and accelerating time to market of localized products world-wide. You will be developing the solution in integrating and automating localization workflows and processes across system and tools, increasing efficiency and productivity of translation and localization operations. You will start from small to big business problems, look into complex localization processes and workflows, investigate the advantage and limitations of existing systems and tools, drive automation priorities from concept to delivery. You will also lead and own the tooling strategy and development that changing today's localization operating models for scalability and flexibility optimization. You will work closely with cross-function teams to translate requirements and problems into automation solutions with ROI and prioritization mindset. As a successful Loc Engineer in LELI, you have strong programming skills and track record working in localization domain to design and deliver clear and readable deliverables with mission-critical reliability. You have excellent communication and simplification skills can explain complex concepts, problems and solutions in easy-to-understand terms. You learn quickly, ramp up quickly, prioritize tradeoffs and align with partner teams to deliver the highest quality.

Key job responsibilities
• Develop and execute comprehensive automation strategies to streamline localization process, primarily including integration of various systems, content extraction, quality assurance.
• Design and implement robust automation scripts and tools using programming languages to automate complex localization tasks and workflows.
• Integrate automation solutions with localization tools, version control systems, and CMS to create seamless end-to-end automation pipelines.
• Continuously evaluate existing automation processes, identify areas for enhancements to optimize efficiency and accuracy
• Implement rigorous quality assurance checks within automation pipelines to ensure the accuracy and integrity of localized content.
• Creating, implementing, and maintaining robust automation test scripts for various web-based content to ensure accuracy, consistency, and cultural appropriate.
• Developing and enhancing testing frameworks and tools, ensuring they are scalable, efficient and adaptable to different projects and technologies.
• Communicating effectively with team members and stakeholders, providing regular updates on automation progress, issues and resolutions.
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to understand localization requirements, identify automation opportunities, and implement tailored solutions.
• Providing technical leadership to the localization team, guiding them in solving complex technical challenges related to localization.

About the team
The Partner Support and Solution team strives to make Amazon the best place for Selling, Vendors and Brands owners to reach customers, driven by the experience and support we provide them in growing their businesses locally and globally. Within this group the Language Experience, Localization and Insights team plays a key role in supporting these customers by driving the development of high-quality, user-centered content with latest Machine Learning technologies. We set the tone for the global business by creating great content across 30+ languages. This team is currently looking for an experienced Localization Engineer.

We are open to hiring candidates to work out of one of the following locations:

Seattle, WA, USA• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven experience in designing and implementing automation solutions for localization process, with a focus on web-based content or software localization
• 5+ years of experience with at least one modern programming or scripting language (Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Python, Rust, Pearl and etc.)
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify automation opportunities and implement effective solutions.
• Previous experience in a leadership or mentorship role, guiding automation teams and driving automation initiatives.
• Excellent knowledge of content development cycle with different CMSs and TMSs. • Master’s degree and above in Computer Science, Engineering, AI, Machine Learning or a related filed.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze large datasets for machine translation model optimization.
• Proficiency in multiple languages is advantageous, demonstrating an understanding of linguistic nuances and challenges in machine translation across diverse languages.

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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $110,900/year in our lowest geographic market up to $215,600/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.