Manager, Software Localization Engineering

Manager Software Localization Engineering- Hybrid Based in Madrid

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About the job

The Localization team is looking for a Manager Software Localization Engineering reporting to the Globalization Director to architect scale and operate an intelligence-driven localization system that continuously evaluates adapts and improves multilingual product experiences for our international customers. This role presents an outstanding opportunity to combine expertise in AI-driven translation technologies with strong backend engineering and localization workflow knowledge. You will serve as the technical authority designing advanced localization pipelines integrating TMS NMT and LLM capabilities into production-ready systems.

You will lead all localization engineering activities in close partnership with Localization Project Management Localization QA product engineering teams and internationalization stakeholders while acting as a go-to resource across the organization.

The ideal candidate is Madrid-based with the flexibility to collaborate across time zones to deliver world-class multilingual software

As a Manager Software Localization Engineering you will:

• Lead a functional team of localization engineers driving efficiency through intelligent automation while collaborating across geographies and functions.
• Set the strategic direction of the department provide guidance to direct reports on achieving goals and recommend improvements to operating procedures.
• Manage all aspects of the department including teamwork performance managementandprofessional growth through collaboration with SAS human resourcesand leadership.

• Lead the team to build and improve the Continuous Localization infrastructure and services that support localizationof SASsoftware and documentation.

• Guide the team in architectingnext-generation localization workflows combining NMT and LLM-based frameworks.

• Direct the development ofscalable backend services APIs and microservices to support automated localization workflows.

• Oversee the designofintegrations between product systems TMS platforms content repositories and CI/CD pipelines.

• Partner with Localization QA team to driveautomation frameworks for validation and linguistic QA.

• Partner with LocalizationProject Managersto align engineering execution with localization strategy.

• Provide guidance todevelopmentteams on tooling automation and AI-enabled localization practices.

• Contribute to the evolution of shared localization tools frameworks and technical standards.

• Develop metrics related to localization quality throughput and delivery.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organizations secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity passion authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

Work Location: based in Madrid with 2 or 3 days per week in-office work

Required qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of experience in a technical localization management role and 3 years of people management.
• Bachelors degree in computer science Businessor related field;Mastersdegree preferred.

• Solid track record of leadingengineering teams setting goals and overseeing technical projects.

• Ability to work acrossproductteams andinfluence workflowadoptionthrough clear communication and technical leadership.

• Demonstrated expertisein AI/ML technologies especially as applied to developer tools or localization workflows.

• Solid experience with TypeScript JavaScript Python or similar languages.

• Experience with Translation Management Systems (TMS) tools workflows and metrics

• ExperiencewithNeuralMachine Translation

• Experience with GitHub Enterprise GitHub Actions JIRA and Confluence

• Experience with Automated Localization testing frameworks such as: Robot Framework and Playwright

• Experience developing AI/ML based tools services or plug-ins that support developer efficiency and global readiness.

• Ability to adjust working hours to accommodate a variety of time zones

• Equivalent combination of related education training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

Additional competencies knowledge and skills

• Global Perspective. Demonstrating awareness of and sensitivity to the international market cultural technological political and legal factors that impact individual and work group priorities and results; leveraging own understanding of the organizations global strategy global business trends and regional differences to enhance individual and work group results.
• Strategic Planning. Obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions facts available resources constraints and organizational values.
• Leading Change. Driving organizational and cultural changes needed to achieve strategic objectives; catalyzing new approaches to improve results by transforming organizational culture systems or products/services; helping others overcome resistance to change

Benefits highlights

• Our Recreation and Fitness Center offers recorded fitness classes to help you fit movement into your day.
• SAS supports your well-being with programs that reduce stress and distractions to help you stay healthy and productive.
• You will receive a competitive salary package and fringe benefits.
• You will grow in an energizing and flexible environment.
• You will enjoy flexibility as we operate in a hybrid model.

You are welcome here.

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