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Roblox

Localization Program Manager

San Mateo, CA

In this role, you will work closely with product managers, engineers, designers, and international ... Develop and execute localization strategies aligned with product roadmaps and overall business ...

Roblox

Localization Program Manager

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$167.07K - $206.58K/yr

Partner with product management, engineering, and design teams to integrate localization ... requirements early in the development cycle. * Develop and execute localization strategies aligned ...

OpenAI

Software Engineer, Localization

San Francisco, CA · On-site

Responsibilities : • Build and scale OpenAI's localization, content, and experimentation platform ... Required : • Strong software engineering experience building backend or full-stack systems. • ...

OpenAI

Software Engineer, Localization

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$185K - $300K/yr

We develop the systems that power localization, international product launches, and high-quality ... Have strong software engineering experience building backend or full-stack systems. * Have ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Localization Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization Engineer, you need a strong background in computer science, software development, and an understanding of internationalization (i18n) principles, often supported by a relevant degree. Proficiency with localization tools (such as SDL Trados, memoQ, or XLIFF), programming languages (like Python, JavaScript, or C++), and version control systems is essential. Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and effective communication enable you to collaborate across technical and non-technical teams. These skills ensure accurate adaptation of products for global markets, maintaining both software functionality and cultural relevance.

What are some common challenges faced by Localization Engineers during the software release cycle?

Localization Engineers often face challenges such as tight deadlines, managing multiple language assets, and ensuring that localized content integrates seamlessly with the original software. Coordinating with developers, translators, and QA teams requires strong communication skills to resolve issues like text expansion, encoding problems, or UI misalignment across languages. Proactively using automation tools and maintaining clear documentation can help streamline the workflow and minimize last-minute surprises during releases.

What is localization engineering?

Localization engineering is the process of adapting software, websites, or digital content to meet the linguistic, cultural, and technical requirements of a specific target market or region. Localization engineers work closely with translators, developers, and project managers to ensure that products function correctly in different languages and locales. Their responsibilities often include preparing files for translation, maintaining localization tools, managing workflows, and addressing technical challenges such as text expansion, encoding, or formatting issues. The goal is to deliver a seamless user experience that feels natural to users in each target region.

What is the difference between Localization Engineering vs Localization Specialist?

AspectLocalization EngineeringLocalization Specialist
CredentialsTechnical degrees, certifications in software or localization toolsLanguage degrees, translation certifications
Work EnvironmentSoftware development teams, technical projectsTranslation agencies, content teams
Employer & IndustryTech companies, gaming, software firmsPublishing, media, translation services
Primary FocusDeveloping and maintaining localization tools and pipelinesTranslating and adapting content for target markets

Localization Engineering focuses on creating and maintaining technical tools for localization, while Localization Specialists handle content translation and adaptation. Both roles are essential in the localization process but differ in technical versus linguistic focus.

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Rover Navigation/Localization Engineer

Astrolab

Hawthorne, CA • On-site

$132K - $209K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Rover Navigation/Localization Engineer
Application Deadline: 27 July 2026
Department: Software Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Hawthorne, California
Reporting To: Denise Brown
Compensation: $132,000 - $209,000 / year
Description
Venturi Astrolab, Inc. (Astrolab) is pioneering new ways to explore and operate on distant planetary bodies. We are singularly focused on designing, building, and operating a fleet of multi-purpose commercial planetary rovers to extend and enhance humanity's presence in the solar system. We are seeking motivated, creative, and exceptional people to join our world-class team.
The rover navigation/localization engineer will be responsible for the design, analysis, development, tuning, verification, and validation of localization solutions for Astrolab's rovers. Astrolab's localization solutions utilize inputs from multiple types of sensors (e.g. IMU, star tracker, Lidar, cameras) to estimate vehicle state while also tolerating real world conditions such as data dropouts, invalid data, transmission latencies, and similar. The rover navigation/localization engineer will be creating localization solutions that function reliably under real world conditions.
What you'll do:
  • Design, prototype, and analyze navigation/localization algorithms for extraplanetary mobility systems using simulated and real data from motor resolvers, IMUs, star trackers, cameras, and lidars
  • Support development of a GNC simulation, sensor models, and tooling for analysis, verification, and validation of rover localization algorithms
  • Analyze localization algorithm performance under real-world conditions such as faulty sensors, invalid data, data dropouts, variable data latencies, and poor lighting conditions
  • Perform Monte Carlo analysis to demonstrate localization algorithm performance to a high degree of statistical significance under nominal and off-nominal conditions
  • Support navigation/localization flight software implementation, testing, and verification
  • Support field testing of localization solutions on multiple test platforms
  • Stand up automated pipelines, test scenarios, test pass/fail criteria, and test reports for localization flight software verification and validation
  • Support live rover operations and troubleshoot any localization issues that may arise during lunar operations

What you'll bring:
  • 7+ years designing, developing, and testing real world navigation/localization systems for rovers or GPS-denied navigation systems for terrestrial wheeled vehicles
  • Significant experience with odometry based on multiple sensors (e.g. IMU, wheel resolvers, LIDAR, cameras, etc.)
  • Significant experience designing, tuning, developing, analyzing, and verifying Kalman filters, particle filters, or similar for wheeled vehicle navigation/localization
  • Strong familiarity with equations of motion for wheeled vehicles operating on challenging terrain
  • Experience with practical application of visual odometry algorithms
  • Significant experience dealing with real world issues that affect navigation/localization system design and performance, such as invalid data, dropped packets, data latencies, blurry images, and similar
  • Experience supporting a navigation/localization system through the entire lifecycle, from early design through live vehicle operations
  • Strong C++ and Python coding skills
  • Experience developing the tool suite needed for verification and validation of navigation/localization algorithms and flight software

Benefits and Perks
  • Join a team of best-in-class engineers building the foundation of planetary surface exploration
  • Equity ownership in the company
  • Comprehensive health benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and mental health support
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Flexible PTO and parental leave
  • Home office set up reimbursement
  • Weekly lunch stipend, plus complimentary snacks and beverages on-site
  • Once a month social hour on-site with food and drinks

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