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Meta

Program Manager, Localization Testing

Menlo Park, CA · On-site +1

$132K/yr

Experience managing localization testing, QA, or internationalization programs that involve external vendor partners at scale * Experience working with product and engineering teams to translate ...

Meta

Program Manager, Localization Testing

Bellevue, WA · On-site +1

$132K/yr

Experience managing localization testing, QA, or internationalization programs that involve external vendor partners at scale * Experience working with product and engineering teams to translate ...

Centific

Japanese Localization QA Tester

$25/hr

Japanese QA Tester Location : Remote Part-time Requirements * Native-level fluency in Japanese language (grammar, vocabulary, composition, punctuation) * Fluency in English (written and spoken)

SEGA OF AMERICA INC

QA Specialist

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$21 - $28/hr

The QA Specialist is responsible for executing assigned test plans on pre-release software builds ... Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Perform first-party ...

Sega of America

QA Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

The QA Specialist is responsible for executing assigned test plans on pre-release software builds ... Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Perform first-party ...

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As of Jul 21, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization qa in the United States is $46.24, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $50.72 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Localization QA job?

A Localization QA (Quality Assurance) job involves testing translated software, websites, apps, or content to ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and functional consistency. Localization QA testers check for translation errors, UI issues, formatting problems, and functionality defects that may arise due to language differences. Their goal is to ensure that the localized product provides a seamless user experience in the target language and region.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Localization Qa position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Localization QA, you need in-depth knowledge of language localization, attention to detail, and proficiency in at least one foreign language, typically backed by a degree in linguistics, translation, or a related field. Familiarity with QA tools, bug tracking systems like Jira, and CAT tools such as SDL Trados is often required. Strong communication, cultural awareness, and problem-solving skills help you collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and address nuanced language issues. These abilities ensure accurate, culturally-appropriate, and high-quality localized products that meet user expectations worldwide.

What are some common challenges faced by Localization QA professionals?

Localization QA professionals often encounter challenges such as identifying subtle linguistic errors, ensuring cultural appropriateness, and catching formatting issues that may arise from translated content. They must also navigate tight project deadlines and coordinate with global teams across multiple time zones. Staying up to date with evolving localization standards and managing a diverse range of languages or platforms can be demanding. However, these challenges make the role both dynamic and rewarding, offering opportunities to develop specialized expertise and make a tangible impact on global user experiences.

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Program Manager, Localization Testing

Program Manager, Localization Testing

Meta

Menlo Park, CA • On-site, Remote

$132K/yr

Full-time

Posted 13 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

135th of 209 rated software companies

Job description

We are seeking a Program Manager to join Meta's Global Product Quality (GPQ) team and drive localization testing programs. This role is responsible for helping Meta's product teams validate how well their products perform linguistically and functionally across international markets, covering localization testing for AI-powered products, automated test execution, and locale-specific quality validation. You will manage vendor partnerships, design testing methodologies, and work with product, engineering, and i18n teams to turn test results into actionable recommendations. The role requires someone comfortable working collaboratively across a shared portfolio, applying automation to improve how testing gets delivered and reported, and operating across multiple product lines and geographies, prioritizing work based on impact and delivery timelines.
Program Manager, Localization Testing Responsibilities:
  • Own and operate the localization testing program, defining strategy, coverage models, and quality standards for validating translations and locale-specific product experiences across Meta's product portfolio
  • Rethink localization testing for an AI-native world: design and implement automation frameworks that leverage LLMs, AI-powered evaluation, and intelligent test generation to dramatically increase coverage and reduce manual effort
  • Drive in-market localization testing for AI-powered products (e.g., Meta AI), coordinating test design, locale coverage, and delivery timelines to support product launches
  • Manage vendor relationships, budgets, and compliance across localization testing partners, including scoping, performance management, and procurement coordination
  • Partner with product, engineering, and i18n teams to translate localization testing results into actionable product recommendations, ensuring issues are triaged, prioritized, and resolved
  • Build and maintain shared program infrastructure: automated test pipelines, testing methodology standards, bug taxonomy, severity frameworks, and deliverable templates used across localization testing
  • Define and track program metrics that demonstrate localization quality, test coverage, automation rates, and operational health of the localization testing program, reporting progress to i18n leadership
  • Collaborate closely with the broader international testing team to align on shared tooling, processes, and cross-program dependencies while maintaining full ownership of the localization testing workstream

Minimum Qualifications:
  • 8+ years of experience in program management, QA/testing operations, localization, or a related field
  • Experience managing localization testing, QA, or internationalization programs that involve external vendor partners at scale
  • Experience working with product and engineering teams to translate testing findings into product decisions and quality improvements
  • Experience with international markets, localization workflows, or global product operations
  • Experience designing scalable processes, defining metrics, and driving continuous improvement across a testing program

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Background in presenting program outcomes and recommendations to product and engineering leadership
  • Familiarity with localization tooling ecosystems (TMS, CAT tools, pseudo-localization, string extraction pipelines)
  • Experience testing AI-powered or generative AI products across multiple languages and locales
  • Experience managing vendor budgets and contracts, including compliance with contingent workforce policies
  • Experience building or implementing automation for localization testing or QA workflows (e.g., automated linguistic checks, AI-powered test generation, continuous localization validation)
  • Experience applying AI/ML or LLMs to improve testing coverage, efficiency, or quality evaluation

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$132,000/year to $189,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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