Localization Specialist

What to Expect We are looking for a talented, AI-savvy Localization Specialist to join our team based across EMEA HQ in Amsterdam. Tesla’s global IT Localization team manages 65 websites, across 54 countries, covering 34 languages and counting. To ensure high-quality translations on tesla.com and other digital products, we need an experienced Localization Specialist to work effectively with our LLMs, product managers, developers, content authors, local reviewers, and language services providers; creating a seamless and positive user experience for all visitors of our website.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate the production (MTPE, review and implementation) of translations for web content and other digital products, e.g. Mobile app, E-mails and internal software UI
• Identify and fix linguistic and market specific issues before launch
• Respond to language inquiries and provide instructions and visual context if needed
• Work with external localization vendors to manage translation schedules, quality, and procurement (pricing and invoicing)
• Coordinate the internal review process and maintain regular contact and keep engagement and motivation high for our 50+ EMEA reviewers
• Develop and maintain key relationships with cross-functional teams (local markets, Web Content, Tech Pubs, Firmware, Legal, etc.) and regularly communicate with them to align and calibrate language, style and terminology
• Create and maintain linguistic assets (TMs, glossaries, style guides, reference material)
• Initiate AI based solutions to improve translation turnaround times while keeping high quality standards and lowering costs
• Support in continuously improving the localization process and provide necessary training to internal and external key stakeholders What You'll Bring* BA/BS or equivalent 4-year university degree in Translation Studies, Linguistics, Computer Science, Digital Media, Communications or similar is desirable
• 2+ years of experience in web and/or software localization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Eye for detail, even under pressure
• Experience working with Smartling is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.