Localization Academy

Localization Specialist

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Working At Bitso

We are a diverse team that takes pride in understanding the perspectives of others. We fully embrace working remotely and we are eager to act, improve and accelerate progress inside and outside of our organization.

To drive revolutionary changes in society and make crypto useful, we delight our customers with world-class products, deep care, and intentional empathy.

Your Purpose

As part of the Localization team in Design, your work will have a real impact on Bitso’s mission to make crypto useful, ensuring that our content effectively resonates with and suits the needs of our Mexican users. Based on your linguistic expertise and deep understanding of the country’s context, you’ll translate/edit/proofread the EN es_MX UI content to make sure that it delivers a strong local experience.

You’ll also collaborate with Marketing and other teams to advise on the cultural nuances of the target market, assure translation quality, consistency in messaging and adherence to brand guidelines. Your role will also involve operational tasks, such as terminology management, style guide maintenance, and much more! If you have a passion for languages and are willing to provide top-notch quality translations that will support a dazzling in-app experience and our brand growth, we would love to hear from you!

Reports To

Localization Supervisor

Who You Are

  • Native speaker of Mexican Spanish
  • Proficient level of English
  • Bachelor’s degree in Languages or Translation
  • Relevant experience in the localization industry
  • Strong translation, writing, and editing skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with CAT tools, QA tools and machine translation systems
  • Knowledge of terminology, translation memory and project management
  • Ability to take on challenging projects, meet deadlines and work under pressure
  • Capacity to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners
  • Knowledge of Brazilian Portuguese is a plus

What You Will Do

Provide high-quality English Mexican Spanish translations (and vice-versa) for our products, communications and other touch points.

  • Edit and proofread both es_MX and EN content.
  • Work closely with the Design team to adapt our products to the local market and fix linguistic and market-specific issues before launch.
  • Translate/edit/proofread Marketing copies and other content types.
  • Identify key improvements in the existing es_MX content in our platforms.
  • Maintain and improve our Style Guide and Glossary for Mexico.
  • Assess the quality of outsourced translations and provide improvement recommendations.
  • Help refine our localization processes based on the needs of each team to adapt to an ever-changing business.
  • Research in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion suggests that individuals may hesitate to apply for jobs if they do not meet all the listed criteria. At Bitso, we value diversity and your unique strengths could be just what we’re looking for. If this role excites you but you don’t match every point in the description, we still want to hear from you.

    Who We Are

    With over 8 million users, Bitso is the leading cryptocurrency platform in Latin America. We are developing the cryptocurrency ecosystem in the region and enabling financial inclusion. We believe crypto is the future of finance, and we’re committed to making it useful by providing equal access to safe and intuitive financial products.

    When we hire people for our team, we specifically test for the following traits in addition to our cultural values:

    • Mission-Driven: We seek individuals who are passionate about crypto and Bitso’s mission and resilient in facing industry challenges
    • High Sense of Urgency: We prioritize candidates who demonstrate a high sense of urgency and responsibility.
    • Exceptional Hard Skills: We seek individuals who possess exceptional skills in their respective fields, with no room for mediocrity.
    • Self-Management: We look for individuals who can independently manage their work, career, and professional development.

    Compensation & Benefits

    At Bitso, you are taking the front seat on the edge of crypto innovation, creating the next generation of crypto-powered products.

    So for those willing to commit, adapt and pioneer the most important change of the century we offer:

    • Me Time program, including unlimited paid time off.
    • Remote-first work environment.
    • Employee Stock Option program.
    • Zero trading fees through our Bitso Alpha app.
    • Extended Family Leave Policy: all birthing parents, non-birthing parents and adopting parents are eligible for a 4-months leave.
    • Premium health, dental and life insurances in Mexico, Gibraltar, Colombia, USA, Brazil and Argentina.
    • Volunteering days.
    • Monthly stipend for gym memberships, relaxation activities, sports equipment, cooking classes, books, entertainment and more.

    Want to leave an undoubtedly legacy with us? Fasten your seatbelt and join this spaceship, where you will find exponential growth and the opportunity to thrive!

    • These are the applicable requisites, although equivalent competencies in any of the above will also be considered.
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