Localization Specialist, Digital Experience

What To Expect
We are looking for a talented, passionate Localization Specialist to join our growing team based in Fremont, California. Tesla’s Localization team manages 50 locales, across 40 markets, covering 30+ languages and counting. To ensure high-quality translations on Tesla’s public facing website and other digital products, we need an experienced Localization Specialist to work effectively with our product managers, developers, content authors, local reviewers, and third-party language services providers, creating a seamless and positive user experience for all visitors of our website.

What You’ll Do

Coordinate the production (translate, review, QA and implementation) of translations for web content and other digital products, e.g. Mobile app, Tesla Account, E-mails, internal system.

Identify and fix linguistic and market specific issues before launch

Respond to translators’ inquiries and provide instructions and visual context as needed

Work with external localization vendors to manage translation schedules and quality

Develop and maintain key relationships with cross-functional teams (local markets, 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)

Support in continuously improving the localization process and provide necessary training to internal and external key stakeholders

What You’ll Bring

Degree in Engineering, Translation Studies, Linguistics, Communications or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in web and/or software localization

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks 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

Fluent spoken and written language skills in one of APAC languages is a plus

Benefits
Compensation and Benefits
Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction

Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits

Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution

Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits

Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays

Back-up childcare and parenting support resources

Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance

Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs

Tesla Babies program

Commuter benefits

Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$80,000 – $168,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

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