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Description

We are looking for a passionate, team-oriented, and talented engineer to join our team to build automation solutions that will directly contribute to OPEX savings. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with some of the best engineers and PMs in the industry and help support and shape the direction of automation and MT systems within one of the Amazon’s largest localization networks.

As a Localization Engineer, you will be responsible for scaling localization capabilities through automation and tooling. Solutions that you design and implement in the localization process will have a direct impact on improving the team's efficiency and accelerating time to market of localized products world-wide. You will be developing the solution in integrating and automating localization workflows and processes across system and tools, increasing efficiency and productivity of translation and localization operations. You will start from small to big business problems, look into complex localization processes and workflows, investigate the advantage and limitations of existing systems and tools, drive automation priorities from concept to delivery. You will also lead and own the tooling strategy and development that changing today's localization operating models for scalability and flexibility optimization. You will work closely with cross-function teams to translate requirements and problems into automation solutions with ROI and prioritization mindset. As a successful candidate, you have strong programming skills and track record working in localization domain to design and deliver clear and readable deliverables with mission-critical reliability. You learn quickly, ramp up quickly, prioritize tradeoffs and align with partner teams to deliver the highest quality.

Key job responsibilities

• Develop scripts and tools to automate the localization and translation workflows.

• Optimize existing integration and tools to improve business scalability and efficiency.

• Design metrics and methodology for automation and tooling performance measurement.

• Develop localization QA engineering processes, workflows and dependencies independently and reliably.

• Influence partner and dependent engineering teams' roadmaps and priorities. Think analytically and effectively communicate problems and fixes.

• Own the design, development, and maintenance of ongoing metrics, reports, analyses, dashboards, etc. to drive key business decisions.

• Keep up to date with advances in big data technologies and run pilots to design the data architecture to scale with the increased data volume using AWS and GenAI.

About the team

The Selling Partner Support (SP Support) organization in Amazon provides world-class support to our global Selling Partners. The Language Experience, Localization, and Insights (LELI) team in this org, removes language barriers for global selling partners, ensuring they can access information and solutions to sell on Amazon worldwide in their Language of Preference. Working across Seller, Vendor, and Brand Protection domains, we leverage technologies, human expertise, and hybrid approaches to deliver accurate, relevant, actionable, and culturally adapted localization for SPs, agents (associates, investigators), and Amazon teams.

Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

- 3+ years of experience with at least one modern programming or scripting language (Java, JavaScript, C/C++, C#, Python, Rust, Pearl and etc.)

- 5+ years of experience in globalization localization, localizability and content management.

- Excellent knowledge of content development cycle with different CMSs and TMSs.

- Proficient knowledge in localization processes and testing.

Preferred Qualifications

- Master’s degree and above in engineering.

- Ability to explain complex concepts, problems and solutions in easy-to-understand terms.

- Experience on Machine Translations and quality evaluations.

- Knowledge of language data analytics and management.

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you’re applying in isn’t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several US geographic markets. The base pay for this position ranges from $94,800/year in our lowest geographic market up to $185,000/year in our highest geographic market. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amazon is a total compensation company. Dependent on the position offered, equity, sign-on payments, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. For more information, please visit https://www.aboutamazon.com/workplace/employee-benefits . This position will remain posted until filled. Applicants should apply via our internal or external career site.