Senior Software Engineer, Localization Engineering
Autodesk Canada Co.
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The Senior Software Engineer will play a key role in optimizing and improving localization for Autodesk product and content. This will involve close collaboration with software and content development teams. You will be responsible for developing and maintaining tools, processes, and data necessary for scalable, efficient localization and for ensuring the smooth production of Autodesk's localized products.
The ideal candidate is a full stack developer experienced in services development, process automation, and technology, who is also capable of providing technical support to internal Autodesk stakeholders and external vendor teams. This role demands strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, as well as a solid understanding of localization engineering processes. This role is based in British Columbia, Canada.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain tools, automated processes, and documentation to support scalable software localization and testing
- Stay current with industry trends and technologies, proactively anticipating future localization requirements
- Drive and contribute to the design, development, and deployment of innovative solutions for delivering localized products to customers
- Analyze products for international readiness, focusing on web/mobile applications and cloud services. Provide actionable recommendations and contribute to the necessary development efforts
- Advise and influence development teams to improve globalization strategies, ensuring an exceptional international user experience while optimizing localization stability and cost-effectiveness
- Provide second-level technical support to localization vendor engineering teams
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field
- 5+ years of experience in web and mobile development
Proficiency with programming and scripting languages, including some or all of the following: Python, JavaScript, Scala, Java, Akka, Slick, C++, C#, QT, Perl
- Experience with microservices architecture, development, and monitoring (e.g., Grafana)
- Strong understanding of internationalization best practices
- Knowledge of databases (SQL, NoSQL)
- Experience with cloud services, particularly Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or similar cloud technologies
- Familiarity with process automation and streamlining workflows
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a track record of developing creative technical solutions
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Good understanding of AI capabilities and best use-cases
- Experience collaborating within a multicultural, geographically dispersed team
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in localizing web and mobile applications
- Experience with Content Management Systems, and localization tools (e.g., Passolo, WorldServer, Memsource)
- Leadership experience
- Familiarity with NMT/ML technologies
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Summary
Develop and maintain tools and processes for scalable software localization and testing.
Job title
Senior Software Engineer, Localization Engineering
Experience level
5+ years
Minimum experience
5+ years exp
Industry
software
Location requirements
Vancouver, BC, Canada; remote work not specified
Salary
$107k–$157k
Visa sponsorship
H-1B sponsor history
Management role
No
Required skills
Preferred skills
Specializations
Structured locations inferred from the posting.
Vancouver, BC, Canada