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Position Overview
We’re seeking a Software Engineer with deep expertise in localization workflows and tools to strengthen the technical foundation of localized products and content at Autodesk. This role combines strong backend engineering skills with hands-on experience in translation management systems, automation frameworks, and end-to-end localization processes.
In this role, you will partner closely with a member of the Localization Program Management team. While the Program Lead drives strategy and coordination, you will serve as the technical leader for localization decisions and quality standards for assigned products or content. You will also design and build automated solutions and system integrations that enable efficient building, translation, validation, and testing of localized products and content at scale.
Responsibilities
Serve as the technical authority for localization implementation and quality standards within assigned products or content areas.
Build and enhance integrations between product systems and localization platforms (e.g., TMS, content repositories, CI/CD pipelines)
Develop automation to support content extraction, file processing, translation handoff, validation, and testing
Improve efficiency, quality, and scalability of localization production through engineering-driven solutions
Provide technical guidance to suppliers and internal teams on localization tooling and implementation
Identify workflow bottlenecks and drive improvements through system enhancements and automation
Contribute to the evolution of shared localization tools and technical standards
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience
5+ years of software engineering experience
Proficiency in one or more programming languages (e.g., Java, C#, Python, JavaScript)
Experience building APIs, microservices, and system integrations
Strong hands-on experience with localization tools and translation management systems (e.g., Phrase, Passolo, or similar)
Solid understanding of end-to-end localization workflows (content extraction, translation, review, QA, release)
Experience with databases (SQL / NoSQL) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.)
Experience designing or improving automation frameworks
Preferred Qualifications
Experience integrating localization workflows into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with automated linguistic QA or validation tooling
Exposure to AI-driven translation or workflow automation
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