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Manager, Localization Technology

Apple· Corporate Functions
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Cupertino, CA$195.2k - $293.8kFull-timePosted 2mo ago

About the role

Leads the design, implementation, and ongoing refinement of an AI-powered language technology stack and localization production ecosystem for Apple Retail and related organizations. Focuses on integrating translation management, machine translation, AI services, and enterprise content systems, with governance, metrics, and change management across cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

  • - Own and evolve the end-to-end localization technology strategy, designing modern architectures that integrate TMS, CMS, machine translation, and AI services into resilient, scalable workflows
  • - Lead internationalization (i18n) strategy and define comprehensive quality assurance programs — including systems testing, i18n validation, and in-context LQA — embedded throughout the software development lifecycle
  • - Evaluate emerging localization technologies and AI capabilities, developing business cases and roadmaps that deliver measurable operational and business value
  • - Partner with Retail Technology, IS&T, Procurement, Legal, Information Security, and the broader Apple Localization community to align strategy, governance, and roadmap priorities across the organization
  • - Design and implement workflow automation solutions that streamline content intake, routing, file handling, quality assurance, and reporting at scale
  • - Establish and enforce technical governance, standards, and best practices across localization platforms, integrations, and operational processes
  • - Define and monitor platform performance metrics and operational KPIs to continuously optimize the localization technology ecosystem
  • - Drive continuous improvement through automation, APIs, orchestration, and systems integration to improve quality, speed, and scalability
  • - Lead organizational change management for new localization technologies, including adoption strategies, enablement, and success measurement
  • - Lead and mentor team of Localization Producers that support language technology solutions; influence senior cross-functional stakeholders and executive leadership through clear technology strategy, roadmap planning, and business case development

Qualifications

  • - 12+ years of progressive experience in localization technology, language engineering, or enterprise content platforms within global consumer technology or high-profile consumer brands, with 7+ years in a people leadership role managing and mentoring teams
  • - Demonstrated track record of leading multi-million dollar enterprise localization platform implementations end-to-end — including TMS selection, RFP processes, vendor management, and global deployment — with hands-on experience across TMS, CAT tools, MT/AI-enabled workflows, APIs, and enterprise SaaS platforms
  • - Proven experience connecting CMS platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager) to translation management systems and MT providers through APIs and orchestration layers, with a history of designing scalable, automated content workflows that reduce manual handling
  • - Verifiable history of delivering localization, translation management, or enterprise-level tools — evidenced by named products, platforms, or tools delivered — including authoring business requirements, metrics, and user stories for engineering and UI/UX teams
  • - Experience leading large cross-functional programs partnering with engineering, product, legal, procurement, and security, with a track record of guiding complex, multi-phase technology projects across the full development lifecycle
  • - Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Linguistics, Localization, or related technical discipline
  • - Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Localization, or related field
  • - Experience managing global vendors and associated budgets
  • - Passion for innovation and emerging AI technologies that transform global content delivery, localization quality, and operational efficiency
  • - Language skills in one or more languages other than English, with understanding of linguistic challenges posed by different language families
  • - Ability to navigate and incorporate cultural nuances into machine translation models to resonate with diverse global audiences

Skills

Required:Localization technology strategyInternationalization (i18n)Quality assurance for i18nTMS, CMS, MT integrationWorkflow automation

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • education-related reimbursement including tuition
  • potential discretionary bonuses or commission payments
  • relocation assistance may be available
  • Apple employee stock programs (RSUs, Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
Last updated Sep 25, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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