Localization Software Engineer

Localization Software Engineer - Remote in EST/CST time zone or Hybrid, Cary, North Carolina

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The Globalization team is looking for a Localization Engineer. You will help develop, maintain and support the Localization Pipeline and technology at SAS, guide the team forward with adopting GenAI technology to assist the Localization process, and ensure the Globalization Project Management, Translation and QA teams have all the tools and solutions in place to effectively perform their tasks.

• Designs and develops high quality and scalable solutions within established timelines while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Design, develop, and maintain scalable components and services that support the localization pipeline.
• Build internal tools and automation to improve efficiency for globalization, translation, and localization QA teams.
• Implement and enhance integrations with translation management systems and related workflows.
• Create and refine tools and workflows that leverage GenAI‑driven or automation‑driven enhancements for multilingual support.
• Contribute to the design and development of AI‑based agentic localization frameworks/services to support both internal and external use cases.
• Collaborate closely with Globalization PMs, Translators, Localization QA, and Product Development teams to ensure seamless end‑to‑end localization processes.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and optimize systems that support multilingual content delivery.
• Participates in project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts project lead or manager of issues meeting schedule.
• Maintains accountability for the entire life cycle of the code including support for both internal and external consumers.
• Be encouraged to participate in open‑source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability. These are our values and influence everything we do.

• 5 years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related quantitative field
• Strong programming experience in Go, Type Script or Python.
• Experience with Git Hub Actions, Git workflows, and CI/CD automation.
• Working knowledge of software localization, methodologies, and languages
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and CI/CD best practices
• Experience with Smartling or other TMS platforms.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.

• Technical Knowledge & Skills
  - Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position‑related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Communication
  - Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Collaborating
  - Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Ability to work collaboratively across PM, engineering, translation, and QA teams.
• Experience building GenAI‑powered tools or integrating MT systems.
• Knowledge of internationalization and global readiness best practices.
• Experience maintaining backend services supporting multilingual workflows.
• Proficiency in an additional language.

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