Lilt is hiring a
Senior Localization Engineer

Summary

The job is for a part-time contract Post-Sales Engineer with localization background based in Argentina. The role involves working closely with various teams to bring the company's platform to clients, resolving technical issues, assisting with pre- and post-processing challenges, improving internal processes, and meeting SLAs and KPIs.

Requirements

• At least 3+ years of experience in a localization-engineering role
• Understanding of XLIFF, TMX, TBX, and SRX formats (purpose, structure, specifications)
• Familiarity with key localization terms (source, target, translation unit, etc.)
• Knowledge of localization (l10n) and internationalization (i18n) best practices
• Knowledge of common file formats (JSON, XML, HTML, CSV, PO, YAML, STRINGS, RESX, PROPERTIES) including syntax and escaping
• Exposure to translation tools (TMX editors, alignment software, diffing software, OCR software)
• Proficiency in RegEx for text processing tasks (pattern matching, extraction, manipulation)
• Understanding of encoding standards and character sets
• Familiarity with Okapi Framework (Rainbow, components, concepts)
• Knowledge of localization platforms/technologies (CAT, TMS, TM, MT, LMS, CMS, LLM)
• Coding skills (Python for scripting, Java for Okapi Framework)
• Understanding of software development principles and APIs
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Problem-solving skills and ability to analyze issues

Responsibilities

• Debug, resolve, or escalate issues related to LILT’s Connector stack, file filters, and the Okapi Framework
• Assist with resolving customer pre- and post-processing challenges, including localization file prep
• Collaborate with production teams to implement technology-enabled workflows and set up LILT Connectors and file filters
• Continuously improve and suggest improvements to internal and customer localization engineering processes
• Document customer configurations and playbooks for common operating procedures
• Facilitate a feedback loop between customer needs and the engineering team
• Collaborate with colleagues across the company as the point-of-contact for the localization engineering team