Technical Localization Specialist

What to Expect

Tesla is looking for a skilled Localization Specialist to join our team in Palo Alto, California. In this role, you’ll help ensure that all new UI features across Tesla’s vehicle infotainment systems (Model S/X, Model 3/Y, Cybertruck) are seamlessly localized to provide an exceptional user experience for our global markets.

As a Localization Specialist, you will collaborate closely with developers, feature owners, and designers to ensure Tesla’s user interfaces are both culturally and linguistically tailored for customers worldwide. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, brings a blend of strong translation skills and localization expertise, has experience in software testing, and is passionate about innovative technology. Flexibility to work unconventional hours, including weekends, when necessary, is also essential.

What You’ll Do

• Translate and review customer-facing UI strings, mobile app content, and release notes for your target language
• Create and validate JIRA tickets, monitor newly introduced strings, and address source string issues as needed
• Assess processes to identify improvement opportunities and develop tools or scripts to streamline
• Perform regular checks on localized content for each release to identify and address bugs or inconsistencies
• Manage translation projects using tools like Smartling, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes
• Coordinate internal and external review processes to maintain and improve translation quality standards
• Trans-create and manage feature names in compliance with legal, branding, and cultural guidelines
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Website, Owner’s Manual) to align language, style, and terminology across products
• Oversee the creation and upkeep of linguistic assets, including translation memories, glossaries, style guides, and reference materials

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• Translation experience in at least one of the following languages: Hebrew, Arabic, Finnish, Danish, Swedish, Romanian, Greek, Croatian, or Turkish
• Expertise in software localization, including translation, review, and linguistic QA processes
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Stash, JIRA, Jenkins, and Git
• Experience with Python, Regex, and RestAPI is a plus
• Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and related workflows
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Thrives working in a fast-paced, collaborative, and dynamic environment

Compensation and Benefits

Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program

Expected Compensation

$60,000 – $210,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Tesla is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any factor, including veteran status and disability status, protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Tesla is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. Please let your recruiter know if you need an accommodation at any point during the interview process.

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