Localization Specialist

Job Overview

We seek a Localization Specialist to spearhead the development and optimization of AI-driven translation systems focusing on German language accuracy and cultural relevance. This role involves strategic planning, project leadership, and collaboration across technical and business teams to enhance Joybuy's service communications for the German market.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and rollout of AI Intelligent Translation Systems, including end-to-end setup and strategy for multilingual service communications such as legal terms and customer interaction.
• Optimize language models by training, testing, and refining for German accuracy, idiomatic usage, and brand tone adherence.
• Take full ownership of AI translation projects by managing timelines, coordinating resources, mitigating risks, and ensuring effective teamwork among algorithm, engineering, and business units.
• Establish and enforce rigorous quality evaluation standards for AI translations tailored to German consumer habits, emphasizing precision, privacy, and legal adherence.
• Navigate and resolve challenges within multicultural, multilingual, and cross-time zone collaborative environments.

Candidate Requirements

• Native fluency in German with deep knowledge of German literature and cultural nuances, including consumer linguistic preferences and sensitivities.
• Proficiency in English for business communication.
• Practical experience developing AI translation models, particularly NMT and LLM, including skills in model training, corpus management, and evaluation methods.
• At least three years' experience in project management, demonstrating strong leadership, execution capabilities, and the ability to deliver under uncertainty and limited resources.
• Excellent cross-cultural collaboration capabilities, able to harmonize work practices between Chinese and European teams and foster consensus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to swiftly diagnose issues and generate innovative solutions balancing technology and business requirements.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and adaptive, with an entrepreneurial mindset suited to a dynamic e-commerce setting.