Apple

Manager, Localization Technology

Apple$160K — $190K *
Consumer Technology
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in localization technology or enterprise content platforms
  • 10+ years in a leadership role managing teams
  • Experience with multi-million dollar localization platform implementations
  • Hands-on experience with TMS, CAT tools, and MT/AI workflows
  • History of connecting CMS platforms with TMS and MT providers through APIs
  • Experience delivering localization or enterprise tools with tangible outcomes
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of AI-driven language technology stacks
  • Refine localization production ecosystem for dynamic content
  • Collaborate with partners to analyze and modernize workflows
  • Integrate emerging language technologies into existing systems
  • Drive operational excellence and technology modernization
  • Own the architecture of scalable localization workflows
  • Foster cross-functional partnerships to support content needs

Benefits

  • Continuous professional development opportunities
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment
  • Access to cutting-edge technology and tools
  • A chance to impact global content delivery
  • Involvement in large-scale, high-impact projects
Full Job Description
In this role, you9ll be responsible for leading the design, implementation and ongoing refinement of an AI-powered language technology stack, future thinking the localization production ecosystem for dynamic content generation and global immediacy. The technology ecosystem will be designed for precision and scale, seamlessly integrating across content creation, localization orchestration workflows and language assets and deployment environments. You will work hands-on with cross-functional partners to analyze existing workflows, identify opportunities for automation and modernization, and help define how emerging language technologies (MT, LLMs, post-editing frameworks, quality evaluation methods) can be effectively integrated into orchestration platforms and Apple Retail content systems. Description This role leads the localization technology strategy and platform ecosystem supporting Apple9s worldwide Retail and People organizations. You will own the architecture, implementation, and continuous improvement of scalable localization workflows - integrating translation management, machine translation, AI services, and enterprise content systems. Working across a broad set of cross-functional partners, you will drive technology modernization, operational excellence, and global readiness across a complex, high-impact and dynamic content landscape. Minimum Qualifications 15+ years of progressive experience in localization technology, language engineering, or enterprise content platforms within global consumer technology or high-profile consumer brands, with 10+ 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 Bachelor9s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Linguistics, Localization, or a related technical discipline Preferred Qualifications Master9s 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 a deep understanding of the linguistic challenges posed by different language families Ability to navigate and incorporate cultural nuances into machine translation models, ensuring translations resonate authentically with diverse global audiences

About Apple

Apple is a corporation that designs, manufactures, and markets mobile communication and media devices, personal computers, portable digital music players, and sells a variety of related software, services, peripherals, networking solutions, and third-party digital content and applications. Apple provides many products and services, including iPhone; iPad; iPod; Mac; Apple TV; a portfolio of consumer and professional software applications; the iOS and OS X operating systems; iCloud; and accessories, service, and support offerings. It sells its products worldwide through its retail stores, online stores, direct sales force and third-party cellular network carriers, wholesalers, retailers, and value-added resellers to the consumer and also sells third-party iPhone, iPad, Mac and iPod compatible products, including application software and accessories through its online and retail stores. Introduced in 1984, the Macintosh was the first widely sold personal computer with a graphical user interface (GUI). That feature and others such as an improved floppy drive design and a low-cost hard drive that made data retrieval faster helped Apple cultivate a reputation for innovation. Apple was named as the most admired company in the United States in 2008 and in the world from 2008 to 2012 by the Fortune magazine. The company was founded by Steven Paul Jobs, Steve Wozniak, and Ronald Gerald Wayne on April 1, 1976, and is headquartered in Cupertino, California.

Apple Careers

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Learn more about Apple
Size
154,000 employees
Market Cap
$2,074.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$63.9 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11.5%
Revenue
$294.1 billion
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