Localization Specialist

What To Expect
We are looking for a talented, passionate Localization Specialist to join our growing Tesla Energy Tooling, Process, and Training team, based in Hayward, California. To ensure high-quality translations of technical content for Tesla Energy products, we need an experienced Localization Specialist to work effectively with our product managers, content authors, local reviewers, platform vendors, and third-party language service providers, creating a seamless content experience for global audiences.

What You'll Do

Coordinate the production (translation, review, quality assurance, and implementation) of translations for technical documents, videos, and other content mediums (Example: eLearning modules)

Identify and resolve linguistic and market-specific issues before launch

Respond to translators’ inquiries and provide instructions and visual context as needed

Work with external localization vendors to manage translation schedules and quality, ensuring they are within Tesla KPIs

Develop and maintain key business partnerships with cross-functional teams (local markets, Technical Publications, Video Production, Firmware, Legal, etc.) and regularly communicate with them to align and calibrate language, style, terminology, and process

Create and maintain linguistic assets (translation memories, glossaries, style guides, reference material)

Provide and maintain necessary enablement for internal and external key stakeholders

What You'll Bring

2+ years of experience in web and/or software localization processes desirable

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and collaboration skills with ability to work in a highly cross-functionally environment

Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment

Experience building, developing, and managing highly effective programs and processes

Eye for detail, even under pressure

Experience working with localization tools such as Trados Enterprise is a plus

Benefits
Compensation and 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 - $120,000/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.

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