Localization Engineer

4 Days ago • 3-4 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

The Localization Engineer will support the project management team by analyzing and preparing localization kits. They will collaborate with the Linguistic team, ensuring smooth operation of CAT tools like MemoQ, Plunet, and Smartling. Responsibilities include analyzing source files, assisting with workflows, leading training sessions, participating in client calls, and providing tool support. The role requires experience in localization processes, strong knowledge of localization tools, and excellent English communication skills. The candidate should have a proactive and independent mindset. They should be confident in managing customer relationships and interpersonal communication skills. They will also be familiar with the principles of internationalization and globalization.
Must have:
  • Experience in localization processes and engineering.
  • In-depth knowledge of localization tools like MemoQ, Plunet, and Smartling.
  • Solid grasp of regular expressions.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
Good to have:
  • Proactive and independent mindset.
  • Experience managing customer relationships.
Perks:
  • Support a harmonious work-life balance.
  • Additional leave entitlements that continue to grow each year.
  • Performance and salary review every year.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • Subsidy for the BVG public transport ticket.
  • Access to office garden.
  • Snacks and drinks in the kitchen.
  • Gaming room.
  • Pet-friendly office.

Job Details

LEVEL UP AND START A NEW ADVENTURE!

At Altagram, we are seeking a talented Localization Engineer to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will support the project management team by analyzing and preparing localization kits. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with the Linguistic team, providing assistance throughout all localization processes. This includes ensuring the seamless operation of our CAT tools and localization software, particularly MemoQ, Plunet, and Smartling.
Ideally for this position candidates should be based or looking to relocate to Berlin.

YOUR ROLE

  • Conduct thorough analysis and preparation of diverse source files and formats to optimize localization project workflows.
  • Partner with various teams to enhance their workflows, assisting with repetitive and specialized tasks to improve overall efficiency.
  • Identify technical training needs and lead informative sessions for project managers and linguistic coordinators, empowering the team with essential skills.
  • Actively participate in internal or client calls to provide support to project managers and sales representatives, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
  • Offer comprehensive assistance to the entire team in utilizing our tools and resolving any technical challenges that may arise.


Your profile

  • Extensive experience in localization processes and localization engineering, demonstrating a strong foundation in the field.
  • In-depth knowledge of key localization tools, including MemoQ, Plunet, and Smartling, ensuring efficient project execution.
  • A solid grasp of regular expressions is essential for this role, facilitating precise text manipulation and localization.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English are required to convey ideas clearly and effectively.
  • A proactive and independent mindset, with the ability to solve problems and make decisive decisions autonomously.
  • A minimum of 3-4 years of experience as a Localization Engineer, showcasing a depth of knowledge and expertise.
  • Confidence in managing customer relationships, paired with excellent interpersonal communication abilities.
  • Familiarity with standard software, particularly MS Office, with a focus on Excel for data management and analysis.
  • Familiarity with the principles of internationalization and globalization, enhancing the ability to work in diverse markets.


Why us?

The heart of our success lies in our powerful, diverse team, strengthened by their care and understanding for each other. As a member of the Altagram Group, you can expect to work in an exciting environment filled with passionate people who share your devotion for detail and love for games. We bring together the top talents from different levels of experience - from budding beginners, all the way up to professionals.
At Altagram everyone is celebrated for their unique backgrounds, life experiences and mindsets. We value personal growth and strive for an equal opportunity workplace that welcomes every individual. We strongly believe that when we create space for everyone's story - from wherever it originates - we will thrive as a result of this collective knowledge! Together our different perspectives will empower us on a journey towards innovation in our industry, setting new standards along the way.
Join us today so that your voice may help shape tomorrow!
SOME OF OUR BENEFITS

  • We support a harmonious work-life balance. After your first year with us, you’ll receive additional leave entitlements that continue to grow each year because we believe in rewarding long-term commitment. 
  • At Altagram, regular feedback is a key part of our culture. We believe in transparent communication and continuous development. Every year, all employees benefit from both a performance and salary review. To recognize individual contributions, we also offer a performance-related bonus. 
  • To make your commute easier, all Berlin-based team members also benefit from a subsidy for the BVG public transport ticket.
  • Enjoy the warm seasons in our beautiful office garden, which truly comes to life in spring and summer. Whether you're taking your meeting outdoors, working from your laptop in the sun, or enjoying your lunch surrounded by greenery, there’s always a space to recharge. Our popular barbecues and lively gatherings with clients and partners bring the team together and keep our community spirit strong.
  • In our kitchen you will always find snacks or a variety of drinks. Grab a cold beer after work and end the day with a chat with your teammates.
  • Need a quick reset during the day? Head to our gaming room to play darts or fire up one of the consoles. Choose from a curated library of games and challenge your teammates – fun and friendly competition included.
  • We also welcome your furry companions to the office! Embrace the paw-sitive vibes as pets bring joy and a calming energy to our workplace.

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About The Company

A good video game has the ability to completely immerse its players in a different reality. 

Our mission is to give each game the uniquely tailored localization it deserves. This is the spirit that drives our work at Altagram, day after day. We are passionate about video games and driven by the idea of contributing to the launch of a successful title. It takes passion and expertise to achieve the level of quality that will make your game different and stand out in the marketplace.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with headquarters in Berlin, Germany; Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. Altagram brings together a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. 


Altagram devises personalized and effective solutions for developers'​ and publishers'​ needs in over 50 languages, guaranteeing the highest quality localization each and every time. Through our flexibility, reliability, passion and quality-oriented thinking our ultimate goals are satisfied customers and happy players.


We are a global multilingual game localization and audio production agency with offices in Berlin, Germany, Seoul, South Korea and Montreal, Canada. We are a talented and passionate team with years of experience in the video game and localization industry. With more than 5,500 game titles localized, we are a reliable partner to bring games to a worldwide audience. 


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