Director, Localization Tools & Platform Job at Expedia Group

Expedia Group Seattle, WA 98127

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Directeur(trice), outils et plateforme de localisation

Nous sommes à la recherche d’un(e) directeur(trice) pour la plateforme de localisation ayant de solides habiletés techniques, une grande expérience de travail directe avec les clients et une capacité à gérer plusieurs projets complexes à la fois. La personne idéale a beaucoup d’expérience avec les outils et les logiciels de localisation, les outils de gestion de traduction (TMS) et la traduction automatique. Elle possède une compréhension approfondie de l’internationalisation ainsi qu’une expérience pratique de résolution de problèmes pour les sitesWeb et les applications de localisation. Dans ce poste, la personne est appelée à travailler en étroite collaboration avec des partenaires internes issus de divers services pour créer et maintenir des stratégies. En tant que l’une des responsables de l’équipe mondiale de localisation, elle joue un rôle déterminant dans la réalisation d’objectifs commerciaux et elle contribue à l’atteinte des objectifs et des produits livrables clés d’Expedia.


Votre mission:

  • Concevoir, développer et mettre en œuvre des stratégies liées aux technologies et aux outils de localisation

  • Diriger une équipe d’experts techniques en localisation

  • Définir la stratégie pour les produits utilisant la traduction automatique au sein d’ExpediaGroup, en élaborant une feuille de route convaincante à court et à long terme pour nos intervenants

  • Déployer et maintenir un ensemble pertinent d’outils et de plateformes (propriétaires ou tiers) pour soutenir les efforts de localisation d’ExpediaGroup

  • Définir, documenter et promouvoir les normes et les pratiques exemplaires en matière d’internationalisation; concevoir, mettre en œuvre et entretenir les outils et l’infrastructure d’internationalisation; et intégrer l’internationalisation dans les flux de travail de création et de test

  • Soutenir l’entreprise en ce qui a trait au développement de composants d’interface utilisateur et à leur localisation

  • Établir des relations solides avec les propriétaires et les dirigeants d’entreprise et faire en sorte qu’ils intègrent la localisation à leurs stratégies

  • Tester et itérer continuellement des solutions innovantes qui encouragent les utilisateurs à les adopter

Votre profil:

  • Baccalauréat en informatique, en génie logiciel ou dans un domaine technique connexe, ou expérience professionnelle pertinente équivalente

  • De8 à10ans d’expérience dans un rôle technique au sein d’une entreprise ou d’une équipe de services linguistiques

  • Expertise en traduction automatique neuronale, en traitement du langage naturel, en apprentissage automatique et en apprentissage profond

  • Compréhension approfondie d’Unicode, deCLDR, deBCP47 et d’autres normes d’internationalisation

  • Expérience avec les outils de gestion de traduction (TMS) et de contenu (CMS) ainsi que les outils de traduction assistée par ordinateur (TAO)

  • Capacité à travailler efficacement avec les développeurs, les architectes, les gestionnaires de développement, ainsi que les gestionnaires de programmes et de projets, et les responsables de l’assurance qualité de la localisation

  • Solide expérience à diriger des équipes et à définir des objectifs et des stratégies

  • Capacité à recueillir, à manipuler et à utiliser des données pour prendre des décisions et mettre en œuvre des stratégies

  • Capacité éprouvée à prendre ses responsabilités et à obtenir des résultats

  • Capacité à s’adapter à divers environnements de travail et à respecter de nombreuses échéances

Director, Localization Tools & Platform

We are looking for a Director of Localization Platform with strong technical aptitude, extensive customer-facing experience and the ability to manage multiple complex projects at once. The ideal individual will have significant experience with localization tools and software, TMS platforms, Machine Translation and deep understanding of internationalization, as well as practical experience developing solutions for localization websites and apps. This role involves working closely with the internal partners across various functions to build and maintain strategies. As one of the leaders of the global localization team, you will play a pivotal role in achieving business goals and objectives and helping Expedia to meet their key objectives and deliverables.


What you'll do:

  • Design, build and drive strategies related to localization technology and tools

  • Lead a team of localization technical experts

  • Define the strategy for the MT product within Expedia Group, building a compelling short- and long-term roadmap for our stakeholders

  • Deploy and maintain the appropriate set of tools and platforms (proprietary or third parties supplied) to support the Expedia Group localization operations

  • Define, document and promote internationalization standards and best practices. Architect, implement, and maintain internationalization tooling and infrastructure. Integrate internationalization into build and testing workflows

  • Support the business with the development of UI components and their localization

  • Establish strong relationships with business owners and leaders, making sure they incorporate localization in their strategies

  • Continuously test and iterate innovative solutions that drive user adoption

Who you are:

  • Bachelor’s or Master's in computer science, engineering, or in a related technical field; or equivalent related professional experience

  • 8-10 years’ experience of experience in a technical role at a language services company or team

  • Expertise in NMT, NLP, machine learning and deep learning

  • Deep understanding of Unicode, CLDR, BCP 47 and other internationalization standards

  • Experience with TMS, CMS, CAT tools

  • Able to work effectively with engineers, architects, engineering management, as well as Program Managers, Project Managers and LQA engineers

  • Strong experience in leading teams, building their goals and strategy

  • Ability to collect, manipulate and use data to drive decisions and strategies

  • Proven track record of taking ownership and driving results

  • An ability to adapt to a wide variety of working environments and deadlines

The total cash range for this position in Seattle is $177,000 to $247,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $283,000, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

The total cash range for this position in Austin is $177,000 to $247,500. Employees in this role have the potential to increase their pay up to $283,000, which is the top of the range, based on ongoing, demonstrated, and sustained performance in the role.

About Expedia Group

Expedia Group (NASDAQ: EXPE) powers travel for everyone, everywhere through our global platform. Driven by the core belief that travel is a force for good, we help people experience the world in new ways and build lasting connections. We provide industry-leading technology solutions to fuel partner growth and success, while facilitating memorable experiences for travelers. Expedia Group's family of brands includes: Brand Expedia®, Hotels.com®, Expedia® Partner Solutions, Vrbo®, trivago®, Orbitz®, Travelocity®, Hotwire®, Wotif®, ebookers®, CheapTickets®, Expedia Group™ Media Solutions, Expedia Local Expert®, CarRentals.com™, and Expedia Cruises™.

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