Software Engineering Manager, Localization

Autodesk

full-time

Posted on: 9/26/2025

Origin: • 🇨🇦 Canada

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About the role

Lead, mentor, and grow a team of engineers building tools, automation, and documentation for scalable localization and testing.
Drive the design, development, and deployment of innovative approaches to deliver localized products to customers.
Partner with cross-functional teams, site-level functions, and vendors to ensure seamless collaboration and delivery.
Set clear goals, conduct regular career and performance conversations, and foster an inclusive and supportive team culture.
Represent the team with senior management, communicating progress, challenges, and proposals effectively.
Oversee localization engineering operations, including prioritization, metrics tracking, and process optimization.
Ensure compliance with company policies, data privacy, and security standards, while recommending workflow improvements.
Provide engineering guidance to vendors, supporting their integration into Autodesk workflows.
Eliminate silos by encouraging open communication and knowledge sharing across teams.

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science or related field.
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams and delivering software projects; experience in localization tools and workflows strongly preferred.
Demonstrated leadership experience as an Engineering Manager, Technical Lead, Product Owner, or equivalent role.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.
Experience collaborating in multicultural, distributed teams and driving initiatives across global organizations.
Hands-on experience with software development practices (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript, or equivalent), CI/CD, and process automation.
Familiarity with microservices architecture and cloud services (AWS, Azure, or equivalent).
Knowledge of internationalization best practices for web and mobile apps; familiarity with content management systems and localization tools (e.g., Phrase, Passolo, XTM, or similar).
Basic knowledge of databases.
Strong vendor collaboration skills and ability to oversee outsourced engineering contributions.