Localization Engineer

Questel

Localization Engineer responsible for technical support and processes in translation for Questel. Collaborating on software, website, and AI voiceover projects with internal and external stakeholders.

Posted 7/4/2026full-timeArequipa • 🇵🇪 PeruJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JavaScriptVBAWordPress

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Reporting to the Senior Director of Localization Engineering
Responsible for providing support internally for specialized, technical file types and processes in translation
Respond to requests for Localization Engineering from internal customers
Advise on or test processes during client onboarding for Account Services
Attend calls with clients to serve as the technical advisor for Sales or Account Services
Collect customer requirements, whether during onboarding or quoting
Prepare quote details and files for Client Solutions
Specify the full project workflow during quoting, if needed for technical projects
Create memoQ filters for file import
Carry out internal job requests from Project Managers for orders
Integrate translations into the source files
Perform engineering checks on files to ensure their completeness and functionality
Make formatting adjustments by language, as needed
Create LQA guidance for linguists on complex projects
Document new processes at the order, client, or department level
Attend and participate in weekly departmental meetings
Work on special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree required
At least 2 years’ experience in technical/localization project management or engineering required
Able to qualify, identify, and clarify client needs through effective questioning and listening
Able to analyze and synthesize information and evaluate external client needs as they correlate to Localization Engineering
Able to determine whether an existing process or a new process is needed
Confidence in presenting to internal and external management
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Detail-oriented, organized, thorough, and accurate, with the ability to work quickly and steadily in a focused manner
Strong attention to detail and able to maintain accurate records
Ability to deal with frequent changes, delays, interruptions, and unexpected events
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities
Strong project management skills
Skilled at working effectively with cross-functional teams
Foreign language proficiency a plus
Proficiency in these tools is preferred: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, memoQ (CAT tool), Passolo, MadCap Flare, Capture, and Lingo, BeyondCompare or WinMerge, Articulate RISE and Storyline, Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Photoshop
Required general technical skills/knowledge: HTML, CSS, XML, RegEx, General understanding of software and website concepts, Strong technical research and troubleshooting skills
Preferred technical skills/knowledge: JavaScript, VBA and macros, Advanced Excel formulas, PowerGrep, Windows batch files, Website translation experience, especially proxy-based, Chrome Dev Tools, WordPress or WPML, Other CMS tools, Any experience with scripting or programming, Basic understanding of translation industry standards (XLIFF, TBX, TMX), AI Voiceover tools, Workflow automation tools like Blackbird or Zapier

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Technical Project ManagementFile Import Filters CreationEngineering Checks on FilesFormatting AdjustmentsProcess DocumentationClient Needs AnalysisWorkflow SpecificationScripting or Programming ExperienceWebsite Translation ExperienceBasic Understanding of Translation Standards

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsDetail-OrientedOrganizedStrong Attention to DetailAbility to Work Under Pressure