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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Manager, Localization Technology - **Company:** Apple Inc. - **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Experience Manager, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Software as a Service, Information Systems, Enterprise Content Management, Design of User Interfaces, Machine Translation, Large Language Models, AI Platforms, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Dynamic Content - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.businessworkforce.com/job.asp?id=3351780956&tx=CT3836THI&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * 15+ years of progressive experience in localization technology, language engineering, or enterprise content platforms within global consumer technology or high-profile consumer brands, with 10+ years in a people leadership role managing and mentoring teams * Demonstrated track record of leading multi-million dollar enterprise localization platform implementations end-to-end - including TMS selection, RFP processes, vendor management, and global deployment - with hands-on experience across TMS, CAT tools, MT/AI-enabled workflows, APIs, and enterprise SaaS platforms * Proven experience connecting CMS platforms (e.g., Adobe Experience Manager) to translation management systems and MT providers through APIs and orchestration layers, with a history of designing scalable, automated content workflows that reduce manual handling * Verifiable history of delivering localization, translation management, or enterprise-level tools - evidenced by named products, platforms, or tools delivered - including authoring business requirements, metrics, and user stories for engineering and UI/UX teams * Experience leading large cross-functional programs partnering with engineering, product, legal, procurement, and security, with a track record of guiding complex, multi-phase technology projects across the full development lifecycle * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Linguistics, Localization, or a related technical discipline, * Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Localization, or related field. * Experience managing global vendors and associated budgets * Passion for innovation and emerging AI technologies that transform global content delivery, localization quality, and operational efficiency. * Language skills in one or more languages other than English, with a deep understanding of the linguistic challenges posed by different language families * Ability to navigate and incorporate cultural nuances into machine translation models, ensuring translations resonate authentically with diverse global audiences ## Description You will work hands-on with cross-functional partners to analyze existing workflows, identify opportunities for automation and modernization, and help define how emerging language technologies (MT, LLMs, post-editing frameworks, quality evaluation methods) can be effectively integrated into orchestration platforms and Apple Retail content systems., This role leads the localization technology strategy and platform ecosystem supporting Apple's worldwide Retail and People organizations. 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