Senior Software Engineer, Localization (Remote Eligible)

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This infrastructure team helps guide the product localization process throughout Smartsheet. The solutions that you design and implement in the localization process will have a direct impact on improving the company's efficiency and scalability. You will use your technical expertise to influence product internationalization, localization tools, builds, roadmaps, and priorities. The focus in this role is on the build system - tying together localization metadata into the core pipelines needed by teams within Smartsheet. You ensure world-readiness of our products and always make improvements to our localization process. This will give you a large impact both within Smartsheet and globally among our customers.

In 2005, Smartsheet was founded on the idea that teams and millions of people worldwide deserve a better way to deliver their very best work. Today, we deliver a leading cloud-based platform for work execution, empowering organizations to plan, capture, track, automate, and report on work at scale, resulting in more efficient processes and better business outcomes.

You will report to our Senior Manager of Engineering based in Bellevue, WA. You also have the option to work remotely from any Smartsheet registered location within the United States.

You Will:

  • Drive the integration of our CI/CD pipelines and localization services to streamline the localization workflow and automate manual steps in this process
  • Drive internationalization features and ensure our products are localizable and ready for the global market
  • Identify automation solutions to improve localization processes
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements and collaborate with partner tech teams on driving tool fixes and enhancements.
  • Define user requirements and guide testing and implementation of new features
  • Manage maintenance and optimization of our existing localization services
  • Work with different engineering teams to understand their needs and adapt process to simplify their workflows

You Have:

  • 5+ years experience in engineering working with cross functional teams
  • 3+ years of experience designing and building pipelines in GitLab
  • Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements
  • Strong technical knowledge of globalization, internationalization, and localization standards and technology and localization workflows within different systems
  • Hands-on experience setting up and automating workflows
  • Work within a diverse, global team
  • Experience building automated translation solutions, esp. using Serge
  • Experience with AWS cloud services (Lambda, Databases, EC2, ECS)
  • Infrastructure as Code - Worked before with Terraform or/and Terragrunt
  • Previous experience working with Localization Teams and external suppliers
  • Flexibility to work with different technologies and languages such as Python, Java, and others
  • BS or MS in Computer Science, a related field, equivalent industry experience, or equivalent educational experience
  • Legally eligible to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis

Perks & Benefits:

  • HSA, 100% employer-paid premiums, or Buy-up medical/vision and dental coverage options for full-time employees
  • Equity - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) with all offers
  • Lucrative Employee Stock Purchase Program (15% discount)
  • 401k Match to help you save for your future (50% of your contribution up to the first 6% of your eligible pay)
  • Monthly stipend to support your work and productivity
  • Flexible Time Away Program, plus Incidental Sick Leave
  • Up to 24 weeks of Parental Leave
  • Personal paid Volunteer Day to support our community
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development including access to LinkedIn Learning online courses
  • Company Funded Perks, including a counseling membership, primary care membership, local retail discounts, and your own personal Smartsheet account
  • Teleworking options from any registered location in the U.S.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Smartsheet is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to any legally protected status in accordance with applicable laws in the US, UK, and Australia. If there are preparations we can make to help ensure you have a comfortable and positive interview experience, please let us know.

At Smartsheet, we strive to build an inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our team members who also represent the diverse needs of our customers. We're looking for people who are driven, authentic, supportive, effective, and honest. You're encouraged to apply even if your experience doesn't precisely match our job description—if your career path has been nontraditional, that will set you apart. At Smartsheet, we welcome diverse perspectives and people who aren't afraid to be innovative—join us!

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