Globalization Tech Lead

Okta Inc

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Hybrid

Quick summary

Work type
Hybrid
Location
Bellevue, WAChicago, ILToronto, Ontario, Canada
Salary
$132,000–$181,500 / yr
Posted
42 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $194k
This role $157k
$121k most similar roles pay here $238k

This role pays less than 77% of similar roles. Most pay $160,750–$226,250 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $157k versus about $194k for comparable roles.

Based on 239 similar postings.

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About Okta Inc

Okta, Inc. is an American identity and access management company based in San Francisco. It provides cloud software that helps companies manage and secure user authentication into applications, and for developers to build identity controls into applications, websites, web services, and devices.[

Okta Inc currently has 137 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $174,000–$239,000 across 137 roles with salary data.

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At a glance

TL;DR · Globalization Tech Lead

As a Globalization Tech Lead, you will serve as the technical backbone for global digital operations by owning and optimizing the automation technology stack powering the localization team. You will build and maintain core automation workflows using Python and APIs to connect translation management systems with various content sources and repositories. Your role involves integrating advanced AI and LLM-based solutions into localization pipelines while providing expert consultation on internationalization (i18n) for product teams. You will manage Translation Management Systems like XTM and Smartling, conduct code-level i18n audits, and develop self-service tools to identify UI issues early in the development cycle. Required expertise includes Python, API integration, experience with enterprise CMS platforms, and a deep understanding of various file formats such as JSON, XML, and XLIFF to ensure seamless global content delivery.

What you'll do

  • Build and maintain core automation workflows using Python, APIs, and agentic workflows to manage the content lifecycle.
  • Integrate AI and LLM-based solutions into localization workflows to improve quality, speed, and cost-effectiveness.
  • Resolve high-impact architectural failures and perform root cause analysis on complex integration issues and system bottlenecks.
  • Provide technical guidance and conduct code audits to ensure products are architected for seamless internationalization.
  • Serve as the primary technical owner for configuring and optimizing Translation Management Systems like XTM and Smartling.
  • Develop self-service tools such as pseudo-localization pipelines to help developers identify UI issues before translation.

What we're looking for

  • You must have 6-8 years of experience in software or globalization engineering.
  • You must possess expert-level proficiency in Python and utilizing APIs for automation.
  • You must have hands-on experience implementing AI, including LLMs and custom MT pipelines, in localization workflows.
  • You must have experience with enterprise CMS or MSM platforms like Adobe Experience Manager.
  • You must have a deep technical understanding of TMS architecture and various file formats like JSON, XML, and XLIFF.
  • You must be able to conduct code-level internationalization (i18n) reviews and provide feedback to developers.
  • You should be familiar with CI/CD pipelines, Git version control, and automated testing frameworks.
  • You should have experience with data analysis and reporting on workflow performance.

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