Localization Specialist, Energy Technical Content

We are looking for a talented, passionate Localization Specialist to support the growing Energy organization based in the Bay Area. The Tesla Localization team manages 50 locales, across 40 markets, covering 30+ languages and counting. To ensure high-quality translations across our vast library of technical documentation, videos, and content mediums, we need an experienced Localization Specialist to work effectively with our technical writers, video producers, product managers, developers, local reviewers, and third-party language services providers to create a seamless and positive user experience for stakeholders across the end-to-end content life cycle.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the production (translation, review, quality assurance, and implementation) of translations for technical documents, videos, and other content mediums (e.g. technical communications, content platforms, eLearnings)
• Identify and resolve linguistic and market-specific issues before launch
• Respond to translators' inquiries and provide instructions and visual context as needed
• Work with external localization vendors to manage translation schedules and quality
• Develop and maintain key business partnerships with cross-functional teams (local markets, Technical Publications, Video Production, Firmware, Legal, etc.) and regularly communicate with them to align and calibrate language, style, terminology, and process
• Create and maintain linguistic assets (translation memories, glossaries, style guides, reference material)
• Support in continuously improving the localization process and provide necessary training to internal and external key stakeholders

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Translation Studies, Linguistics, Communications or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in web and/or software localization
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Strong detail orientation despite timeline/scheduling challenges
• Experience working with Smartling, Worldserver, RWS Evolve is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment
• Fluent spoken and written language skills in one of APAC languages is a plus

Compensation and Benefits
Benefits

Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire:

• Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deduction
• Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits
• Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution
• Company Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Aetna medical plan with HSA
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• LGBTQ+ care concierge services
• 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions), and Paid Holidays
• Back-up childcare and parenting support resources
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance
• Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs
• Tesla Babies program
• Commuter benefits
• Employee discounts and perks program


Expected Compensation

$60,000 - $210,000/annual salary, depending on level + cash and stock awards + benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.