Localization Specialist

Localization Specialist Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is looking for an experienced professional to join the Production Application Team of the

Infotainment Software Department The Position:

The Localization Specialist would support infotainment and connected-vehicle user experiences by ensuring high-quality US English source text and by partnering with localization stakeholders to deliver consistent, reviewable, and production-ready translations across multiple languages. Additionally, the Localization Specialist would work closely with internal teams and global counterparts to manage translation workflows, clarify intent, resolve linguistic issues, and ensure quality while meeting program deadlines.

What You Will Do:

Own US English (en-US) source quality for infotainment UI strings and related product text, including rewriting or refining base strings to improve clarity, consistency, and localizationPerform language quality review and linguistic validation across translated strings, focusing on consistency, capitalization, punctuation, pluralization, terminology, and style-guide adherenceExecute day-to-day work in a translation management system (TMS), such as Lokalise, including preparing content for translation, validating imports/exports, and tracking completion statusCoordinate with internal partners and global teams to ensure translation packs are delivered on time and in the correct formatTriage and respond to localization issues from downstream partners and product teams, balancing urgency with quality expectations, and clearly communicating tradeoffs and risksLead or support group review sessions for time-sensitive deliverablesMaintain and apply terminology and style guidance (e.g., glossary, preferred phrasing, tone, and UI constraints) and ensure consistent usage across releasesSupport localization planning by helping define priorities and realistic timelines based on volume, complexity, and available capacityTravel up to 20% of the time, both domestically and internationally What You Will Bring to the

Role:

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in English, linguistics, localization, technical communication, translation, or a related discipline3+ years in localization, translation QA (quality assurance), or language quality for software productsNative-level fluency in US English (en-US) with strong command of grammar, punctuation, tone, and clarity for end-user product experience(s)Familiarity with reviewing and improving source strings for clarity and translatability purposesAn ability to work with large string sets (hundreds to thousands)Experience working in a TMS (e.g., Lokalise) and collaborating through structured workflows, deadlines, and issue trackingAn ability to explain technical topics to both technical and non-technical stakeholdersExcellenttime management, self-management, and organization skillsAn ability to adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelinesStrong written, oral, and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in English, linguistics, localization, technical communication, translation, or a related disciplineExperience localizing automotive infotainment or embedded UI productsFamiliarity with localization artifacts and practices: character limits, UI context needs, placeholders/variables, pseudo-localization concepts, screenshot/context review, etc.

Experience partnering with global translation teams and resolving cross-region workflow ownership and approval questionsFamiliarity with Jira-based request/triage workflows for localization workWorking knowledge of machine translation and post-editing concepts, and when human review is required, to protect quality

What Hyundai Can Offer You:

Zero-dollar Employee Premiums on Medical, Dental, and Vision for You and Your Family100% Employer-paid Disability and Life InsuranceGenerous Paid Time Off, Including Vacation, Sick, and Abundant HolidaysCompetitive SalariesA Global Environment that Fosters DiversityRetirement Savings and Planning BenefitsAccess to

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending AccountsFlexible Work Hours Other Details:

Candidates applying for positions with Hyundai KIA must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

HATCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disabled and Veteran. VEVRAA Federal contractor. Hyundai America Technical Center, Inc. (HATCI) is an equal opportunity employer commited to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, other protected veteran status, and any other protected class under law.