German Localization Manager

Posted 23 Days Ago
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Mid level
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The Role
Lead design and implementation of Joybuy's German AI translation system (NMT/LLM). Own model training, corpus building/cleaning, evaluation (MQM), MTPE workflows, project planning, cross-team coordination, and continuous localization quality improvements for German shopping experiences.
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Who We Are

Joybuy is JD.com’s dedicated retail platform for Europe, offering products across a wide range of categories. Operating across the UK, Netherlands, Germany, France, Belgium and Luxembourg, we’re building the future of retail through smart systems, bold ideas, and a customer-first mindset. Backed by JD.com, also known as JINGDONG, and its trusted global technology and supply chain ecosystem, we deliver a shopping experience that is speedy, reliable, and genuinely enjoyable. If you’re ready to make a difference, bring your talent and grow with us. Don’t just buy, Joybuy.

Learn more about who we are and what we do: https://about.joybuy.com/about/

What We Offer

Joining Joybuy means becoming part of a business where people, innovation, and impact work together to shape the future of cross-border e-commerce. You’ll contribute to smart supply chains, efficient logistics, and meaningful projects that drive real customer value. With a competitive salary, great office locations, and a supportive, people-first culture, you’ll have the space to grow your career, learn from talented colleagues, and make a genuine impact in a fast-expanding international business.

About The Team

You’ll be joining the Joybuy team, which values collaboration, ownership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

[Responsibilities]

  • Build the AI Intelligent Translation System:Lead the 0-to-1 setup and strategic planning of Joybuy's full-scenario AI intelligent translation system (covering product details, marketing campaigns, customer service communication, legal terms, etc.). Drive the implementation and iteration of cutting-edge translation models like NMT/LLM in business operations.
  • Optimize Models & Manage Corpora:Responsible for the training, testing, and fine-tuning of German translation models. Build and continuously clean high-quality German parallel corpora to ensure the accuracy, idiomaticity, and brand tone consistency of AI translation results.
  • Manage Full Project Lifecycles:As the Project Owner, take charge of schedule planning, resource coordination, and risk control for AI translation projects. Set clear milestones and drive efficient collaboration between technical teams (algorithm, engineering) and business teams to ensure on-time, high-quality delivery.
  • Control Localization Quality & Experience:Establish scientific AI translation quality evaluation standards (e.g., MQM) and Machine Translation Post-Editing (MTPE) workflows. Continuously optimize the platform's German shopping experience, taking into account German consumer behavioral habits (e.g., rigor, attention to detail, privacy, and legal compliance).
  • Cross-cultural Collaboration & Problem Solving:Work efficiently in a complex, multilingual, cross-timezone, and cross-cultural team environment. Bridge the technical and business teams from China and Europe, keenly identifying and resolving bottlenecks and pain points during project advancement.

[Requirements]

  • Language Skills:Native German speaker with a profound foundation in German literature and culture. Ability to accurately capture the linguistic preferences and cultural taboos of local German consumers; English as a working language.
  • Experience:Hands-on experience in building AI translation models and localizing/implementing NMT/LLM. Familiar with model training, corpus cleaning, and evaluation mechanisms.
  • Project Management:3+ years of project management experience. Possess strong project-driving ability and execution skills, with a proven track record of delivering results under resource constraints and uncertainty.
  • Soft Skills:
    • Cross-cultural Team Collaboration:Global mindset, able to seamlessly bridge the working culture differences between China and Europe, and drive consensus.
    • Problem Solving:Clear logical thinking. Able to quickly identify root causes and propose creative solutions when facing conflicts between technology and business needs.
    • Resilience & Self-drive:Entrepreneurial spirit with strong self-motivation. Able to embrace changes in a fast-paced e-commerce environment.

At Joybuy, we’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

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Skills Required

  • Native German speaker with deep knowledge of German literature, culture, and local consumer preferences
  • English proficiency as a working language
  • Hands-on experience building AI translation models and localizing/implementing NMT and LLM solutions
  • Familiarity with model training, fine-tuning, testing, and evaluation mechanisms (e.g., MQM)
  • Experience building, cleaning, and maintaining high-quality German parallel corpora
  • Experience establishing and managing MTPE (Machine Translation Post-Editing) workflows and quality standards
  • 3+ years of project management experience with proven ability to drive projects under constraints
  • Strong cross-cultural collaboration, problem solving, resilience, and self-driven/entrepreneurial mindset
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The Company
HQ: Beijing
28,380 Employees
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

JD.com, Inc. (Nasdaq: JD) is China's largest retailer, online or offline, and the world's third largest Internet company by revenue. With more than 300 million customers, JD.com is expanding quickly in China because consumers increasingly demand the authentic, high-quality products JD is known for. We work closely with both domestic brands and top international brands to bring fresh food, apparel, home appliances, baby products and more to Chinese consumers. To power this massive business we operate our own nationwide logistics network, from warehouses to the last mile. We can deliver up to 90% of orders same- or next-day, making our service the fastest and most reliable delivery service of any large-scale e-commerce company in the world. By investing in the most cutting edge technologies, JD.com is shaping the future of retail in China and beyond. Our scientists are working on innovative solutions for all parts of our business using big data, artificial intelligence, robotics, computer vision, virtual and augmented reality, unmanned vehicle systems, and more. Headquartered in Beijing, JD.com is a Fortune Global 500 company with offices around the world, including in New York, Tokyo and a research and development center in Silicon Valley.

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