Principal Localization AI Strategist

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Position Overview

As the Principal Localization AI Strategist at Autodesk, you will design and develop an innovative AI-based globalization and localization framework. This framework will integrate Machine Translation (MT), AI, and Linguistic Quality Management (LQM) workflows, explore AI-driven localization capabilities in Engineering and Quality Assurance (QA), and drive continuous improvements in MT-AI solutions. As a key member of the Localization team, you will collaborate with Engineering, Program Management, language/AI/tools service providers, and internal stakeholders to expand Autodesk's global reach.

Responsibilities

• Drive the development and integration of MT-AI-LQM workflows
• Explore and adopt emerging AI solutions for globalization and localization to optimize processes for Engineering, QA, and Multimedia functions
• Collect, analyze, and report on MT-AI output quality data, developing and executing quality improvement plans
• Design and implement a new AI-based LQM framework applicable across diverse content and domains
• Establish and implement quality measurement strategies for MT-AI-LQM solutions
• Collaborate with the localization MT-AI Engineering team to incubate future MT-AI-LQM workflow models and evaluate ROI for leadership approval
• Foster cross-functional relationships to advocate for localization best practices and implement technical improvements
• Partner with global stakeholders and language/AI/tools service providers to ensure alignment with language quality requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in the localization industry
• Expertise in MT/MTQE/APE (Machine Translation, quality estimation, evaluation, automated post-editing), language AI domains, and process automation
• Strong technical proficiency in Python programming
• Familiarity with linguistic evaluation metrics for MT quality (e.g., COMET, BLEU, edit distance algorithms, human model evaluation)
• Excellent analytical skills, including experience creating reports and dashboards with tools such as Power BI or Looker
• Extensive experience with localization platforms, linguistic QA tools, Translation Management Systems (TMS), CAT tools, and JIRA
• Ability to focus under pressure while prioritizing and managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
• Proven track record working with high-performance localization teams, effectively managing and resolving issues and escalations
• Exceptional attention to detail, combined with the ability to maintain a holistic view of projects
• Ability to collaborate effectively across global time zones with multiple stakeholders
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Professional-level fluency in English (verbal and written)

Preferred Qualifications

• A strong inclination toward leveraging technology for process improvement and innovation
• A background in NLP (Natural Language Processing), computer science, or an advanced linguistics-related field
• Experience in leadership roles, such as Localization Supplier Management, Language Team Management, or Quality Management
• Native proficiency in one or more of the following languages: Japanese, Chinese, Korean, French, Spanish, Italian, German, Portuguese, Polish, or other languages

The Ideal Candidate

• Advanced expert-level role requiring deep subject-matter expertise and sound business acumen to advise leadership
• Combines specialized subject-matter knowledge with a strong understanding of business needs
• Translates complex, specialized requirements into actionable business outcomes
• Solves highly complex problems through in-depth evaluation of variable factors, adopting broad perspectives to identify optimal approaches and innovative solutions
• Operates with independence, requiring close guidance only on the most unusual or complex tasks
• Adapts communication styles to influence stakeholders and regularly interacts with senior leaders to provide advice and subject-matter expertise
• May lead functional teams or programs within the same function or closely related functions

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