Job Details

Software Localization Project Manager

Cupertino, California, United States

Software and Services

Summary

Posted: Jun 06, 2025

Weekly Hours: 40

Role Number: 200598182

Apple’s Software Engineering (SWE) organization is seeking a Software Localization Project Manager to help deliver world-class localized and internationalized experiences across Apple products— including Apple Intelligence. In this role, you will lead complex localization workflows for multilingual software and AI-driven features across more than 50 languages. You’ll work closely with cross-functional partners in engineering, modeling, design, QA, and translation teams to overcome unique localization challenges. This position requires strong problem-solving skills, independence, and the ability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-paced environment.

Description

• Manage end-to-end localization workflows for traditional software and AI-powered content, ensuring timely delivery, high quality across global markets.
• Collaborate with engineering, ML modeling, design, QA, and localization teams to define scope, develop detailed project plans, and track progress against milestones.
• Identify and proactively mitigate localization and internationalization (l10n/i18n) risks— including linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, technical compatibility, and regulatory compliance.
• Advocate for global readiness by championing internationalization best practices during the software development lifecycle.
• Optimize and scale multilingual workflows through process improvement, automation, and tooling.
• Facilitate effective communication across distributed teams: gather requirements, lead reviews, and provide regular updates on goals, priorities, progress, and blockers.
• Proactively identify i18n issues in new and existing features and collaborate with product and engineering teams to address them early in development.
• Drive projects independently, making sound decisions and solving complex problems even when information is incomplete or ambiguous.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.

• 3+ years of experience managing technical projects in a software, localization, or AI-focused environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

• Experience working with engineering teams during software development lifecycles.

• Ability to adapt to shifting priorities and thrive in a dynamic, high-velocity environment.

• Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technical concepts quickly.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in software project or localization program management, ideally with global product launches.

• Experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder projects using both Agile and traditional methodologies.

• Prior work with geographically distributed or international teams.

• Familiarity with machine learning, AI datasets, and annotation or model training workflows.

• Proven track record of working independently and navigating ambiguity effectively.

• Understanding of internationalization standards and practices (e.g., Unicode, CLDR).

• Fluency in a second language and/or demonstrated interest in global user experience and cultural nuance.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $136,300 and $248,700, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation.

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