Senior Localization Specialist

Change the way the world travels

Join the GetYourGuide journey to connect people with unforgettable travel experiences around the world. Millions look to us for unique activities they can trust, and it’s all powered by our commitment to make every single journey extraordinary - including yours.

Ready to unlock your potential with a community of fellow explorers? Find your next role at our Berlin HQ or one of our local offices around the globe, from New York to Bangkok. Head to getyourguide.careers to take the first step.

Team mission

GetYourGuide's Localization team plays a critical role in making travel experiences accessible and compelling for millions of travelers worldwide. We ensure that every piece of content resonates authentically with local markets while maintaining the highest quality standards. Our team combines deep linguistic expertise with cutting-edge technology to scale localization efficiently and effectively across GetYourGuide's global marketplace.

As our Senior Localization Specialist focused on Language Quality & AI, you will own our strategy for evaluating language quality, as well as testing and training AI models to help us achieve quality at scale.

This is a project-based role in which you will lead 1-3 major initiatives each quarter. Your work will directly support our global growth, requiring a blend of strategic thinking, creative problem-solving, and data-driven rigor to deliver measurable improvements.

Your mission

Evaluate and train MT/AI models to continuously improve the output for different content types and make recommendations based on model effectiveness

Define strategies for optimizing MT/AI models and determine the right allocation of MT/AIPE and human translation/review to achieve quality goals

Design scalable quality measurement workflows, including integrations with TranslatedOS and automation

Measure and report on language quality across 36+ languages and multiple content types (product, marketing, inventory), and establish quality benchmarks

Analyze quality data (e.g. error patterns) and deliver insights into how quality levels impact users and business outcomes across different markets

Partner with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., Engineering, Quality Account Managers) to align on MT architecture decisions

Your toolkit

3+ years evaluating and optimizing MT and AI models across different content types and languages for a tech company with a large global reach

Experience with prompt engineering and fine-tuning LLMs for translation tasks

Strong technical knowledge of localization, including translation management systems, quality evaluation frameworks, automation tools, and managing translation memories, style guides, style guides, and glossaries

Proven ability to design and implement scalable systems using methods like MTQE, AI LQA, and human review to measure language quality

Strong analytical skills, using data and insights to make informed decisions

Comfortable with high autonomy in fast-paced, ambiguous settings, executing with a test-and-learn mindset

Strong cross-functional collaboration skills – you can translate quality insights into actionable recommendations for stakeholders

Extras that give you an edge

Passionate about AI-first workflows and localization, and the potential to achieve human precision at AI scale

Familiarity with TranslatedOS or similar AI-powered platforms

Background in computational linguistics, language technology, or related technical fields

Prior experience working as a translator or linguist (you understand quality from the ground up)

How we’ll make your career journey extraordinary

Annual personal growth budget and mentorship programs for continuous learning and development

Work from anywhere in the world for 30 days per year

A hybrid working approach with three days of in office collaboration (Mon, Tue, Thur) and two days of optional at home focus time.

Opportunities to collaborate and socialize with team members through quarterly team events and yearly company-wide events

Monthly transportation and fitness budget

Discounts for you, your friends, and family on GetYourGuide activities

Language reimbursement program

Health and wellness benefits

And more…

How to apply

Submit your CV/resume in English using the form below. For tips and insights into our hiring process and culture, check out ‘ how we hire ’ and ‘ life at GetYourGuide ’. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to get in touch at jobs@getyourguide.com .

We’re an equal opportunities employer

Our commitment is that every qualified person will be evaluated according to their skills regardless of age, gender identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability status, or religion. Please refrain from including your picture and age with your application.

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