German Language Expert - Localization and Release Engineering

organizational and communication skills to provide technical translations and adaptations for our software.
This position is highly suited to technical translators with product localization experience. You will be working in an exciting, supportive team, interact with other localization teams at Apple, as well as engineering and QA teams, and gain valuable insights into the development process at Apple!
Fluency and translation experience in German are crucial. The environment is fast paced, requiring the ability to handle workload with quick delivery schedules. In addition to project work, other responsibilities include contributing to improving our tools and workflows; evangelizing standard processes for localization friendly content; defining and driving improvements for our German customers. Strong communication and collaboration skills, attention to detail, and proven ability to manage priorities are crucial.
","responsibilities":"Translation of Apple products into German
Maintaining style guides and language glossaries
Ensuring terminology consistency across Apple products and services in German
Collaboratively assessing impact and implementing localization changes
Bugs monitoring, reporting and resolution
Working with cross-functional groups to ensure both quality and timeliness standards are met
Assisting with confidential translations and feedback
Contributing to tools and process enhancements

Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation, Culture & Literature or equivalent

Experience with localisation and internationalisation, with a critical eye for excellent UX copy

Excellent knowledge of the structural aspects of German and possibly other languages (syntax, semantics, phonology, phonetics)

Experience in natural language processing and computational linguistics

Minimum Qualifications
Fluency in German with current and direct exposure to German culture

Familiar with machine translation and post-editing

Fluent in English to perform English ↔ German translations and communicate with cross-functional stakeholders worldwide

Experience with CAT tools and software UI translation

At Apple, we're not all the same. And that's our greatest strength. We draw on the differences in who we are, what we've experienced, and how we think. Because to create products that serve everyone, we believe in including everyone. Therefore, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally. We will work with applicants to make any reasonable accommodations.