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Localization Specialist

Tesla Motors, Inc.
88,000 - 162,000 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Jun 30, 2026
What to Expect We're looking for a Localization Specialist to join our Vehicle Software organization. As the Tesla fleet grows globally, our infotainment systems, mobile app, release notes, voice commands, navigation, and alerts must remain intuitive for drivers & riders in every market. In this role, you'll collaborate closely with developers, product managers, and designers to localize new features across our vehicle displays (Model 3/Y, Cybertruck, Cybercab, and beyond). You'll champion the customer perspective in every decision, ensuring we continue to deliver the highest-quality user experience as our UI evolves. What You'll Do Translate, review, & proofread UI strings, mobile app, and release notes content Develop detailed test plans that represent specific use/edge/negative test cases for global markets; partner with validation teams to execute these plans and perform regression testing on bug fixes Analyze language data from the customer fleet and take appropriate actions to improve it Perform daily localization testing Work closely with developers, product managers, and design teams to ensure UI features are intuitive & implemented to specification Investigate issues reported by customers and internal test engineers (including your own tests) Drive & use our products daily, reporting bugs or UX issues when necessary What You'll Bring Proficiency in 2 or more languages (a plus if it includes: Hebrew, Russian, Romanian, Greek, Croatian, Turkish, Arabic, Hindi, Hungarian, Malay, or Serbian) 3+ years of experience in software localization or linguistic QA on User Interface devices Experience with industry standard development and automation tools (Stash, JIRA, Jenkins, XML, SQL, Git, etc.) Familiar with Linux/Unix environments Comfortable working in a fast-paced, highly collaborative, dynamic work environment Excellent communicator and very detail-oriented Compensation and Benefits Benefits Along with competitive pay, as a full-time Tesla employee, you are eligible for the following benefits at day 1 of hire: Medical plans > plan options with $0 payroll deduction Family-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefits Dental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans, both have options with a $0 paycheck contribution Company Paid (Health Savings Accounts) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High-Deductible medical plan with HSA Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 401(k) with employer match, Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefits Company paid Basic Life, AD&D Short-term and long-term disability insurance (90 day waiting period) Employee Assistance Program Sick and Vacation time (Flex time for salary positions, Accrued hours for Hourly positions), and Paid Holidays Back-up childcare and parenting support resources Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insurance Weight Loss and Tobacco Cessation Programs Tesla Babies program Commuter benefits Employee discounts and perks program Expected Compensation $88,000 - $162,000/annual salary + cash and stock awards + benefits Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.