Localization Program Manager

at Perplexity AI
📍 San Francisco, United States
USD 180,000-250,000 per year
MIDDLE
✅ On-site

SCRAPED

Used Tools & Technologies

Not specified

Required Skills & Competences ?

Marketing @ 3 SQL @ 3 Communication @ 6 API @ 6 Internationalization @ 3 Project Management @ 6 QA @ 3 Claude Code @ 2

Details

Perplexity is an AI-powered answer engine founded in December 2022. The company builds accurate, trustworthy AI that powers decision-making and assistive AI across products used by millions of people. Perplexity is rapidly growing and has raised significant venture funding.

This role reports into the Product organization and will lead and scale localization efforts across Perplexity's products and content (mobile, desktop, and public-facing communications). The Localization Program Manager will pilot and scale AI-first translation workflows with human-in-the-loop review, manage vendors and linguists, own linguistic QA and terminology, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to prioritize languages and launches.

Responsibilities

  • Drive localization strategy and execution with alignment to Product and other organizations.
  • Pilot and scale AI-first translation workflows with human-in-the-loop review, balancing speed, cost, and quality.
  • Manage vendor and linguist relationships; source and onboard talent in priority markets.
  • Lead linguistic QA and quality review processes to ensure localized content meets high standards.
  • Identify and streamline technical and process issues affecting localized product relevancy, quality, and functionality; improve localization workflows and internationalization infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with GTM, Product Ops, Partnerships, Legal, and regional teams to prioritize languages, align on launch timing, and ensure the right surfaces are localized.
  • Oversee glossary, style guide, and terminology management across all languages for consistency across product and marketing.

Requirements

  • 3+ years experience managing localization across marketing, product, and cross-functional surfaces in a global tech environment.
  • Strong knowledge of localization workflows and tools (TMS, CMS, connectors, APIs).
  • Experience piloting AI/ML-assisted translation workflows with human-in-the-loop QA.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with multiple functions (marketing, product, engineering, legal, customer education, trust) to deliver global launches.
  • Skilled in vendor and linguist management; experience sourcing for priority markets.
  • Strong communication and project management skills, able to balance multiple priorities.
  • Experience analyzing and interpreting complex data sets to inform business decisions.

Nice to Have

  • Familiarity with internationalization standards such as Unicode and CLDR.
  • Exposure to SQL or analytics tools.
  • Familiarity with low-code tools like Claude Code.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Cash compensation range: $180,000 - $250,000 per year.
  • Final offer amounts are determined by factors including experience and expertise and may vary from the listed range.
  • Equity may be part of the total compensation package.
  • Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and a 401(k) plan.