Hybrid Senior Globalization Software Engineer

at SAS

• Job title: Senior Globalization Software Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python, TypeScript, Go
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Cary, United States

About the role

• Senior Globalization Engineer developing and maintaining the Localization Pipeline. Working on GenAI-powered tools and collaborating with multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops high quality and scalable solutions within established timelines while adhering to R&D best practices and processes.
• Participates in the construction, development and maintenance of the localization pipeline and solutions.
• Works to develop and improve GenAI-powered tools, libraries and features for multilingual support.
• Handles implementation and proper support of various file types in our pipeline and processes.
• Discusses issues and solutions with key stakeholders to improve localization efficiency and quality and develops solutions or tools as necessary.
• Participates in project scoping and scheduling; tracks progress of individual tasks and alerts project lead or manager of issues meeting schedule.
• Maintains accountability for the entire life cycle of the code including support for both internal and external consumers.
• Be encouraged to participate in open-source projects on behalf of SAS.
• Ensure all applicable security policies and processes are followed to support the organization's secure software development goals.
• Embrace curiosity, passion, authenticity and accountability.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or related quantitative field.
• Possesses strong programming skills in Go, Python and Typescript.
• Has extensive experience with Jira, Confluence, Github (workflows and actions), Gitlab and Gerrit.
• Flexibility and ability to learn new technologies.
• Equivalent combination of related education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications.
• Technical Knowledge & Skills- Having achieved a satisfactory level of technical, functional, and/or professional skill or knowledge in position-related areas; keeping up with current developments and trends in areas of expertise; leveraging expert knowledge to accomplish results.
• Communication- Conveying information and ideas clearly and concisely to individuals or groups in an engaging manner that helps them understand and retain the message; listening actively to others.
• Collaborating- Working cooperatively with others to help a team or work group achieve its goals.
• Working knowledge of various TMS including Smartling.
• Is self-motivated, proactive, thinks analytically and able to effectively communicate problems and fixes.
• Works independently or with a team, under tight deadlines.
• Possesses interpersonal, documentation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a multicultural, multilingual and collaborative environment.
• Familiarity with agile development practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in additional language(s) is a plus.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental and vision plans.
• Medical plan options include: PPO with low annual deductible and copays.
• HDHP combined with a health savings account with a contribution from SAS (no access to on-site health care center).
• Onsite Health Care Center (HQ) that’s free to employees and family members enrolled in the PPO plan.
• There's a pharmacy too! Not local to HQ? The pharmacy will ship prescriptions for no additional charge!
• An industry-leading 401k plan.
• Tuition Assistance Program and programs and resources to support your development.
• Generous time away including vacation time, a variety of paid holidays, and our much-loved U.S. Winter Wellness Break between December 25 and January 1.
• Volunteer Time Off, parental leave and unlimited paid sick days.
• Generous childcare benefits for all full-time employees.