Localization Specialist - German

At Preply, we’re all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it’s creating real impact.

We’ve just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. Today, 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries - and we’re only getting started. As a category-defining company, we’re shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale.

Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at global scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.

At Preply, we are on a mission to create world-class, localized experiences that connect learners and tutors across the globe. We work with intention, thriving on innovation, collaboration, a data-driven approach to quality, while balancing linguistic excellence with the speed required for global growth.

As a Localization Specialist, you will work on localization of different content types (e.g. product and marketing content) for our German speaking audience. In this role, you will be part of the Localization Chapter and partner closely with other members of the chapter and key stakeholders across the business to help transform English content into engaging stories in German. Apart from German language work, within this role you will also support agnostic quality operations for the successful scaling of Preply’s Localization quality governance.

Language Work

• Localize and review Preply content and brand messaging for our German speaking audience of consumer and business customers
• Be responsible for successful and high-quality execution of all language and translation projects for the German-speaking markets
• Apply transcreation and creative copywriting skills to adapt Preply's marketing and brand content for German-speaking markets, ensuring emotional resonance and cultural authenticity go hand-in-hand with linguistic accuracy
• Maintain and document evolving German content requirements (consistent terminology, brand, tone of voice standards, and compliance)
• Carry out ongoing quality assurance on the German version of the website, blog and email communications to ensure consistency and integrity of translation work and ensure all projects meet our brand guidelines
• Use data analysis and research to identify and deliver improvements to the user experience for the German speaking markets
• Work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders from the marketing, engineering, product and customer insights departments on initiatives for the DACH regions and on general localization initiatives
• Build and maintain close working relationships with a select pool of freelance linguists, acting as their go-to guide on Preply's evolving brand and language standards for German to ensure high-quality, consistent output across all projects

Quality Operations

• Support the Quality work-stream activities
• Analyze feedback and scorecards to drive quality improvements
• Triage, investigate and resolve language bugs from stakeholder feedback

Linguistic Asset Management

• Support the creation of glossaries, style guides, and reference materials
• Ensure consistent updates, version tracking, and brand alignment

• Native-level German, professional fluency in English (at least level C1)
• Bachelor’s degree in translation, localization, intercultural communication, linguistics, or equivalent experience
• At least 2 years of experience in the localization industry, ideally localizing content for web and mobile services
• In-depth knowledge of localization best practices, and understanding of quality management, and language asset maintenance processes
• Experience working with CAT tools, and project management platforms
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and act on insights
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Able to effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
• Growth-mindset, curiosity, and willingness to continuously learn
  

• Knowledge of internationalization best practices
• Knowledge of functional and linguistic testing methodologies
• Experience in localization quality management and quality programs
• Experience managing external linguists, and/or language service providers
• Experience operationalizing AI tools or solutions within localization workflows

• An open, collaborative, dynamic and diverse culture;
• A generous monthly allowance for lessons on Preply.com, Learning & Development budget and time off for your self-development;
• A competitive financial package with equity, leave allowance and health insurance;
• Access to free mental health support platforms;
• The opportunity to unlock the potential of learners and tutors through language learning and teaching in 175 countries (and counting!).

• Care to change the world - We are passionate about our work and care deeply about its impact to be life changing.
• We do it for learners - For both Preply and tutors, learners are why we do what we do. Every day we focus on empowering tutors to deliver an exceptional learning experience.
• Keep perfecting - To create an outstanding customer experience, we focus on simplicity, smoothness, and enjoyment, continually perfecting it as every detail matters.
• Now is the time - In a fast-paced world, it matters how quickly we act. Now is the time to make great things happen.
• Disciplined execution - What makes us disciplined is the excellence in our execution. We set clear goals, focus on what matters, and utilize our resources efficiently.
• Dive deep - We leverage business acumen and curiosity to investigate disparities between numbers and stories, unlocking meaningful insights to guide our decisions.
• Growth mindset - We proactively seek growth opportunities and believe today's best performance becomes tomorrow's starting point. We humbly embrace feedback and learn from setbacks.
• Raise the bar - We raise our performance standards continuously, alongside each new hire and promotion. We build diverse and high-performing teams that can make a real difference.
• Challenge, disagree and commit - We value open and candid communication, even when we don’t fully agree. We speak our minds, challenge when necessary, and fully commit to decisions once made.
• One Preply - We prioritize collaboration, inclusion, and the success of our team over personal ambitions. Together, we support and celebrate each other's progress.

Preply.com is committed to creating an inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds can thrive. We believe that the presence of different opinions and viewpoints is a key ingredient for our success as a multicultural Ed-Tech company. That means that Preply will consider all applications for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age or veteran status.