Technical Program Manager, Localization & Release

Tesla Motors, Inc.
112,000 - 217,200 USD
paid holidays, flex time, 401(k)
United States, California, Palo Alto
Apr 15, 2026
What to Expect Tesla is seeking a Technical Program Manager to lead localization initiatives and coordinate global software release activities across our vehicle software platforms. You'll ensure our user interfaces and customer-facing content are seamlessly localized for global markets while supporting the end-to-end release cycle from development through rollout. You'll partner closely with engineering teams to deliver high-quality software updates on aggressive timelines, driving both efficiency and excellence in every release. The ideal candidate combines deep localization expertise with strong program management skills, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences to Tesla customers worldwide. What You'll Do Translate & review customer-facing UI strings, mobile app content, and release notes for your target language; coordinate internal and external review processes to maintain & improve translation quality standards Manage end-to-end localization workflows using tools like Smartling, ensuring timely delivery aligned with release schedules Perform linguistic QA checks on localized content for each release to identify and address bugs or inconsistencies Trans-create and manage feature names in compliance with legal, branding, and cultural guidelines Create & validate JIRA tickets, monitor newly introduced strings, and address source string issues as needed Software release coordination from branch creation to sign-off and ship, ensuring localization deliverables are aligned; coordinate sign-off and rollout schedules with engineering teams, providing hands-on troubleshooting for release-blocking issues where necessary Collaborate with cross-functional groups (Engineering, Website, Owner's Manual) to align language, style, and terminology across products Oversee the creation and upkeep of linguistic assets, including translation memories, glossaries, style guides, and reference materials Develop tools and scripts to streamline localization & release workflows;identify opportunties to apply these processes to more products in the organization Provide support for engineering fleet operations and software release coordination as needed What You'll Bring Translation experience and strong language skills in both English & at least one of the following: Arabic, Catalan, Chinese (Simplified, Traditional, Hong Kong), Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English (British), Finnish, French (France, Canada), German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Lithuanian, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Spanish, Swedish, Thai, or Turkish Expertise in software localization, including translation, review, and linguistic QA processes Demonstrated experience coordinating software releases or development cycles in a technical environment Proficiency with industry-standard tools such as Stash, JIRA, Jenkins, and Git Experience with Python, Regex, and RestAPI is a plus Familiarity with Linux/Unix environments and related workflows Exceptional organizational,interpersonal, communication, and collaborationskills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously; ability to work autonomously and drive solutions in ambiguous problem spaces Flexibility to work unconventional hours, including weekends, when necessary Strong sense of curiosity, bias for action, and experience using AI tools productively 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 $112,000 - $217,200/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.