Canadian French Localization Editor, DS2 Devices Localization

2 weeks ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada Amazon Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year
** Candidates must be native speakers of Canadian French. This is an onsite role in Toronto, CAN. There is no hybrid or remote work arrangement available for this role.**

Craft the Voice of Technology in Canadian French: Join Our Innovative Localization Team

We're seeking a detail-oriented language expert who will transform technical content into engaging, culturally resonant experiences for French-speaking customers across Canada. Your linguistic expertise will directly impact how millions interact with Amazon Devices.

Key job responsibilities
-Elevate linguistic quality across device software, marketing materials, and packaging for Canadian French content
-Develop and champion style guides and editorial standards that capture the nuanced essence of Canadian French
-Collaborate with global teams to ensure seamless, high-quality localization experiences
-Analyze customer insights to continuously refine content precision and impact
-Drive cross-language editorial initiatives that enhance consistency and customer engagement

A day in the life
Imagine a dynamic workspace where your linguistic skills transform technical content into compelling narratives. You'll localize content for Alexa and Fire TV, craft marketing copy, lead vendor discussions, conduct linguistic reviews, and validate terminology for emerging technologies. Your work bridges language, technology, and customer experience.

About the team
We are a global collective of passionate editors, engineers, and innovators dedicated to creating technology that feels intuitive and natural. Our team doesn't just translate—we craft experiences that resonate across cultures, helping customers connect with technology in meaningful ways.

Basic Qualifications:
- Experience communicating and handling cross-functional programs including project stakeholders, technical program managers, and software development teams
- Experience managing multiple projects and meeting aggressive deadlines
- Experience prioritizing and handling multiple assignments at any given time while maintaining commitment to deadlines, or experience in a fast-paced, high-tech company
- -Native-level fluency in Canadian French
- -Bachelor's degree in translation, localization, linguistics, or technical communications
- -Professional experience in software localization or technical writing
- -Proficiency with translation and terminology management tools
- -Proficiency with CAT tools, TMS and terminology platforms (e.g., memoQ, QTerm, SDL Studio, Passolo) -Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Qualifications:
- -Master's degree in translation, linguistics, or computational linguistics
- -Multilingual editorial or localization team experience
- -Passion for language technology and AI-assisted content workflows
- -Deep understanding of Canadian French linguistic nuances
- -Interest in language technology and linguistic quality assurance

Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.

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