Staff Software Engineer- Localization (GLP Team), Bangalore
Core
Design and build scalable, distributed systems for an automated string management platform that powers global localization and translation workflows across WBD streaming products.
Role type
Staff Software Engineer (Backend/Frontend)
Builds
Automated string management platform, microservices, API design, eventing, and deployment strategies for localization infrastructure.
Domain
Media & Entertainment, Localization, Cloud-Native Systems
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | infrastructure
Required skills
Distributed systems architecture, Microservices, API design, Event-driven architectures, Cloud-native systems, CI/CD pipelines, Monitoring and observability, Full-stack development (Java, Node.js, React, TypeScript), Database management (PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Redis, Elasticsearch), gRPC, Kafka/MKS
Preferred skills
Localization workflows, ICU standard, TMS integration, Content internationalization, Infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation), Vectorization for fulltext search
Responsibilities
Shape architecture and design of localization platform services, Lead development of major functional changes, Build complex high-performance backend and frontend systems, Provide technical leadership and architectural direction, Act as subject matter expert on cloud-native systems, Lead cross-team technical initiatives, Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines, Implement monitoring and alerting strategies, Troubleshoot complex production issues, Contribute to platform modernization efforts, Mentor engineers at various levels
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with strategic influence and mentorship