Spanish Language Manager, Reality Labs

Requirements

Native fluency in European Spanish and business proficiency in English
5+ years of experience in English-to-Spanish product UI localization
Familiarity with the culture and trends from Spain
Cross-functional experience working with engineers, product teams and regional stakeholders
Experience in AR, VR, smart home devices, Meta Reality Labs products (Quest/smart glasses) or related technologies
Experience in hardware localization and testing
Experience in localization of gaming content
Experience in localization of online and mobile products
Experience in localization project management
Familiarity with digital marketing
Knowledge of additional languages beyond native language and English

Responsibilities

Reviewing, editing and/or translating high visibility UI and long-form content and documents in es_ES for Reality Labs products
Conducting localization screenshot testing in es_ES to identify linguistic and functional issues
Collaborating with product teams and performing hands-on hardware linguistic testing in es_ES on next generation of AR/VR devices
Working closely with our Localization Program Management team to support product launches and driving efforts to ensure linguistic quality from end to end during the product launch cycles
Collaborating with our Localization Program Management team to drive product or vertical-specific, locale-agnostic language quality initiatives
Partnering with our Vendor Management, when needed, on selecting translation vendors, driving vendor probation, and supporting vendors’ ramp-up for es_ES and es_LA
Driving or supporting cross-functional and/or team level locale-agnostic quality framework and/or programs at scale
Building and scaling stakeholder education programs for internal cross-functional partners and external vendors to ensure language quality from end to end
Closely monitoring vendor translation quality in es_ES and es_LA through our quality framework and managing translation vendors' performance as needed
Maintaining the localization glossaries, style guides, and TM for Reality Labs content in es_ES and es_LA, keeping them up to date and audience appropriate
Working closely with in-country stakeholders to deliver market-appropriate localization in es_ES
Performing other linguistic tasks as needed
Traveling domestically and internationally to collaborate with teammates and partners

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Spanish Language Manager, Reality Labs?

The main responsibility is to ensure localization quality for both European Spanish (es_ES) and Latin American Spanish (es_LA) for Reality Labs products and content, delivering a great linguistic experience to Spanish-speaking audiences.

What qualifications are required to apply for this position?

Applicants should have native fluency in European Spanish, business proficiency in English, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in English-to-Spanish product UI localization.

Is experience in AR or VR technologies preferred for this role?

Yes, experience in AR, VR, smart home devices, Meta Reality Labs products, or related technologies is preferred.

Will the role require collaboration with teams in different time zones?

Yes, the role requires comfortable collaboration with teams across different time zones.

What are some key tasks the Spanish Language Manager will perform?

Key tasks include reviewing and editing UI content, conducting localization testing, collaborating with product teams on hardware testing, managing translation vendors, and maintaining localization glossaries and style guides.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, the role may require domestic and international travel to collaborate with teammates and partners.

Are there opportunities for additional language skills to be considered?

Yes, knowledge of additional languages beyond native Spanish and English is considered a preferred qualification.

What types of content will the Spanish Language Manager work with?

The manager will work with high visibility UI and long-form content related to Reality Labs products and technologies, including gaming content and consumer devices.

What support does Meta provide for employee benefits?

Meta offers various benefits, which are outlined separately from the posted compensation details.

What is the company culture like at Meta?

Meta's culture focuses on innovation, collaboration, and building technologies that connect people and enhance experiences beyond traditional digital formats.