Apple
Language Expert - Japanese
$121K–$249K
Cupertino, California · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Education
- Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation, Culture & Literature, or equivalent.
About the job
Localize Apple software and related content into Japanese, supporting quality, consistency, and efficient localization workflows.
What you'll do
- Translate and review Apple products and content in Japanese, including checking unreleased software and handling quick-turnaround translations.
- Monitor, report, and help resolve localization bugs; investigate international issues and identify tool or process improvements.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, maintain Japanese terminology and language resources, and support on-schedule localization.
What they ask for
- Degree in Applied Linguistics, Translation, Culture & Literature, or equivalent.
- Native or accredited fluency in Japanese and fluency in English for translation in both directions.
- Experience with CAT tools and translating UI for high-end software products.
- Strong writing, communication, collaboration, and prioritization skills; sustained direct exposure to Japanese culture.
Nice to have
- Experience with localization/internationalization, UX writing, or localizing Apple content.
- Experience with language guides and glossaries, NLP or computational linguistics, programming, localization project management, or QA.
Pay
$120,900 and $249,000 USD base salary
Tools
CAT tools
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