Roblox
Localization Vendor Coordinator San Mateo, CA, United States Localization
Roblox, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
San Mateo, CA, United States Safety & Support ID: 5339 Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiencesall created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, were building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. Were on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and were looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means youll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. We are looking for a detail-oriented Localization Vendor Coordinator to support our global content and product localization efforts. In this role, you will work closely with the Localization Program Manager to manage vendor relationships, track project deliverables, and ensure our localization vendors meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and markets in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in San Mateo, CA and will report to the Sr. Manager, Localization. Responsibilities Support the Localization Program Manager in vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and relationship management. Coordinate project assignments with vendors, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Monitor vendor capacity, workload distribution, and response times. Maintain and update vendor records, including contracts, NDAs, rate cards, and compliance documentation. Assist in evaluating vendor performance through KPIs, feedback collection, and periodic reviews. Troubleshoot vendor-related issues and escalate risks to the Localization Program Manager. Collaborate with internal teams to align vendor support with project needs. Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization in vendor workflows. Assist with RFPs, vendor evaluations, and negotiations. Maintain vendor databases, glossaries, style guides, and workflow documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Localization, Linguistics, Project Management, or related field. 3+ years of experience in localization, vendor management, or project coordination (preferably in a global environment). Strong organizational and multitasking skills with sharp attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with cross-cultural awareness. Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., TMS, CAT tools, QA systems) is a plus. Ability to work independently, while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
Annual Salary Range $109,140 $133,700 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr
San Mateo, CA, United States Safety & Support ID: 5339 Every day, tens of millions of people come to Roblox to explore, create, play, learn, and connect with friends in 3D immersive digital experiencesall created by our global community of developers and creators. At Roblox, were building the tools and platform that empower our community to bring any experience they can imagine to life. Our vision is to reimagine the way people come together, from anywhere in the world, and on any device. Were on a mission to connect a billion people with optimism and civility, and were looking for amazing talent to help us get there. A career at Roblox means youll be working to shape the future of human interaction, solving unique technical challenges at scale, and helping to create safer, more civil shared experiences for everyone. We are looking for a detail-oriented Localization Vendor Coordinator to support our global content and product localization efforts. In this role, you will work closely with the Localization Program Manager to manage vendor relationships, track project deliverables, and ensure our localization vendors meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements. This position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to coordinate multiple projects and markets in a fast-paced environment. The role is based in San Mateo, CA and will report to the Sr. Manager, Localization. Responsibilities Support the Localization Program Manager in vendor onboarding, performance tracking, and relationship management. Coordinate project assignments with vendors, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met. Monitor vendor capacity, workload distribution, and response times. Maintain and update vendor records, including contracts, NDAs, rate cards, and compliance documentation. Assist in evaluating vendor performance through KPIs, feedback collection, and periodic reviews. Troubleshoot vendor-related issues and escalate risks to the Localization Program Manager. Collaborate with internal teams to align vendor support with project needs. Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization in vendor workflows. Assist with RFPs, vendor evaluations, and negotiations. Maintain vendor databases, glossaries, style guides, and workflow documentation.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in Localization, Linguistics, Project Management, or related field. 3+ years of experience in localization, vendor management, or project coordination (preferably in a global environment). Strong organizational and multitasking skills with sharp attention to detail. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with cross-cultural awareness. Familiarity with localization tools (e.g., TMS, CAT tools, QA systems) is a plus. Ability to work independently, while collaborating effectively with diverse teams.
Annual Salary Range $109,140 $133,700 USD Roles that are based in an office are onsite Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, with optional presence on Monday and Friday (unless otherwise noted). Roblox provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Roblox also provides reasonable accommodations for all candidates during the interview process. #J-18808-Ljbffr