Japanese Localization Specialist

• Own Japanese linguistic quality: Manage the quality program for all Japanese content, particularly technical documentation and in-product UI copy, by reviewing translation output against Adyen’s standards
• Develop Japanese language assets: Create, maintain, and evolve Japanese style guides, glossaries, and other resources to scale high-quality content
• Collaborate across teams: Work closely with Product, Marketing, Support, and other in-market teams to define the right localization approach and ensure local success of campaigns, launches, and communications
• Manage vendor linguists: Oversee external resources, providing guidance, feedback, and coordination for market-specific initiatives
• Be the go-to expert: Address linguistic queries, provide cultural insights, and advocate for Japanese customers within Adyen’s global teams
• Drive improvements: Use data and stakeholder feedback to continuously refine processes, localization quality programs, and operational efficiency

• Native speaker of Japanese, with excellent command of written and spoken English
• Minimum 3 years of experience in localization, ideally in a SaaS or Technology environment
• Skilled at writing, editing, and reviewing Japanese content with strong attention to detail
• Experience in product and technical documentation content is required, marketing content experience is a plus
• Deep understanding of Japanese culture, communication styles, and user expectations, with the ability to convey Adyen’s brand authentically
• Comfortable explaining linguistic and cultural nuances to non-linguists across different teams
• Experienced with TMS platforms (e.g. Smartling), machine translation, AI and QA workflows
• A strong communicator and team player, able to influence and collaborate with diverse stakeholders
• Flexible, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, multicultural environment

Marketing content experience