We power people's progress.
At Preply, we're all about creating life-changing learning experiences. We help people discover the magic of the perfect tutor, craft a personalised learning journey, and stay motivated to keep growing. Our approach is human-led, tech-enabled - and it's creating real impact.
We've just reached unicorn status with a $150M Series D, accelerating our vision to transform education through human-led, AI-enhanced learning. Today, 100,000+ tutors teach 90+ languages to learners in 180 countries - and we're only getting started. As a category-defining company, we're shaping what the future of learning looks like at global scale.
Every Preply lesson sparks change, fuels ambition, and drives progress that matters. Joining Preply means helping define the future of education at global scale, and building something that truly matters for millions of people, every day.
Meet the team
At Preply, we are on a mission to create world-class, localized experiences that connect learners and tutors across the globe. We work with intention, thriving on innovation, collaboration, a data-driven approach to quality, while balancing linguistic excellence with the speed required for integral growth.
As a
Localization Specialist
, you will work on localization of different content types (e.g. product and marketing content) for our German speaking audience. In this role, you will be part of the Localization Chapter and partner closely with other members of the chapter and key stakeholders across the business to help transform English content into engaging stories in German. Apart from German language work,



within this role you will also support agnostic quality operations for the successful scaling of Preply's Localization quality governance.
What you'll be doing
Language Work
Localize and review Preply content and brand messaging for our German speaking audience of consumer and business customers
Be responsible for successful and high-quality execution of all language and translation projects for the German-speaking markets
Apply transcreation and creative copywriting skills to adapt Preply's marketing and brand content for German-speaking markets, ensuring emotional resonance and cultural authenticity go hand-in-hand with linguistic accuracy
Maintain and document evolving German content requirements (consistent terminology, brand, tone of voice standards, and compliance)
Carry out ongoing quality assurance on the German version of the website, blog and email communications to ensure consistency and integrity of translation work and ensure all projects meet our brand guidelines
Use data analysis and research to identify and deliver improvements to the user experience for the German speaking markets
Work collaboratively with various internal stakeholders from the marketing, engineering, product and customer insights departments on initiatives for the DACH regions and on general localization initiatives




Build and maintain close working relationships with a select pool of freelance linguists, acting as their go-to guide on Preply's evolving brand and language standards for German to ensure high-quality, consistent output across all projects
Quality Operations
Support the Quality work-stream activities
Analyze feedback and scorecards to drive quality improvements
Triage, investigate and resolve language bugs from stakeholder feedback
Linguistic Asset Management
Support the creation of glossaries, style guides, and reference materials
Ensure consistent updates, version tracking, and brand alignment
What you need to succeed
Native-level German, professional fluency in English (at least level C1)
Bachelor's degree in translation, localization, intercultural communication, linguistics, or equivalent experience
At least 2 years of experience in the localization industry, ideally localizing content for web and mobile services
In-depth knowledge of localization best practices, and understanding of quality management, and language asset maintenance processes
Experience working with CAT tools, and project management platforms
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and act on insights
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Able to effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
High attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Growth-mindset, curiosity, and willingness to continuously learn
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