Principal Solutions Architect

Field CTO – LocalizationLocation: Bay Area, Seattle, or Austin (with travel to client sites and global events) Contract Type: Full-time, individual contributor Reports To: Head of LocalizationAbout the RoleAs Field CTO – Localization, you will be the strategic and technical linchpin in shaping and executing AI-driven localization solutions for some of the world's most recognized global brands. You'll work side-by-side with client-facing teams and production leaders to design, present, and evolve intelligent globalization strategies that blend cutting-edge language AI with practical delivery excellence. This is a high-impact, client-centric role — ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of innovation, consulting, and execution. If you're passionate about localization technology and want to shape the future of how global content is created and delivered, this role is built for you.What You'll DoShape Globalization Solutions: Collaborate with production, engineering, and client teams to design AI-driven localization and translation solutions tailored to enterprise needs, leveraging their successful AI Platform for Localization.Partner with Clients: Support sales and client success teams by participating in discovery sessions, solution architecture, and proposal development.Champion Innovation: Act as a thought leader across AI-based localization technologies, continuously exploring new tools and approaches to keep them ahead of the curve.Train and Enable: Elevate internal capabilities by sharing technical insights, best practices, and industry trends across cross-functional teams.Travel with Purpose: Represent the company at client locations, industry events, and international team meetings as a senior technology advocate.RequirementsWhat You BringA deep understanding of AI-based localization and translation technologyProven experience designing end-to-end globalization solutions for large-scale clientsA history of influencing technical strategy without direct management responsibilityExcellent communication and collaboration skills — you translate complexity into clarityFamiliarity with TMS/CAT tools, machine translation engines, and automation frameworksExperience in pre-sales and strategic consulting for enterprise clientsA passion for staying ahead of the curve in AI, NLP, and language data technologiesA global mindset and willingness to travel internationallyBenefitsCompetitive Compensation: Base salary plus performance-based commission aligned with your experience and impact.Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere while collaborating with world-leading tech innovators.Dynamic Team Environment: Work in a highly collaborative, entrepreneurial culture focused on innovation and results.Comprehensive Benefits: Health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development support (where applicable).Next StepsApply today. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.