Localization Manager, Canada

Airbnb is seeking a Localization Manager to join its Localization team in Canada. This role is central to Airbnb's international expansion efforts, acting as a linguistic and cultural expert for the Canadian market. You will work closely with the country director, marketing director, legal counsel, and other stakeholders to develop business strategies aligned with Airbnb's goals. You will drive language strategy, collaborate with internal and external partners to create internationalized products, and ensure the Airbnb brand resonates locally.

• Collaborate with country leadership to develop business strategies for the Canadian market.
• Provide linguistic and cultural expertise to drive international growth and influence stakeholders.
• Lead localization of product names and creative copy, representing local teams.
• Initiate conversations with central and local teams to influence product changes for market needs.
• Identify user needs through collaboration with consumer research and analytics teams.
• Drive localization quality improvement initiatives at language and team levels.
• Ensure translation and QA vendors deliver high-quality service per Airbnb standards.
• Evaluate vendor metrics to identify issues and implement improvements.
• Coordinate linguistic feedback from users and employees.
• Develop and maintain linguistic and cultural guidelines.
• Collaborate on content writing for marketing initiatives.
• Work with localization program managers and QA leads to deliver superior international products.

• 8+ years of experience in product localization with proven experience in localization strategy for international launches and linguistic quality management.
• Native-level proficiency in Canadian French and fluency in English (mandatory).
• Experience developing market strategies based on market research and data analysis.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration and partnership skills.
• Ability to work autonomously and lead initiatives at a strategic level.
• Exceptional project and program management, vendor and stakeholder management experience, including working with cross-functional teams across time zones.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work at both strategic and tactical levels in complex environments.
• Ability to prioritize and manage conflicting demands.

This role requires the candidate to be based in Canada. Currently, employees can be located in British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Alberta, or Saskatchewan.

Canada Annual Pay Range: $91,000—$107,000 CAD. This role may also be eligible for bonus, equity, benefits, and Employee Travel Credits.

Submit your resume/CV in English. For accommodations, contact reasonableaccommodations@airbnb.com.