| Localization, or L10N, engineering is an important part of
the professional localization process. Localization projects
range from Product L10N to Software L10N, some need DTP work,
some need coding, and some need printing. Localization engineers
are specially trained to work with a variety of software tools,
file types, and OS platforms to support the localization of
their client's wide range of product portfolios.
Experience and knowledge is invaluable.
Among the various tasks conducted by
localization engineers:
- File prep and analysis (word count, TM leverages)
- Post File Processing
- Compilation and engineering (software builds, dialog box
resizing)
- Cosmetic testing
- File conversions (clean/uncleaned files, preparation for
DTP)
- Customization of TM tools
Localization engineers must be equipped with in-depth knowledge
of different OS (Windows, Mac, Linux), software utilities,
translation tools, development environments and multiple programming
languages.
Localization Engineers excel at the
following:
- Working knowledge of installation/configuration of multilingual
OS and platforms
- Experience with a variety of development environments
and programming languages such as Microsoft Visual Studio,
Java, and Linux
- Intimate knowledge of internationalization (i18n), Unicode
and multi-byte character issues in software development
- Detailed understanding of database systems, scripting
languages, and software graphical interface development
- Experience with different installation programs such as
InstallShield, WISE and InstallerMaker over different platforms
Being technical is an important differentiation between CSOFT
and other localization companies who, in fact, only do translation.
Using our creative approach to problem solving, CSOFT L10N
engineering capabilities help our clients shorten time-to-market
and reduce overall project costs. They also help streamline
localization workflow and greatly improve the consistency
and quality of localization projects.
For more information about CSOFT's software localization
engineering, please click
here.
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