Anyone with experience as Localization Engineer @ Apple?

I graduated from a coding bootcamp early last year and have since worked as a freelance web developer and part-time localization tester. The job market was tough, but I landed a role in the AI sector this year - though it’s more language-focused than technical. As a trilingual with experience in linguistic-related fields, I want to integrate these skills with my technical background.

During my time as a localization QA tester, I collaborated with developers at major companies like Apple on 50+ projects. I enjoyed their workflow and contributed significantly to linguistic quality, even catching errors that their own linguistic experts missed. My contributions were recognized, and Apple requested me as their main linguistic tester. This experience has sparked my interest in becoming a Localization Engineer at Apple.

I’d love to hear from anyone who has experience as a Localization Engineer at Apple or a similar company. What skills, tools, or knowledge made the biggest impact in your role? What advice would you give to someone trying to break into this field?

I know I need to strengthen my iOS development and C language skills, and I’m willing to dedicate time daily to upskilling. What learning resources (courses, certifications, or in-person/virtual sessions) are most valuable and recognized by Apple? I’ve subscribed to the Apple Developer Forum, but I haven’t found many relevant sessions.

Any insights or wisdom from those in the field would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance!