Localization Academy

Localization Game Tester (All Languages)

Localization Quality Assurance Tester

This is a 100% on-site position in San Jose, Costa Rica.

What’s In It For You?

  • Get your foot in the door with a career in the video game industry
  • Get paid to play video games professionally and test new games before they are released!
  • On the job training to become a professional game tester with rapid career progression
  • Work alongside fellow gamers who are passionate about what they do!
  • Working with a Forbes-listed World-Leader in, “Top Employer of Women” and “Top Employer for Diversity”

Responsibilities

  • Evaluating game translations, consistency, language correctness, layout of of on-screen text, audio, and subtitles.
  • Executing and updating test cases.
  • Identifying and reporting issues, providing suggestions for solutions.
  • Documenting and tracking bugs in English using bug databases in line with project requirements.
  • Cooperating with test leads and international testers.
  • Check and be aware of cultural correctness in the target market for your language.
  • Verifying console terminology.
  • Analyzing the product through playing and testing for better understanding and gathering feedback to suggest improvements.
  • Performing tasks assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

  • Native-level speaker of target language and knowledgeable of the target culture.
  • Excellent command of the native language in writing and oral communication.
  • Very good verbal and written communication skills in English.
  • Passion for video games and broad knowledge of video game platforms.
  • Proficient with Windows/MS Office.
  • Previous experience in Quality Assurance or Game Localization is a plus.
  • Experience with translation or proofreading is also a plus.
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