German Localization Specialist (Entry-Level)

2K Madrid; Madrid; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

2K is expanding its in-house localization team and seeking a Linguistic Specialist, German, to translate, edit, and validate localized German content while gaining hands-on experience with localization tools and cross-functional collaboration.

This entry-level, individual contributor role supports early-career linguists and translators, reporting to senior language leads and localization producers to ensure accurate, player-relevant content in a structured environment.

Qualifications

• Native-level fluency in German, with strong grammar and written fluency.
• English fluency for reading, communication, and collaboration.
• Experience in translation, linguistic QA, localization coursework, or related academic fields.

Responsibilities

• Translate or edit in-game text, UI strings, and basic marketing content from English into natural, culturally appropriate German.
• Follow established style guides, glossaries, and tone-of-voice documentation to maintain consistency.
• Collaborate with senior linguists and QA to review linguistic bugs, provide clarifications, and contribute to resolutions.
• Assist in terminology verification and contribute to updates of language resources under guidance.
• Participate in localization test passes for your language and help flag basic language or formatting issues.
• Review task briefs and submit questions or suggestions to more senior professionals for review.

Skills

German fluency

English fluency

Translation experience

Localization coursework

Education

Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, translation, media, or related field

Tools

XLOC

Confluence

Jira

Job description

2K is expanding its in-house localization team and seeking a Linguistic Specialist, German, to translate, edit, and validate localized German content while gaining hands-on experience with localization tools and cross-functional collaboration.

This entry-level, individual contributor role supports early-career linguists and translators, reporting to senior language leads and localization producers to ensure accurate, player-relevant content in a structured environment.