Embedded QA Specialist - Subtitle & Narrative (English)

Cloud Imperium Games; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games in Manchester is seeking an embedded Subtitle and Narrative QA Specialist to ensure subtitles land in sync with dialogue across cinematics and in-game scenes. No prior games QA needed; training will be provided if you have a keen eye for language and detail.

You will review UI text, create captions, log bugs, and collaborate with Narrative, Audio, UI, and QA teams to improve processes and accessibility. A passion for narrative-driven space games is a plus.

Qualifications

• Exceptional written English and a sharp eye for spelling, punctuation and consistency.
• A methodical mindset: you enjoy tracking down exactly why something isn’t right, and explaining it clearly.
• Organisation and accuracy when working through large volumes of dialogue to deadline.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work closely with Narrative, Audio, UI and wider QA teams.
• An interest in accessibility and why good captions matter to players.
• A passion for games, especially narrative-driven sim and space games.

Responsibilities

• Test that subtitles trigger, match the spoken line, and time and prioritise correctly across cinematics, ambient scenes and in-game wildlines.
• Review subtitles and other in-game text (UI, objectives, markers, items text) against Narrative style guidelines.
• Create closed captions to our agreed standards.
• Log clear, reproducible bugs (string IDs, build details, capture) and follow them through to closure, with training on our tools, including Jira.
• Track down issues at source with Narrative, Audio and UI Tech, and suggest process and tooling improvements.
• Maintain test cases and coverage tracking and report progress to leadership.

Skills

Excellent written English

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Accessibility awareness

Passion for games

Tools

Jira

Perforce

Job description

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the gaming community as a whole.

About the Role

Every line of dialogue in Star Citizen and Squadron 42 has to land on screen at the right moment, spelled and punctuated exactly as it should be, and accessible to every player. As our embedded Subtitle and Narrative QA Specialist, that’s your job. You’ll work alongside our Narrative, Audio, UI Tech and QA teams to make sure it happens. No previous games QA experience? No problem. If you have a great eye for detail and a love of language, we’ll train you in the rest.

What you’ll do:

• Test that subtitles trigger, match the spoken line, and time and prioritise correctly across cinematics, ambient scenes and in-game wildlines.
• Review subtitles and other in-game text (UI, objectives, markers, items text) against Narrative style guidelines.
• Create closed captions to our agreed standards.
• Log clear, reproducible bugs (string IDs, build details, capture) and follow them through to closure, with training on our tools, including Jira.
• Track down issues at source with Narrative, Audio and UI Tech, and suggest process and tooling improvements.
• Maintain test cases and coverage tracking and report progress to leadership.

What you’ll bring:

• Exceptional written English and a sharp eye for spelling, punctuation and consistency.
• A methodical mindset: you enjoy tracking down exactly why something isn’t right, and explaining it clearly.
• Organisation and accuracy when working through large volumes of dialogue to deadline.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to work closely with Narrative, Audio, UI and wider QA teams.
• An interest in accessibility and why good captions matter to players.
• A passion for games, especially narrative-driven sim and space games.

Helpful, but not essential:

We’ll provide training, so if you don’t have these yet, don’t let that put you off applying:

• Experience in games QA, or in subtitling, captioning, proofreading, editing or localisation (games, film or TV).
• Familiarity with Jira, Perforce or data-driven text systems (string IDs).
• Knowledge of caption conventions such as reading speed, line length, speaker ID and non-speech audio.
• Python scripting, or familiarity with recognised captioning standards.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.

Fraud Statement

We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.

If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com with any information you may have.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!