Game Localization Linguist — Indonesian & Chinese

Tencent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Tencent seeks Game Localization Linguists to review, edit and localize game content for Indonesian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong). You will work with localization, design and development teams to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate in-game text.

Responsibility includes refining AI-generated content, proofreading, QA localization, and maintaining glossaries and translation memories to support consistent language across titles.

Qualifications

• Native-level proficiency in the target language.
• Prior game localization experience is mandatory.
• Experience in game proofreading, localization QA or editing is highly preferred.
• Familiar with AI / machine translation editing workflows.
• Strong understanding of gaming terminology and player preferences.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent proofreading and editing skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Review and refine AI-generated / machine-translated game content.
• Proofread and edit in-game text based on terminology databases, style guides and local language conventions.
• Conduct cultural and compliance reviews, identifying potentially sensitive content.
• Perform in-game language QA using test builds and identify translation, terminology and UI-related issues.
• Work with design teams to optimize text presentation and UI readability where required.
• Maintain and update glossaries, terminology databases, translation memories and localization assets.
• Support the development and improvement of localization guidelines and language standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and provide language-related feedback throughout the game development cycle.

Skills

Native Indonesian

Native Simplified Chinese

Native Traditional Chinese (Taiwan)

Native Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)

English communication

Game localization experience

Editing / proofreading

Job description

Tencent seeks Game Localization Linguists to review, edit and localize game content for Indonesian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese (Taiwan) and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong). You will work with localization, design and development teams to ensure accurate, culturally appropriate in-game text.

Responsibility includes refining AI-generated content, proofreading, QA localization, and maintaining glossaries and translation memories to support consistent language across titles.