Translation Specialist

iSoftStone; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

iSoftStone in Kuala Lumpur seeks a localization specialist fluent in Indonesian and English to adapt game content for the Indonesian market. You will review translations, maintain terminology, and ensure cultural alignment across updates and builds.

You will perform linguistic testing, collaborate with development teams, and contribute to translation memory and style guide maintenance to improve overall player experience.

Qualifications

• Native or bilingual proficiency in Indonesian with full professional fluency in English.
• Strong understanding of Indonesian culture and entertainment preferences.
• Hands-on experience editing machine-translated content and prior game localization experience.
• Familiar with translation management tools and localization workflows.
• Experience in linguistic testing or in-game proofreading is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and enhance AI-assisted translations using approved terminology and localization guidelines.
• Conduct cultural and compliance reviews to align with target market regulations.
• Perform in-game linguistic testing and proofreading to detect translation errors and UI localization issues.
• Maintain localization resources such as glossaries, terminology databases, and style guides to ensure consistency.

Skills

Indonesian language proficiency

English proficiency

Cultural understanding

Linguistic testing

Tools

SDL Trados

MemoQ

Memsource

Job description

About Us:

A leading global technology group, renowned for its extensive ecosystem of digital services and platforms. With a strong presence in cloud computing, mobile gaming, social media, and enterprise solutions, the organization supports millions of users and businesses worldwide. It emphasizes innovation, scalability, and security, making it a key player in driving digital transformation across various industries.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and enhance AI-assisted translations by leveraging approved terminology, localization guidelines, and Indonesian linguistic conventions to ensure the content reads naturally and accurately reflects local language usage.


• Conduct cultural and compliance reviews to identify and address potential political, religious, legal, or culturally sensitive issues, ensuring all localized content aligns with the expectations and regulations of the target market.


• Perform in-game (MOBA products) linguistic testing and proofreading within game builds to detect translation errors, context inconsistencies, text display issues, and UI-related localization concerns. Collaborate with relevant teams to improve the overall player experience.


• Maintain and update localization resources, including glossaries, terminology databases, translation memories, style guides, and language standards to support translation consistency and quality.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Native or bilingual proficiency in Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia), with full professional fluency (speak, read, write) in English.


• Strong understanding of Indonesian culture, social trends, and entertainment preferences, with the ability to adapt game content to resonate effectively with local players.


• Hands-on experience editing machine-translated content and prior experience in game localization is essential.


• Familiar with translation management tools (e.g., SDL Trados, MemoQ, Memsource) and localization workflows.


• Experience in linguistic testing or in-game proofreading is highly preferred, while exposure to large-scale FPS titles will be considered an added advantage.