Bilingual Technical Localization Strategist

Localizationacademy; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA is seeking a skilled localization specialist to translate and interpret between Japanese and English for platform development teams. You will collaborate with global engineering groups to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate content.

Responsibilities include translating documentation, interpreting meetings, driving quality improvements, coordinating schedules with localization staff, and supporting program roadmaps.

Qualifications

• Two to six years of translation experience.
• General knowledge of translation management systems, such as memoQ or similar.
• Familiarity with at least one popular programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar.
• Familiarity with the use of regular expressions in localization.
• Familiarity with translation-related technologies, such as machine translation and generative AI.
• Familiarity with version-control systems, such as Git.
• Solid understanding of tagged file formats, such as XML and HTML.
• Ability to communicate complex and technical information fluently in Japanese and English.
• Excellent verbal and written translation skills, with acute attention to detail.
• Understanding of technical subject matter on a broad range of computing technologies.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Must fluently read, write, and speak Japanese and English, including jargon, slang, and idioms. Native speaker of Japanese preferred.
• Understanding of cultural and linguistic issues and ability to make recommendations regarding content.
• Familiarity with engineering and software development practices (e.g., the software development life cycle and related areas of knowledge), particularly as they relate to video game and platform development.
• Familiarity with project management practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, sprint retrospectives).
• Experience as a liaison between international offices is a plus.
• Secondary skills in any of the following areas are highly desirable: technical writing, visual design, project management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a conduit for communication between Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NCL) and engineering teams within Nintendo Technology Development (NTD).
• Translate documentation between Japanese and English pertaining to general and technical subjects, with consideration for cultural differences.
• Provide interpretation in meetings between NTD and NCL.
• Drive initiatives related to translation quality and process improvements.
• Identify issues in localization processes and propose solutions.
• Contribute to localization program road maps, project plans, and overall program health.
• Train and mentor others in translation and proofing procedures.
• Coordinate workload and interpreting schedules with the localization staff, negotiating deliverables and deadlines as necessary.
• Coordinate with members of NCL, its subsidiaries, and external partners.
• May require frequent travel to Japan as well as evening work in the Pacific Time Zone.
• Up to 10% travel; domestic and international.

Skills

Translation experience

Python

JavaScript

C#

Regex

AI in localization

XML/HTML

Education

Bachelors in CS/Engineering/Communications/English/Japanese or related field

Tools

memoQ

Git

Job description

Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, WA is seeking a skilled localization specialist to translate and interpret between Japanese and English for platform development teams. You will collaborate with global engineering groups to ensure accurate and culturally appropriate content.

Responsibilities include translating documentation, interpreting meetings, driving quality improvements, coordinating schedules with localization staff, and supporting program roadmaps.