German Localization QA Tester/Proofreader in Cupertino, CA

Talanto; Cupertino (CA); Hybrid; USD 61,992,000 - 74,390,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accident,Critical Illness,Hospital Ind

Telemedicine Benefit

Paid Sick Time

Paid Holiday

Employee Assistance Program

Internet reimbursement up to $25/month

Job summary

Welocalize is seeking a German Localization QA Tester/Proofreader in Cupertino, CA. You will review localized German (Germany) content for naturalness, accuracy, and polish, check grammar, punctuation, and consistency, and report localization defects in internal systems.

You may also translate content from English into German and verify fixes after updates. The role requires native-level German (Germany), sharp attention to detail, and comfort working remotely with periodic onsite collaboration

Qualifications

• Native German (Germany) language skills.
• Experience reviewing localization content for software and documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and quality assurance mindset.
• Ability to write and report bugs using internal bug-tracking systems.
• Ability to understand and prioritize tasks quickly.

Responsibilities

• Write and report bugs using the internal database system.
• QA various products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases.
• Evaluate translations in the context of software, mobile apps, and documentation.
• Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in German; resolve linguistic questions.
• Adhere to project-specific quality standards, glossaries, and client checklists.
• Troubleshoot basic problems; communicate testing issues effectively.
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.

Skills

German (Germany) native

Localization QA

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

German Localization QA Tester/Proofreader in Cupertino, CA

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AboutWelocalize

Welocalize, a brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide.

ROLE OVERVIEW We are looking for a Linguistic Tester to join a long-term project in Cupertino, CA. As a Linguistic Tester, you’ll help bring high-quality German (Germany) content to life and ensure it feels natural, accurate, and polished for end users. Your main focus will be reviewing and refining localized content, making sure it reads smoothly and is free from errors. This includes checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, formatting, and cultural or contextual accuracy. You’ll also work hands-on with products by executing test cases, identifying localization bugs, and reporting issues through internal bug-tracking systems. Once fixes are implemented, you’ll help verify that they’ve been resolved correctly. From time to time, you’ll also have the opportunity to translate content from English into German (Germany). In addition, you’ll explore user interfaces to identify localization or functional issues, playing an important role in delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience. This role is ideal for someone with native-level German (Germany) fluency, strong attention to detail, and an interest in quality assurance for digital products. If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role (no end date) where you can apply both your language expertise and technical skills, this is a great opportunity.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through the internal database system.
• Ability to understand and prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently.
• Native language skills and cultural awareness of German & Germany
• Good oral and written communication.
• Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
• QA various products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases.
• Discover and report defects (bugs) using client-specific bug-tracking tools.
• Evaluate translations in the context of software, mobile apps, and documentation.
• Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in German; be able to research and resolve linguistic questions.
• Adhere to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, and client-preferred checklists and glossaries.
• Troubleshoot basic problems; be able to communicate effectively and upscale testing issues.
• Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS Remote with occasional attendance at our offices in Cupertino, CA.W-2 (eligible forbenefitsbased onhours worked).Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break, 35 hours per week).To be eligible for this role, you’ll need a valid visa permitting you to work in the USA.

IDEAL BACKGROUNDS: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation, and/or Localization

Benefits:

• Accident,Critical Illness,HospitalIndemnityInsurance
• TelemedicineBenefit
• Paid SickTime
• Paid Holiday
• Employee Assistance Program
• Internet reimbursement up to $25/month

Followingthe eligibilityrequirements: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, HSA, VoluntaryLifeInsurance, 401(k)RetirementPlan

Hourly rate: $27

Additional pay when working onsite

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