Language QA Tester - Spanish

Groupe Kardol; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus eligibility

Job summary

Nintendo of America Inc. in Redmond, Washington, is seeking a dedicated QA Localization Tester to review in-game text and voice for accuracy, grammar, and cultural alignment with LATAM Spanish requirements.

You will report issues using the testing toolset, work with writers and translators to ensure timely bug fixes, and help maintain Nintendo standards across multiple localization projects.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of proofreading experience in high-volume QA settings.
• Advanced level proficiency in writing/editing in the target language.
• Experience in publishing and/or editing.

Responsibilities

• Check in-game text and voice for context, grammar, spelling, and branding accuracy.
• Assess localization for cultural alignment and regional nuances.
• Use bug reporting tools to document issues and verify fixes.
• Provide feedback to leadership to improve test plans and tooling.
• Collaborate with translation and writing teams to ensure timely progress.
• Manage multiple projects and meet deadlines across several tests.

Skills

Proofreading

Editing

Language skills

Culturalization awareness

Nintendo franchises knowledge

Time management

Education

Undergraduate degree in target language

Job description

Nintendo of America Inc.

About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™ Donkey Kong™ The Legend of Zelda™ Metroid™ Animal Crossing™ Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.

Based in Redmond, Wash., Nintendo of America serves as headquarters for Nintendo's operations in the Americas. We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company's website at https://www.nintendo.com/.

Summary

Checks in-game text during the localization process, both in-file and on-device. Consider language and region-specific cultural and linguistic requirements, reports issues, and provide possible solutions in Spanish for LATAM.

Description Of Duties

• Checks consumer-facing documents and in-game text and voice for context, grammar, spelling, possible trademark issues, and overall presentation to ensure text quality meets Nintendo standards.
• Leverages language and cultural expertise when reviewing text, to ensure that the resulting experience resonates with the user and reflects the intent of the developer.
• Uses testing toolset to report bugs and confirm fixes in a timely and efficient manner.
• Provides feedback to leadership to inform project test plans, tool usage/features, etc. for current and future work.
• Works regularly with translation and writing staff to monitor progress and address text issues with the shared goal of improving testing quality and procedure.
• Processes work for multiple testing projects and provides respective project communications to consistently meet deadlines.

Summary Of Requirements

• 1-3 years of proofreading experience in a high-volume, deadline-oriented setting in Quality Assurance industry.
• Advanced level proficiency and formal or professional experience writing/editing in target language.
• Experience in publishing and/or editing.
• Ability to identify possible culturalization issues and propose possible solutions.
• Strong familiarity with Nintendo franchises and awareness of industry trends, especially in target market.
• Highly organized and be able to manage multiple projects at any given time.
• Undergraduate degree in target language or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.

Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

This position is onsite in Redmond, WA, and not open to remote status at this time.

This position includes a base pay range of $28.94 - $46.30 per hour, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off. Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more benefits information.