German Associate QA Tester Language Development Support (Remote)
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Job Summary
This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.
For nearly 40 years Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative gameplay and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. Were also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently were busy at the kennel working onIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet and wed love to find talented individuals to join us.
Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.
Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support specializing in German. This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for German speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming strong communication skills in both German and English and a keen eye for detail.
What you will do:
- Identify log and maintain gameplay issues
- Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary
- Create and execute test plans
- Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text specifically German
- Provide quality assurance and development support for German
- Language content
- Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others
- Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes including overtime
- Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed
What skills you will use:
- Fluency in German; native speakers preferred
- Fluency in English
- A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team
- Strong interpersonal written and verbal communication skills in both German and English
- Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation
- Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments
- Keen attention to detail and accuracy
- A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independently
- Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems
Bonus Skills:
- Additional linguistic fluency beyond German
- Formal post-high school education (college technical school etc.)
- Scripting or programming experience
All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position.
Additional Material Submission:
We recognize that applicants fluent in German may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry
- Applicants with a Background in Art Programming or Design:
Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity.
- Applicants with a Audio Film or Editing Background:
Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style.
As a part of the Naughty Dog application process candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test.
At SIE working with our partners we consider several factors when setting each roles base pay range including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.
Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge skills experience and location.
In addition this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical dental and vision. Click hereto learn more.
The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below this is an hourly rate.
$17.50 - $26.50 USD
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
Naughty Dog is the developer of some of the most critically acclaimed and top-selling video games on PlayStation platforms, having created the classic Crash Bandicoot and Jak and Daxter series, as well as modern franchises Uncharted and The Last of Us. We have become recognized ...