Embedded QA Specialist - Subtitle & Narrative (English)

Location: Manchester, UK

Company

hirify.global is an independent game studio developing next-generation AAA games, including Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

What you will do

• Test subtitle triggering, dialogue matching, timing, and prioritisation across cinematics, ambient scenes, and in-game wildlines.
• Review subtitles and in-game text, including UI elements, objectives, markers, and item text, against narrative style guidelines.
• Create closed captions according to agreed standards.
• Log clear, reproducible bugs with string IDs, build details, and captures, then follow them through to closure.
• Investigate issues with Narrative, Audio, UI Tech, and QA teams and suggest process and tooling improvements.
• Maintain test cases, track coverage, and report progress to leadership.

Requirements

• Exceptional written English with strong spelling, punctuation, and consistency.
• Methodical attention to detail and the ability to explain issues clearly.
• Organisation and accuracy when reviewing large volumes of dialogue to deadline.
• Good communication skills and confidence working with Narrative, Audio, UI, and QA teams.
• Interest in accessibility and the importance of accurate captions.
• Passion for games, especially narrative-driven simulation and space games.

Nice to have

• Experience in games QA, subtitling, captioning, proofreading, editing, or localisation.
• Familiarity with Jira, Perforce, or data-driven text systems using string IDs.
• Knowledge of caption conventions such as reading speed, line length, speaker identification, and non-speech audio.
• Python scripting experience or familiarity with recognised captioning standards.

Culture & Benefits

• Training is provided for candidates without previous games QA experience.
• Collaborative work across Narrative, Audio, UI Tech, and QA teams.
• Inclusive workplace committed to recognising diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives.