Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Linguistic Quality Assurance Tester (Gaming): Ensuring linguistic perfection in games by identifying and reporting linguistic bugs, and refining test cases to meet industry standards. Focus on collaborating with development teams to shape localization testing and optimize workflows for quality assurance.

Location: Must possess the legal right to work in Spain and work onsite in Madrid (Alvento Business Park).

Company

hirify.global is a company dedicated to making video games flawless by providing linguistic quality assurance services to game developers globally.

What you will do

• Collaborate with testers, translators, and developers to identify and report linguistic bugs.
• Ensure linguistic accuracy, naturalness, and cultural appropriateness in games.
• Apply hirify.global LQA methods for detailed game testing.
• Utilize professional bug databases to document issues, track progress, and verify fixes.
• Grow expertise in LQA, managing projects and mastering the full testing cycle.
• Develop and refine test cases, document findings, and establish LQA best practices.
• Contribute to shaping localization testing processes early in development.
• Optimize workflows and share knowledge to improve team standards.

Requirements

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to linguistic perfection.
• Native or near-native proficiency in one language and confident English communication skills (written and spoken).
• Strong passion for video games and their linguistic presentation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure team environment.
• Proactive, curious, and determined approach to problem-solving.
• Proficiency with databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and MS Office.
• Must possess the legal right to work in Spain.
• This is an onsite role in Madrid, not remote.

Nice to have

• Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading.
• Familiarity with translation systems.
• Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms.
• Understanding of gaming trends and culture.
• Degree in linguistics or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to turn passion for games into a career, working on titles pre-release.
• Dynamic, international team focused on creativity, precision, and quality.
• Full-time stability with a Monday–Friday schedule.
• Onsite collaborative environment in a modern office.
• Career growth and learning opportunities in LQA, translation technology, and project management.
• Free daily transportation to and from the office.
• Paid training with leading specialists in the games industry.
• Culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion.