Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support (Japanese)

TL;DR

Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support (Japanese): Ensuring high quality and cultural accuracy of game content for Japanese audiences with an accent on gameplay bug tracking and linguistic verification. Focus on executing test plans, verifying non-English dialogue, and providing development support for Japanese language content.

Location: Must be authorized to work in the United States

Salary: $17.50 — $26.50 per hour

Company

Naughty Dog is a world-renowned game studio known for crafting critically acclaimed, narrative-driven titles such as The Last of Us series.

What you will do

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues.
• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing.
• Create and execute detailed test plans.
• Verify in-game Japanese dialogue and text for cultural and linguistic accuracy.
• Provide quality assurance and development support for Japanese language content.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide feedback and opinions on game quality.

Requirements

• Fluency in Japanese (native speakers preferred).
• Fluency in English.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Japanese and English.
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice to have

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Japanese.
• Formal post-high school education (college or technical school).
• Scripting or programming experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a top creative and technically innovative team in the gaming industry.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse cultural and life experiences.
• Eligible for benefit offerings including medical, dental, and vision insurance.

Hiring process

• Submission of a resume and a cover letter highlighting relevant experience.
• Completion of a QA Test as part of the application process.