(Japanese) Associate QA Tester / Language Development Support (Remote)

Naughty Dog

2d•$18 - $27•Remote

About The Position

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZConneX. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position. Candidates can work full remote, hybrid, or onsite at our Santa Monica studio. 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. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we’re busy at the kennel working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we’d 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 Japanese. This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Japanese speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Japanese and English, and a keen eye for detail.

Requirements

Fluency in Japanese; 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 Japanese 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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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 Japanese
Provide quality assurance and development support for Japanese 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