French Associate QA Tester / Language Development Support (Remote)

Naughty Dog•Santa Monica, CA

1d•$18 - $27•Remote

About The 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. The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, Naughty Dog is working on Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. The company is committed to innovation within its games and has curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. Naughty Dog welcomes diverse candidates and believes that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles crafted together. Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join their team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in French. This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of game content for French speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both French and English, and a keen eye for detail. This position is for temporary engagement through Naughty Dog's staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions.

Requirements

Fluency in French; 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 French 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
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
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position
Passion for gaming

Nice To Haves

Additional linguistic fluency beyond French
Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.)
Scripting or programming experience
Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design: submit a portfolio to give a deeper understanding of skills and creativity
Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background: include a reel with your application to showcase technical abilities and editing style

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 French
Provide quality assurance and development support for French 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