(German) Associate QA Tester / Language Development Support (Contingent)
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Naughty Dog is seeking a German-speaking Associate Quality Assurance Tester and Language Development Support for a temporary on-site role in Santa Monica, staffed by DZConneX. The job focuses on QA for German content, logging and regression testing, creating test plans, and validating in game dialogue and text for German, with flexibility for overtime and schedule changes. Key requirements include native or fluent German with strong English, a passion for gaming, excellent communication skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to work well in a team or independently, plus familiarity with PS4 and PS5. Applicants should submit a resume and cover letter, and include a portfolio or reel if they have art or editing background. Base pay ranges from $17.50 to $26.50 per hour.
This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZConneX.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this 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. 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 German. This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for German speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both German and English, and a keen eye for detail.
What you will do:
- 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 German
- Provide quality assurance and development support for German
- 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
What skills you will use:
- Fluency in German; 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 German 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
Bonus Skills:
- Additional linguistic fluency beyond German
- Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.)
- Scripting or programming experience
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.
Additional Material Submission:
We recognize that applicants fluent in German may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industry
- Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design:
Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity.
- Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background:
Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style.
As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test.
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