Simplified Chinese Localization QA Specialist

About Nexon Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. Since founding our Nexon America branch in 2006, our goal has been to bring those unique games to western players with a player‑first approach, leveraging our expertise in free‑to‑play and live game support. We value open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place. We endorse a healthy work‑life balance with flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and perks such as food trucks, happy hours, and team events. Our Great Place to Work certification has been renewed for six consecutive years. Summary Of Position The Simplified Chinese Localization QA Specialist evaluates, tests, and refines localized game content to ensure an exceptional experience for players in Mainland China. The role includes in‑game LQA testing, post‑editing of machine‑translated content, validation of text/UI bugs, and collaboration with global teams to uphold top‑tier localization quality across all releases. The position works in the office 2–3 times a week in a hybrid model. Job Responsibilities Review, evaluate, and correct localized game content for Simplified Chinese, including machine‑translated output; ensure accuracy, cultural appropriateness, tone alignment, and overall readability while maintaining internal terminology and style consistency. Perform in‑game LQA testing during patches and content updates to validate contextual accuracy, UI compatibility, and formatting integrity; reproduce and clarify LQA issues for developers or QA teams. Review and triage localization bugs submitted by players, QA, and community sources; provide final corrections or re‑translations; collaborate with internal teams to implement fixes efficiently. Maintain documentation of recurring language issues, contribute to terminology updates, and support improvements to internal style guides and localization processes. Handle administrative tasks related to LQA planning, tracking, and communication with internal partners as needed. Other duties as assigned. Work Experience 1+ years of experience in localization, ideally in the gaming or entertainment industry. Experience with translation tools (e.g., memoQ) and task tracking systems (e.g., JIRA). Strong familiarity with gaming terminology, genre conventions, and player communication tone. Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. Linguistics, translation, communications, or related field preferred. Knowledge/Skills Native‑level fluency in Simplified Chinese with strong English proficiency. Interest in working on legacy content, maintaining tone consistency, and contributing to long‑term quality improvements. Sharp attention to linguistic nuance, consistency, and readability. Self‑motivated and organized, able to handle multiple tasks in fast‑paced release cycles. Preferred Knowledge/Skills Passion for gaming and understanding of in‑game narrative and UI contexts. Previously supported live games or worked in a fast‑paced game localization setting. Experience as a Simplified Chinese language specialist or LQA reviewer, specifically from the vendor side. Familiarity with machine translation workflows and quality evaluation. Management reserves the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time. Nexon’s Benefits And Perks We offer medical, dental, and vision plans for you and eligible dependents. Employees enrolling in the high‑deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account, and we provide company‑paid life, AD&D, short‑term and long‑term disability benefits, voluntary life and AD&D for yourself, flex spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with a company match, and pet insurance. We encourage wellness benefits such as monthly wellness credits, lunchtime yoga, and language classes. Additional perks include bi‑monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, a well‑stocked snack bar, paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year‑end break. Compensation Description For Pay Transparency (hourly) The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $30.00 – $36.00 hourly. The range displayed reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is determined by market data, candidate qualifications, skills, experiences, education, and location. Base pay is one part of the total rewards package. Additional discretionary bonuses or incentives may apply. Beware of Recruitment Scams We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process. We will never request payment or personal financial information such as photos of government‑issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, mark it as junk or spam. Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr