Nintendo
Sr. Technical Localization Quality Specialist - Japanese
Nintendo, Redmond, Washington, United States, 98052
Overview
Nintendo of America Inc. is based in Redmond, WA and serves as the headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. Nintendo’s mission is to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. This role is with Language Services, which delivers translation and interpreting services to support company priorities and collaboration while ensuring quality, confidentiality, timeliness, and brand integrity. This is a hybrid position in Redmond, WA; visa sponsorship is not available. Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer with a welcoming and inclusive environment. Language Services focuses on translation (English⇄Japanese and Japanese⇄English, among other languages via outsource partners) and interpreting (in-person and remote). It strives to maximize the effectiveness of communications and support company priorities. Description Of Duties Collaborates with subject matter experts to complete technical publications which may include translated, localized publications. Provides feedback and recommendations to authors, translators and proofers based on changes identified during quality control processes (editing, review, and building). Coordinates and oversees workflow and job volume with various areas. Identifies and drives areas for improvement and implements corrective action. Creates, maintains, communicates, and provides training on style guides, terminology lists, and content for technical documentation per stakeholder requirements. Maintains software version control updates and documentation revision history. Provides overflow and coverage support on projects when necessary. Prioritizes, allocates, and oversees work to the writer/editor pool, monitors progress, provides training and guidance, and ensures overall quality of the end product. Proposes and develops processes to automate document creation and maintenance, and handles select developer documentation projects. May assist in reviewing and editing translations from Japanese to English and English to Japanese. Assists in communicating and translating with related departments. Summary Of Requirements
Three (3) to six (6) years of technical documentation quality control experience. Experience with review of technical documents in printed and web-ready formats. Strong writing skills and in-depth knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, plus familiarity with style guides. Understanding of high-level programming languages and concepts; ability to read and work with source code comments. Solid understanding of tagged file formats such as XML, HTML. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation and terminology tools. Ability to edit technical programming documentation for style, terminology, content, logical flow, usability, and target audience. BS or BA degree in Technical Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field. Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA and requires regular onsite work according to division guidelines. This position includes a base salary range of $91,500 - $146,400 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off). Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more information. Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Product Management Industries: Computer Games, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nintendo. Get notified about new Quality Technician jobs in Redmond, WA.
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Nintendo of America Inc. is based in Redmond, WA and serves as the headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Americas. Nintendo’s mission is to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. This role is with Language Services, which delivers translation and interpreting services to support company priorities and collaboration while ensuring quality, confidentiality, timeliness, and brand integrity. This is a hybrid position in Redmond, WA; visa sponsorship is not available. Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer with a welcoming and inclusive environment. Language Services focuses on translation (English⇄Japanese and Japanese⇄English, among other languages via outsource partners) and interpreting (in-person and remote). It strives to maximize the effectiveness of communications and support company priorities. Description Of Duties Collaborates with subject matter experts to complete technical publications which may include translated, localized publications. Provides feedback and recommendations to authors, translators and proofers based on changes identified during quality control processes (editing, review, and building). Coordinates and oversees workflow and job volume with various areas. Identifies and drives areas for improvement and implements corrective action. Creates, maintains, communicates, and provides training on style guides, terminology lists, and content for technical documentation per stakeholder requirements. Maintains software version control updates and documentation revision history. Provides overflow and coverage support on projects when necessary. Prioritizes, allocates, and oversees work to the writer/editor pool, monitors progress, provides training and guidance, and ensures overall quality of the end product. Proposes and develops processes to automate document creation and maintenance, and handles select developer documentation projects. May assist in reviewing and editing translations from Japanese to English and English to Japanese. Assists in communicating and translating with related departments. Summary Of Requirements
Three (3) to six (6) years of technical documentation quality control experience. Experience with review of technical documents in printed and web-ready formats. Strong writing skills and in-depth knowledge of English language, grammar, spelling, and punctuation, plus familiarity with style guides. Understanding of high-level programming languages and concepts; ability to read and work with source code comments. Solid understanding of tagged file formats such as XML, HTML. Familiarity with computer-assisted translation and terminology tools. Ability to edit technical programming documentation for style, terminology, content, logical flow, usability, and target audience. BS or BA degree in Technical Communications, Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, or related field. Japanese-Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) N1 certification or equivalent capability. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this role. This position is hybrid in Redmond, WA and requires regular onsite work according to division guidelines. This position includes a base salary range of $91,500 - $146,400 annually, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off). Please see our Benefits & Perks page for more information. Details
Seniority level: Not Applicable Employment type: Full-time Job function: Product Management Industries: Computer Games, Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, and Entertainment Providers Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Nintendo. Get notified about new Quality Technician jobs in Redmond, WA.
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