About the role
Company Overview
Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios. CIG is a crowdfunded company dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games, specifically Star Citizen and Squadron 42. The company prides itself on thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity, developing ground-breaking technology, and raising the bar for the gaming industry.
About the Role
The Embedded Subtitle and Narrative QA Specialist ensures every line of dialogue in Star Citizen and Squadron 42 lands on screen at the right moment, is spelled and punctuated correctly, and remains accessible to every player. This role involves working alongside Narrative, Audio, UI Tech, and QA teams. Training is provided for those without previous games QA experience.
Responsibilities
- Test that subtitles trigger, match the spoken line, and time and prioritize correctly across cinematics, ambient scenes, and in-game wildlines.
- Review subtitles and other in-game text (UI, objectives, markers, items text) against Narrative style guidelines.
- Create closed captions to agreed-upon standards.
- Log clear, reproducible bugs (including string IDs, build details, and captures) and follow them through to closure using tools like Jira.
- Track down issues at the source with Narrative, Audio, and UI Tech, and suggest process and tooling improvements.
- Maintain test cases and coverage tracking, and report progress to leadership.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Exceptional written English and a sharp eye for spelling, punctuation, and consistency.
- A methodical mindset with the ability to track down errors and explain them clearly.
- Organization and accuracy when working through large volumes of dialogue to deadline.
- Good communication skills and the confidence to work closely with Narrative, Audio, UI, and wider QA teams.
- An interest in accessibility and understanding why good captions matter to players.
- A passion for games, especially narrative-driven sim and space games.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in games QA, or in subtitling, captioning, proofreading, editing, or localization (games, film, or TV).
- Familiarity with Jira, Perforce, or data-driven text systems (string IDs).
- Knowledge of caption conventions such as reading speed, line length, speaker ID, and non-speech audio.
- Python scripting, or familiarity with recognized captioning standards.
Working Conditions and Perks
- Environment: Relaxed, innovative, and future-thinking.
- Office Locations: Manchester, Los Angeles, Austin, and Frankfurt.
- Social: The company hosts various sports and social groups, including tabletop games, wargaming, yoga, football, and tennis.
Diversity Statement
CIG is a global company committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the company strives to build a team that represents all walks of life.
Fraud Warning
CIG does not ask for personal information like bank account or identification numbers through social media or chat-based apps, nor do they request or send money for the purchase of business equipment. Suspected fraud should be reported to local authorities and via email to info[at]cloudimperiumgames.com.