About the role
Company Overview
2K Games, founded in 2005, is an international video game publisher that releases titles developed by studios including Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. The company publishes across various genres, including sports, shooters, role-playing, action, strategy, and family games. Notable franchises include NBA 2K, BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands, WWE 2K, and XCOM. 2K is a wholly-owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
Role Summary
As part of the Global Loc 2.0 initiative, the LQA Analyst I will test pre-release content to ensure linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and interface functionality. This is an entry-level, full-time position based in Montreal, reporting to the Global Localization department.
Responsibilities
- Execute test passes on localized builds to verify linguistic, functional, and visual accuracy.
- Identify and log localization bugs—ranging from translation issues to UI problems—using detailed, reproducible steps.
- Ensure consistency in spelling, grammar, terminology, tone, variable usage, and cultural appropriateness.
- Amend or propose edits and translations for objective linguistic issues directly in text management systems.
- Analyze reported issues to identify potential root causes and flag patterns indicating systemic localization or internationalization (i18n) risks.
- Flag localization risks early in the development cycle, including potential issues with variables, UI constraints, or source text clarity.
- Support glossary and style guide validation as part of broader quality review cycles.
- Follow documented test plans and contribute to test case creation and improvement.
- Evaluate localization quality against first-party standards, platform-holder terminology, and branding requirements.
- Review localization tickets or player reports, helping reproduce and escalate verified issues.
- Participate in LQA team standups, bug triage, and milestone QA reviews.
- Maintain knowledge of key project terminology and serve as a resource for the Spanish Latin American language.
Mandatory Qualifications
- Native-level fluency in Spanish Latin American.
- Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
- 1–3 years of experience in QA (functional QA, localization QA, or related testing roles), with demonstrated linguistic proficiency in the supported language.
- Experience with game consoles, mobile platforms, or game development terminology.
- Familiarity with first-party certification standards (Sony, Nintendo, Microsoft).
- Familiarity with QA and localization workflows, including bug logging and test execution.
- Proficiency with JIRA, bug tracking platforms, or text management systems.
- Comfortable with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and version control platforms.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, organized, and collaborative mindset.
- Ability to work under deadlines, follow instructions, and ask questions when needed.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
- Passion for video games and cross-cultural storytelling.
Preferred Qualifications
- Exposure to localization or CAT tools (e.g., Trados, MemoQ, XLOC).
- Experience working with or overseeing external QA partners or freelance reviewers.
- ISTQB certification or equivalent QA accreditation.
- Knowledge of regional age rating standards, particularly in supported territories.
Note: 2K Games and its studios never use instant messaging apps or personal email accounts to contact prospective employees or conduct interviews. All official emails originate from 2K.com accounts.