Engineering Manager, Localization and Site Discovery
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Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Video GamesIndustries
Requirements
- Native English speaker with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Conversational/fluent proficiency in Mandarin Chinese is highly desirable
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in game localization (Chinese to English) and production, with team management experience preferred
- Strong understanding of gaming terminology and trends
- Deep understanding of the Western gaming industry, its culture, and gaming community
- Strong attention to detail, excellent problem-solving skills, and a user-centric approach
- Commitment to delivering error-free localized content that maintains the intended meaning of the game
- Proven familiarity with CAT tools (e.g., SDL Trados Studio, memoQ) and AI-powered localization tools
Responsibilities
- Review, proofread, and evaluate game-related content where English is the target language, ensuring adherence to established quality standards
- Leverage AI technologies to enhance efficiency and quality, while preserving the essence of the game, where applicable
- Lead the English language team, safeguarding the final localization quality of our games
- Strategically reallocate internal and external linguists across projects based on workload, and facilitate the successful onboarding of team members to new projects
- Cultivate and develop the capabilities of the English language team, including skills in dubbing supervision, competitor analysis, and user insights; identify and provide relevant training opportunities
- Analyze and address culturally sensitive issues relevant to the Western market
- Contribute to the development of comprehensive internationalization and localization guidelines for developers and publishers
- Provide in-depth localization and language strategies tailored for Western audiences
- Mitigate potential risks, ensuring game content resonates with Western cultural norms and preferences
- Collaborate closely with game developers and publishing teams, providing localization insights and strategies
- Oversee the work of linguists to consistently maintain exceptional localization quality
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
What are the key responsibilities of the English Localisation Producer role?
The role involves managing end-to-end localization from Chinese to English for game projects, including translation oversight, team leadership, cultural sensitivity for Western markets, and collaboration with developers and publishing teams.
Is this a remote or on-site position?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What salary or compensation is offered for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What qualifications are required for this position?
Candidates must be native English speakers with a passion for gaming, deep understanding of localization best practices, and exceptional communication and organizational skills.
What is the company culture like at Level Infinite?
Level Infinite focuses on delivering engaging gaming experiences, building inclusive communities, and providing services to developers and studios worldwide to unlock game potential.
Tencent
Internet platform for social, gaming, fintech
About Tencent
Tencent is a technology company that focuses on enhancing the daily lives of internet users and assisting businesses in their digital transformation. It operates in various sectors, including social networking, entertainment, fintech, and cloud computing. Tencent's main products include WeChat, a messaging and mobile payment app with over a billion users, and Tencent Games, which produces popular video games like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile. The company generates revenue through online advertising, subscription services, in-app purchases, mobile payments, and cloud services. Unlike many competitors, Tencent has a diverse business model that allows it to serve both individual users and enterprises effectively. The goal of Tencent is to enrich user experiences and support businesses in their digital journeys.
Shenzhen, ChinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$31.5MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Enterprise Software, Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, GamingIndustries
10,001+Employees