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SEGA OF AMERICA INC

QA Specialist

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$21 - $28/hr

Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Perform first-party compliance testing, primarily supporting Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft platforms. * For PC platforms ...

Sega of America

QA Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Perform first-party compliance testing, primarily supporting Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft platforms. * For PC platforms ...

SEGA OF AMERICA INC

QA Lead

Irvine, CA · Hybrid

$24 - $30/hr

Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Compile QA status updates and consolidated project reports from internal teams and external vendors. * Identify and ...

Sega of America

QA Lead

Irvine, CA · On-site

$24 - $30/hr

Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Compile QA status updates and consolidated project reports from internal teams and external vendors. * Identify and ...

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As of Jun 16, 2026, the average hourly pay for localization tester in the United States is $47.54, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37.50 and $56.01 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Localization Tester, you need fluency in the target language(s), solid attention to detail, and a strong understanding of software or game testing principles. Familiarity with test management tools (like JIRA and TestRail), localization platforms, and sometimes CAT tools or translation memory systems is often expected. Excellent communication, adaptability, and cultural awareness are essential soft skills for this role. These competencies ensure that localized products are accurate, culturally appropriate, and technically functional for global users.

What are typical daily responsibilities for a Localization Tester?

As a Localization Tester, your daily tasks usually include reviewing translated content in software, apps, or games to check for linguistic accuracy, cultural relevance, and functional issues. You'll execute test cases, log bugs, and verify that language-specific elements like dates, currencies, or UI layouts display correctly. Collaboration with QA engineers, translators, and developers is common to resolve issues and ensure a high-quality user experience. Regular communication and reporting on progress and challenges is also part of the routine. This role requires a methodical approach and a keen eye for spotting subtle errors that could impact the user experience.

What is a Localization Tester job?

A Localization Tester ensures that a product, such as a website, app, or game, is correctly adapted for a specific region or language. They check for linguistic accuracy, cultural appropriateness, and functional consistency. This involves verifying translations, UI layouts, date formats, currency, and overall user experience. Their role helps ensure that localized products feel natural and error-free for local users.

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QA Specialist

QA Specialist

SEGA OF AMERICA INC

Irvine, CA • Hybrid

$21 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Hybrid Work Model

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Job Summary:
The QA Specialist is responsible for executing assigned test plans on pre-release software builds to identify and document English text defects. This role performs routine testing activities within defined procedures and supports short-term project outcomes under the guidance of the QA Management team. This position spends most of its time in hands-on game testing and actively contributing to bug reports.

In support of QA project needs, the position may conduct compliance testing to ensure software meets regulatory and performance requirements, assist with footage capture for ratings board submissions, and provide additional localization and functional testing support to QA leads as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Execute assigned test plans to support submission of titles to first-party platforms free of functional, grammatical, and graphical defects.
  • Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles.
  • Perform first-party compliance testing, primarily supporting Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft platforms.
  • For PC platforms (Steam, EGS, Origin), follow SEGA’s PC Best Practices and perform internal QA reviews.
  • Regression test assigned defects to confirm resolution.
  • Attend project meetings and provide regular status updates and completed end-of-pass reports to stakeholders as needed.
  • Other responsibilities are performed as assigned or needed.

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork.  In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:
    • For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status.
    • To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams.
    • To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation. 
    • To enhance understanding of our stakeholders’, work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.
  • 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to switch between multiple projects and testing assignments.
  • Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of PC hardware and current generation consoles.

Bonus:

  • Experience testing pre-release or live games.
  • Exposure to localization testing or text editing.
  • Experience capturing gameplay footage or assets.
  • Familiarity with compliance or first-party QA testing.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products.

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