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Gameplay Programmer

Santa Monica, CA

$144K - $160K/yr

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released ...

Gameplay Programmer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$141K - $176K/yr

Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II ...

Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and ...

Senior Technical Designer

Santa Monica, CA ยท On-site

$114K - $122K/yr

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released ...

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Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5 . We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I is now ...

Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I and ...

Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5 . We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Part I is now ...

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French Associate QA Tester / Language Development Support (Remote)

French Associate QA Tester / Language Development Support (Remote)

Naughty Dog

Santa Monica, CA โ€ข On-site

Other

Posted 16 days ago


Job description

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.ย 

For nearly 40 years, Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games that constantly push the boundaries of narrative, gameplay, and technology. Naughty Dog recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered as well as a current generation remake of The Last of Us Part I for the PS5. We're also proud to say that The Last of Us Parts I and II are now available for the first time on PC. Currently, we're busy at the kennel working onIntergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, and we'd love to find talented individuals to join us.ย 

Naughty Dog games have long been lauded for their evocative, character-driven stories and attention to detail. We are committed to innovation within our games and as such have curated some of the top creative and technically innovative minds in the industry. We welcome diverse candidates and believe that a broad range of cultural and life experiences contribute to the overall well-being and success of the studio and the titles we craft together.

Naughty Dog is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as an Associate Quality Assurance Tester/Language Development Support, specializing in French.ย  This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for French speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both French and English, and a keen eye for detail.ย 

What you will do:ย ย 

  • Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issuesย 
  • Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessaryย 
  • Create and execute test plansย 
  • Verify in-game non-English dialogue and text, specifically French
  • Provide quality assurance and development support for Frenchย 
  • Language contentย 
  • Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to othersย 
  • Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtimeย 
  • Additional responsibilities may be assigned as neededย 

What skills you will use:ย 

  • Fluency in French; native speakers preferredย 
  • Fluency in Englishย 
  • A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Teamย 
  • Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both French and Englishย 
  • Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentationย 
  • Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departmentsย 
  • Keen attention to detail and accuracyย 
  • A team-oriented individual who can also work effectively independentlyย 
  • Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systemsย 

Bonus Skills:ย ย 

  • Additional linguistic fluency beyond French
  • Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc.)ย 
  • Scripting or programming experienceย 

All applicants must provide a resume and cover letter to be considered. The cover letter should highlight your relevant experience and interest in the position.ย 
Additional Material Submission:ย 

We recognize that applicants fluent in French may also possess additional skills relevant to the gaming industryย 

  • Applicants with a Background in Art, Programming, or Design:ย 
    Please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity.ย 
  • Applicants with a Audio, Film or Editing Background:ย 
    Please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style.ย 

As a part of the Naughty Dog application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test.ย