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Localization Linguist (ZH→EN) (Singapore)

NetEase Games
Location
Singapore-Guoco Midtown
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Global Mobile Product Department
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Native or near-native English speaker with strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
  • Fluent in reading and writing Chinese
  • 3+ years of experience in game localization or a related field
  • Involvement in end-to-end launch and live-ops updates of at least one long-term operated title
  • Familiarity with localization workflow and tooling including CAT/TMS, terminology management, translation memory, LQA processes
  • Strong cultural sensitivity and editorial judgment
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with casual games or female-oriented content expression
  • Experience building a localization system from scratch or managing external vendors
  • Knowledge of automated QA tooling or AI-assisted translation tools
What the job really is

The Localization Linguist role focuses on transcreating and ensuring the quality of game content from Simplified Chinese to English. Daily tasks include rewriting storylines and dialogue, managing linguistic assets, reviewing translations, conducting language quality assurance, and collaborating with various teams to address cultural sensitivities.

Things to weigh
  • No specific salary or benefits mentioned
  • Role requires strong cultural sensitivity and editorial judgment, which may add pressure for perfection
  • Experience with live-ops updates indicates a fast-paced environment
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