Technical Localization Specialist (NTD) at Nintendo Technology Development in Redmond, Washington

Job Description:

Nintendo Technology Development

The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Nintendo Switch ™ system and the Nintendo 3DS ™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System ™ , Nintendo has sold more than 4.7 billion video games and more than 740 million hardware units globally, including Nintendo Switch and the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, as well as the Game Boy ™ , Game Boy Advance, Nintendo DS ™ family of systems, Super NES ™ , Nintendo 64 ™ , Nintendo GameCube ™ , Wii ™ and Wii U ™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names, such as Mario, Donkey Kong, Metroid, Zelda and Pokémon. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo Technology Development, based in Redmond, Washington, creates future hardware/software technology and researches North American-based technologies.

Nintendo is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

• Serve as a conduit for communication between Nintendo Company Limited (NCL) and engineering teams within Nintendo Technology Development (NTD).
• Translate documentation between Japanese and English pertaining to general and technical subjects, with consideration for cultural differences.
• Provide interpretation in meetings between NTD and NCL
• Drive initiatives related to translation quality and process improvements.
• Identify issues in the localization process and proposes solutions.
• Contribute to localization program roadmaps, project plans, and overall program health.
• Train and mentor others in translation and proofing procedures.
• Coordinate workload/interpreting schedules with the localization staff, negotiating deliverables/deadlines as necessary.
• Coordinate with members of Nintendo Co., Ltd. (NCL), its subsidiaries, and external partners.
• May require frequent travel to Japan as well as evening work in Pacific Time Zone.
• Up to 10% travel; domestic and international