Machine Zone

Japanese Game Translator

Machine Zone

2225 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceEntry LevelBachelors
Job Description

The Localization Team is recruiting for the role of English-to-Japanese Games Translator. We need an experienced and technically astute individual to join us in rapidly creating fresh game content for players and supporting a variety of team initiatives. Perform translation from English of online mobile game client text, and themed collateral assets for sales and marketing. Create translation appropriate to the purpose of the asset (gameplay, support, marketing). Perform research online independently for terminology and software tools documentation. Author Confluence documentation about all aspects of own work. Become a subject matter expert in initiatives by the Localization Team and the company.

Where is this job?
This job is located at 2225 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA
Job Qualifications
  • Experience supporting an online game service operation preferred

  • 2+ years experience in video game translation from English to Japanese

  • Ability to maintain 2500 word daily productivity or equivalent in weighted text

Required Skills
  • Creative writing

  • Bilingual in Japanese

  • memoQ

  • Composition

  • Referencing version control software

Soft Skills
  • Multitasking

  • Process Improvement

  • Verbal communication

  • Detail Oriented

  • written communication

  • Results driven

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Japanese Game Translator in 2225 E Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303, USA is between $45,000 and $75,000 per year. This range takes into consideration the experience level of the individual, as well as the specific job duties and responsibilities. The job duties of a Japanese Game Translator include translating game content from Japanese to English, proofreading translations, and providing feedback on game translations.

Additional Information
Machine Zone is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedOctober 28th, 2020
Apply BeforeMay 22nd, 2025
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About Machine Zone

Machine Zone, Inc. (MZ) is an American privately held technology company, founded in 2008 and based in Palo Alto, California. The company is best known for its widely advertised freemium mobile MMO strategy games Game of War: Fire Age and Mobile Strike, which have both simultaneously been ranked among the top ten highest-grossing mobile games.

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