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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Technical Localization Specialist (NTD) - **Company:** Nintendo Technology Development - **Location:** Redmond, WA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $82,000.0 - $131,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, C Sharp (Programming Language), Video Game Development, Python (Programming Language), Machine Translation, Scrum Methodology, Regular Expressions, Simple Data Format, Software Engineering, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Git, Information Technology, Programming Languages - **Published:** September 26, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/21_01a05a9e-e31e-71c6-b09d-3a434c476258 ## About the Role * Two to six years of translation experience. * General knowledge of translation management systems, such as memoQ or similar. * Familiarity with at least one popular programming language, such as Python, JavaScript, C#, or similar. * Familiarity with the use of regular expressions in the context of localization. * Familiarity with translation-related technologies, such as machine translation and generative AI, and the industry trends related to them. * Familiarity with version-control systems, such as Git. * Solid understanding of tagged file formats, such as XML and HTML. * Ability to communicate complex and technical information fluently in Japanese and English. * Excellent verbal and written translation skills, with acute attention to detail. * Understanding of technical subject matter on a broad range of computing technologies. * Excellent organizational skills. * Must fluently read, write, and speak Japanese and English, including jargon, slang, and idioms. Native speaker of Japanese preferred. * Understanding of cultural and linguistic issues and ability to make recommendations regarding content. * Familiarity with engineering and software development practices (e.g., the software development life cycle and related areas of knowledge), particularly as they relate to video game and platform development. * Familiarity with project management practices (e.g., Agile, Scrum, Kanban, sprint retrospectives). * Experience as a liaison between international offices is a plus. * Secondary skills in any of the following areas are highly desirable: technical writing, visual design, project management. * Undergraduate degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Communications, English, Japanese, or a suitably related field. * Full professional proficiency (ILR Level 4 or higher) in both Japanese and English: + For native speakers of English, Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 certification or equivalent capability is preferred. + For native speakers of Japanese, Eiken Pre-1 certification or equivalent is preferred. + For native speakers of other languages, equivalent language skill assessments (such as a TOEFL iBT score of 80) are preferred. Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role. ## Description * Serve as a conduit for communication between Nintendo Co., Ltd. (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 localization processes and propose solutions. * Contribute to localization program road maps, project plans, and overall program health. * Train and mentor others in translation and proofing procedures. * Coordinate workload and interpreting schedules with the localization staff, negotiating deliverables and deadlines as necessary. * Coordinate with members of NCL, its subsidiaries, and external partners. * May require frequent travel to Japan as well as evening work in the Pacific Time Zone. * Up to 10% travel; domestic and international. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [ShapeShift: Reinventing Agile for a B2B SaaS Scale-Up](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1655-shapeshift-reinventing-agile-for-a-b2b-saas-scale-up) - [Why localization matters and how to do it the easy (and right) way ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/94-why-localization-matters-and-how-to-do-it-the-easy-and-right-way) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) - [Tolgee: Open-Source, In-Context AI Localization That Cuts Dev Effort](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1664-tolgee-open-source-in-context-ai-localization-that-cuts-dev-effort) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Finding IT & Technology English-speaking Jobs in Germany ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/446-finding-it-technology-english-speaking-jobs-in-germany) - [The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) - [Software Developer Salary in The Netherlands [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/217-software-developer-salary-in-the-netherlands-2023) - [How to land a developer job in Amsterdam](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/36-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-amsterdam) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated)