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Localization QA Lead

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Job Title: Localization QA Lead
Reporting To: Director, Localization and QA
Department: Localization
Location: Irvine, CA (hybrid)

Blizzard Entertainment is looking for a hardworking Localization QA Lead to join our Localization Team. This lead will drive effective and efficient test life cycle activities for all Blizzard game franchises. The ideal candidate is a highly organized individual with outstanding communication and relationship building skills, proven interest in test project management, a strong passion for high-quality games and products, and experience in taking care of multiple teams and cultures in changing environments. The successful candidate will actively collaborate with partner teams in Localization, with our global
suppliers and with game, creative and publishing teams in the United States. A key responsibility of this role is ensuring that Blizzard standards are upheld for all languages worldwide. Our Localization Team’s mission is ‘It Feels Blizzard in Every Language’, and the LQA Lead is a key player in fulfilling this mission. If you have a passion for delivering high-quality, localized entertainment experiences to millions of players globally, this job may be for you.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate test activities for Localization QA for internal and external teams globally.
• Drive test strategy and vision for Blizzard games and products in all localized languages.
• Partner with strategic suppliers to deliver high-quality results and continuous process improvement.
• Monitor test activities, propose corrective measures and report on progress to collaborators.
• Design, maintain and distribute documentation for standardized testing.
• Support regional test partners by removing obstacles and providing information necessary for testing.
• Develop and maintain positive business relationships with all test collaborators.
• Implement lessons learned through test closure and other activities.
• Use data analytics to make business decisions and improve efficiency.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

• A strong passion for quality.
• Excellent understanding of testing principles and techniques with a proven track record of successful test project management in the software industry.
• Experienced in working with website localization and testing.
• 5 years of experience in the Localization QA field leading AAA titles.
• Strong understanding of the localization industry.
• Strong relationship building skills and an ability to influence collaborators with challenging priorities.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with proven problem-solving approach, supported by data analysis.
• Able to work effectively in a multicultural environment.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

Pluses

• Passionate about testing and games.
• Knowledge of Audio-Visual data and Asset management.
• Experienced in Machine Translation and Post-Edit.
• Good understanding of Data Visualization and software, i.e. Power BI, Tableau.
• Degree in a related field, i.e. computer science, software engineering, quality assurance, localization.
• Certifications in testing or project management, i.e. PMP, ISTQB…
• Experience driving risk-based testing.
• Excellent knowledge of Blizzard products and services.
• Skills in one or more of the languages supported by Blizzard games.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Disability Accommodations Request Statement

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest.

COVID-19 Hiring Update Language (Depending on the type of role)

Hybrid: This role is anticipated to be assigned as a hybrid work model position, with some work on-site at an Activision Blizzard office and some work remote.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for ‘Every World’ - we’ve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including:

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.

Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting https://www.benefitsforeveryworld.com/ .