Italian Associate QA Tester​/Language Development Support; Remote

This position is for temporary engagement through our staffing partner YOH Enterprise Solutions.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for this position.

Naughty Dog has been crafting best-selling, critically acclaimed games for nearly 40 years. We recently released The Last of Us Part II Remastered and a PS5 remake of The Last of Us Part I, and the titles are now available on PC as well. Currently, we’re developing Intergalactic:
The Heretic Prophet, and we’re looking for talented individuals to join us.

We are committed to innovation and to bringing together diverse, creative, and technically innovative minds. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and believe that a wide range of cultural and life experiences contributes to the overall well‑being and success of the studio and the titles we produce.

This role is integral to ensuring the high quality and cultural accuracy of our game content for Italian‑speaking audiences. The ideal candidate will have a passion for gaming, strong communication skills in both Italian and English, and a keen eye for detail.

• Identify, log, and maintain gameplay issues
• Conduct ad hoc and bug regression testing when necessary
• Create and execute test plans
• Verify in‑game non‑English dialogue and text, specifically Italian
• Provide quality assurance and development support for Italian language content
• Demonstrate eagerness to learn new skills and the ability to teach them to others
• Remain flexible and adaptive to assignment and schedule changes, including overtime
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed

• Fluency in Italian; native speakers preferred
• Fluency in English
• A desire to be part of the Naughty Dog Team
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills in both Italian and English
• Demonstrable skill set beyond just bug investigation and documentation
• Willingness to share opinions and feedback with other departments
• Keen attention to detail and accuracy
• A team‑oriented individual who can also work effectively independently
• Working knowledge of PS4 and PS5 systems

• Additional linguistic fluency beyond Italian
• Formal post‑high school education (college, technical school, etc.)
• Scripting or programming experience

If you have a background in Art, Programming, or Design, please submit a portfolio to give us a deeper understanding of your skills and creativity.

If you have an Audio, Film or Editing background, please include a reel with your application to showcase your technical abilities and editing style.

As part of the application process, candidates will be asked to complete a QA Test.

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This role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. The estimated base pay range for this role is $17.50 — $26.50 USD per hour.

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