Japanese & Simplified Chinese Fluent Speaker | Manila

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Manila, First District NCR, National Capital Region, PHL
In-Office
Entry level
Gaming
World Leading Games QA, Localization, and Audio Services. The pre-eminent choice for the global gaming sector.
The Role
Perform linguistic QA for Simplified Chinese game localisation: play and test builds, identify and report linguistic issues in bug databases, write and verify test cases, collaborate with testers, translators and developers, and help improve LQA workflows onsite in Manila.
Summary Generated by Built In

Play it. Break it. Perfect it.  

At Universally Speaking, you don’t just play games you make them flawless. We’re looking for linguistic perfectionists who live for precision and care deeply about great gaming experiences. You’ll dive into new worlds, spot every linguistic bug, and make sure every word, phrase, and line feels right. It’s hands-on, it’s fast-paced, and it’s all about ensuring players across the globe get the best possible version of the game. 

What you’ll be doing 

•You’ll work side by side with talented testers, translators, and developers, reporting issues clearly and working relentlessly to make sure they’re fixed. If you’re motivated by detail, passionate about games, and ready to be part of something that shapes how players experience them you’ll fit right in.

•You’ll be the guardian of language in every game you touch making sure every word, menu, and in-game message feels natural, accurate, and culturally right.  

•You’ll test games like a pro, following our proven Universally Speaking LQA methods that define the industry standard for linguistic quality. Every detail counts, and you’ll make sure nothing slips through.  

•Your reports will make a difference: you’ll use professional bug databases to describe linguistic issues clearly, track progress, and verify that fixes hit the mark.  

•You’ll evolve from tester to trusted LQA expert across everything from indie gems to AAA blockbusters owning your projects and mastering the full testing cycle from start to finish.  

•You’ll write and refine test cases, document your findings, and set the bar for best practices in LQA.  

•You’ll collaborate with developers and fellow testers early in the process, helping shape how each game’s localisation is tested and improved.  

•And beyond that, you’ll constantly look for smarter, faster, better ways to do things taking initiative to optimize workflows, share knowledge, and raise the standard for everyone around you.


Requirements

What you’ll bring to the game

•You’re someone who notices the smallest details others miss, and you can’t rest until everything’s perfect. You speak LANGUAGE like it’s second nature and handle English with confidence, both written and spoken.  

•Games are your thing you live them, breathe them, and you care how they sound, look, and feel. You thrive in a team that moves fast and works under pressure, never losing focus or quality along the way.  

•You’re proactive, determined, and naturally curious about how things work. You use that curiosity to make improvements and find better ways to deliver great results.  

•You’re nimble with tech: comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and the usual suspects in MS Office. Organisation and accuracy are your companions.  

•And of course you already have the right to work in Philippines. This role needs you in the office, part of the action, not remote.


Extra Points for 

•Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading you’ve seen how words take shape across languages.  

•Familiarity with translation systems.  

•Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms.  

•An understanding of gaming trends and the culture behind them.  

•A degree in linguistics or a related field it’s great background, but not a deal-breaker. 


What's in it for you?

 •A chance to turn your passion for games into a full-time career getting hands-on with titles before anyone else does.  

 •A dynamic, international team where creativity and precision go hand in hand. You’ll work with people who share your obsession with quality and detail.  

•Full-time stability with a Monday–Friday schedule, so your evenings and weekends stay yours.  

•An onsite environment that keeps the buzz alive collaborate face to face with talented testers and developers in our modern office at Alabang Town Center, Manila.

•Opportunities to grow your skills through real-world experience in LQA, translation technology, and project management.  

•A culture built around teamwork, learning, and the satisfaction of knowing you help shape how millions of players experience their favourite games. 


Benefits

We don’t just make games better we make work better too. At Universally Speaking Manila, you’ll enjoy benefits designed to support your growth, wellbeing, and career journey. 

•Career growth and learning opportunities to help you level up professionally.  

•Paid training with leading specialists in the games industry learn from the best.  

•A culture built on diversity, equity, and inclusion your voice always matters here. 

•A rewarding referral program bring great people in and get recognised for it. 

Ready to join the game?

If reading this made you think, “That’s me” then we want to hear from you. Apply now and start shaping the worlds players will explore next. At Universally Speaking, we’re always scouting for language talent from every corner of the globe. So even if this role isn’t a perfect match, share it with your friends who live for games and language as much as you do because we’re always expanding our team of multilingual heroes.  

Your journey starts here. Let’s make games unforgettable, together.

At Universally Speaking, diversity makes our worlds richer. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming every background, culture, and perspective.  

What matters to us is your skill, passion, and drive to make great games even better. So whoever you are, wherever you’re from, if you love language and games, you’ll find a place here to grow, create, and belong.

Skills Required

  • Proficiency in Simplified Chinese
  • Proficiency in Japanese
  • Strong English communication (written and spoken)
  • Right to work in the Philippines / must be able to work onsite in Manila
  • High attention to detail and linguistic accuracy
  • Passion for games and familiarity with gaming culture
  • Comfortable using databases, spreadsheets, testing tools, and MS Office
  • Experience in LQA, translation, or proofreading
  • Familiarity with translation systems (CAT tools)
  • Previous use of test case management tools or text editing platforms
  • Understanding of gaming trends and culture
  • Degree in linguistics or related field
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The Company
HQ: Wyboston
384 Employees
Year Founded: 2005

What We Do

Universally Speaking is one of the worlds most reputable and renowned outsource companies for games QA, Localisation and Audio. We are multi-award winning, working across all time zones, daily. We work closely with our clients and pride ourselves on our ability to become an extension of their internal teams. With over sixteen years of experience working within the global gaming industry, Universally Speaking is one of the sectors most trusted service providers. We are recommended by the industry, for the industry. We are a trusted partner to many of the industry’s biggest publishers, developers, and platform holders. Our business is built upon our reputation for quality. We see ourselves as complex solutions specialists. We continue to innovate and educate the sector. We have received industry recognition from the highest authorities, have long-term relationships with clients across the globe and continuously receive new business from client referrals. We are the preferred choice of industry experts the world over.

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