German Language Specialist

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Job Summary

Job Description

Activision is seeking a German Language Specialist to join their Dublin team, supporting world-class gaming and game localisation for franchises like Call of Duty. This role focuses on owning the quality and consistency of all German content, driving transformation through AI and automation, and partnering with various teams to ensure authentic, player-focused content. The specialist will localise content, review assets, provide guidance to vendors, and contribute to continuous improvement, aiming to deliver high-quality German content and improve processes.
Must have:
  • Own the quality and consistency of all German content for Call of Duty.
  • Drive transformation through AI and automation, implementing new workflows.
  • Partner with Project Management, Localisation QA, and other Language Specialists.
  • Be an expert for terminology, style, and cultural adaptation.
  • Bring a solution mindset, flag blockers, and propose improvements.
  • Localise Call of Duty content from English to German.
  • Take an active role in AI-powered, automated localisation pipelines.
  • Review and approve assets before publication.
  • Collaborate to ensure clarity of expectations and quality alignment.
  • Provide guidance to external German vendors and internal testers.
  • Proactively track, evaluate, and fix linguistic bugs and quality issues.
  • Maintain and evolve translation assets.
  • Take part in team reviews, feedback loops, and continuous improvement cycles.
Good to have:
  • Demonstrated experience in post-editing and reviewing MT output is highly desirable
  • Familiarity with automation tools and AI-driven workflows is a plus
  • Familiarity with shooter games, multiplayer, and live content is a distinct advantage

Job Details

Job Title: Language Specialist, German

Reporting To: Language Services Manager

Department: Language Services

Contract: Permanent

Your Platform

This is an exciting time to join Activision! Our teams in Dublin are at the heart of world-class gaming and game localisation, supporting franchises like Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, and Spyro. We’re reshaping the way localisation happens—putting creativity, technology, and continuous improvement at the center of our work. You’ll work with passionate colleagues from around the world, all focused on one mission: making great games shine in every language.

Your Mission

As our German Language Specialist, you’ll:

  • Own the quality and consistency of all German content for Call of Duty - gameplay, in-game UI, multiplayer, live events, and marketing assets.
  • Be a driver of transformation as we reshape our future through AI and automation. You’ll be hands-on in implementing new post-editing, translation, and review workflows, helping us raise the bar for speed and quality.
  • Partner closely with Project Management, Localisation QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure German content is always authentic, player-focused, and on-brand.
  • Be a go-to expert for terminology, style, and cultural adaptation, helping the team and our external vendors solve problems and deliver results.
  • Bring a solution mindset, not just a translation skillset - flag blockers, propose workflow or tech improvements, and play an active part in feedback, review, and change.

Player Profile

Responsibilities

  • Localise Call of Duty content (game, in-game text, audio scripts, live events, and marketing) from English to German, using both traditional translation and post-editing workflows.
  • Take an active role in the rollout and improvement of AI-powered, automated localisation pipelines, including post-editing machine translation outputs.
  • Review and approve assets before publication.
  • Collaborate with Project Management, QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure clarity of expectations and alignment on quality.
  • Provide guidance to external German vendors and internal testers; answer style and translation queries.
  • Proactively track, evaluate, and help fix linguistic bugs and quality issues.
  • Maintain and evolve translation assets (glossary, termbase, translation memories and style guides).
  • Take part in team reviews, feedback loops, and continuous improvement cycles while experimenting with new tools and workflows.

Experience

  • Previous experience as a German Translator/Language Specialist, ideally in the games industry.
  • Demonstrated experience in post-editing and reviewing MT output is highly desirable.
  • Experience using memoQ or other CAT tools.

Knowledge & Skills

  • Native-level German, business-level English.
  • Strong creative writing and localisation adaptation skills.
  • Problem-solving mindset and a willingness to learn, adapt, and experiment.
  • Understanding of cultural sensitivities and the gaming market in Germany.
  • Enthusiasm for AI, automation, and being part of a team driving positive change.

What Success Looks Like

  • You deliver authentic, high-quality German content: player-first and always on-brand.
  • You diagnose bottlenecks, flag blockers, and work with the team to raise standards and improve processes.
  • You embrace and help drive the transformation toward AI-powered localisation, always looking for smarter, faster ways to work.
  • You’re a trusted voice in the team, supporting colleagues, sharing ideas, and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Our World

At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization.

We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy. And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future?

Accommodation Request

Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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.

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