Immediate Start: German Language Specialist

Overview Join to apply for the German Language Specialist role at Activision Blizzard . This Dublin-based position sits in the Language Services team, helping to deliver high-quality localisation for Call of Duty and other major franchises, across game, in-game text, live events, and marketing assets.
Location: Activision Dublin, Ireland. Contract: Permanent. Reporting To: Language Services Manager.
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 localisation with creativity, technology, and continuous improvement at the center of our work.
Responsibilities Own the quality and consistency of all German content for Call of Duty across gameplay, in-game UI, multiplayer, live events, and marketing assets.
Drive transformation by implementing new post-editing, translation, and review workflows; contribute to faster, higher-quality localisation through AI and automation.
Collaborate with Project Management, Localisation QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure German content is authentic, player-focused, and on-brand.
Serve as a go-to expert for terminology, style, and cultural adaptation; support internal teams and external vendors in solving problems and delivering results.
Proactively identify blockers, propose workflow or tech improvements, and participate in feedback, review, and change processes.
Player Profile Responsibilities Localise Call of Duty content (game, in-game text, audio scripts, live events, and marketing) from English to German, using traditional translation and post-editing workflows.
Support rollout and improvement of AI-powered localisation pipelines, including post-editing of machine translation outputs.
Review and approve assets before publication.
Collaborate with Project Management, QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure clear expectations and quality alignment.
Provide guidance to external German vendors and internal testers; address style and translation queries.
Track and help fix linguistic bugs and quality issues.
Maintain and evolve translation assets (glossaries, termbases, translation memories, style guides).
Participate in team reviews, feedback loops, and continuous improvement, experimenting with new tools and workflows.
Experience Previous experience as a German Translator/Language Specialist, ideally in games.
Experience in post-editing and reviewing MT output is highly desirable.
Experience using memoQ or other CAT tools; familiarity with automation tools and AI-driven workflows is a plus.
Knowledge & Skills Native-level German, business-level English.
Strong creative writing and localisation adaptation skills.
Familiarity with shooter games, multiplayer, and live content is advantageous.
Problem-solving mindset; willingness to learn, adapt, and experiment.
Understanding of cultural sensitivities and the German gaming market.
Enthusiasm for AI, automation, and driving positive change within a team.
What Success Looks Like Authentic, high-quality German content that is player-first and on-brand.
Ability to diagnose bottlenecks, flag blockers, and drive process improvements.
Support transformation toward AI-powered localisation and smarter, faster workflows.
Act as a trusted voice, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Our World At Activision, we strive to create iconic gaming experiences. We develop and publish engaging franchises such as Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater, and Guitar Hero. We aim to be an inclusive company with diverse teams that contribute to our success.
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Accommodation Accommodation Request : Activision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. If you require accommodation to apply, please email accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
Employment Details Seniority level : Entry level
Employment type : Full-time
Job function : Information Technology
Industries : Entertainment Providers
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