Keywords International ltd.

Keywords International strives to offer a friendly and supportive working environment. Our main hub in Dublin is located in a high-tech building in a desirable business park, with easy access to major transportation systems. We have ample parking space for employees and visitors. There is a full time receptionist, secured access to only Keywords employees and ergonomically fitted work stations. The space is fully air-conditioned, has plenty of light and is a very good work environment. 

Rome, Tokyo and Montreal also feature central locations at the heart of these beautiful cities and a friendly and non-competitive environment where the well-being and professional development of our employees are preeminent.     

If you are a videogames lover and dream about a career in the videogames industry, Keywords is the right place for you!

Among the benefits offered:

  • paid overtime or time in lieu
  • training and career plan
  • multiple company events throughout the year
  • post launch team parties
Due to the high number of applications received we might not contact you straight away, but we'll keep your data on file.

Currently Active Job Vacancies

Here you can find our current job vacancies.

Your CV must be English, in .doc or .pdf format.
Please also familiarize with our Non Disclosure Agreement, as you will have to accept and to sign it before we can allow you into our offices.

Here you can find our waiting list.

Our waiting list allows you to pro-actively shortlist yourself for future opportunities. Please submit your CV here for any other roles not currently active on our open vacancies listing, including Internships, Translators, Project Managers and any Functional roles, clearly stating in your covering note, what role you are interested in, so that we can ensure your CV reaches the right recruiter!

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Internships

We offer internships both in translation and testing of videogames.  

Responsibilities:

Tester

Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database.
Run test suites, verify fixes, spot grammar and language mistakes in your language.
Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process.
Verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
Ensure that correct terminology is used.

 

Translator
Translate, review, and proofread texts in your mother tongue.
Support the testing team.
Create glossaries, manage terminology, and create guidelines.
Perform Quality Assurance tasks.
Be responsible for all linguistic aspects in support of our customers, and help them achieve the best possible quality products.


Requirements:

  • Excellent spelling and grammar in your mother tongue.
  • Outstanding attention to detail.
  • Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion.
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, both in English and your mother tongue.
  • The ability to write accurate, unambiguous, and concise documentation in English.
  • Good PC Knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential.
  • Must be a team worker.
What to expect:
We don’t believe in only asking interns to prepare coffee and make photocopies.
You will be assigned a tutor and be properly trained on actual projects. When requested, we will cooperate with your university to prepare a training program and your final papers.
You will be working in a multicultural, dynamic environment and be fully integrated in a team/project, doing your part, just like a “standard” employee.

What we offer:
As a general rule, internships are unpaid, but we offer the following:
  • Return Flight to Ireland
  • Accommodation in a company house
  • Vouchers for Lunch in the company canteen (Dublin hub only)
Duration of Internship:
This can be discussed on a case-by-case basis but as a general rule we do not accept interships with a duration of less than 3 months. 

 

 

Localization Testers

Our ideal candidates are already experienced in localization testing and acquainted with software testing procedures and production cycles.

Pre-requisites: native speakers, passionate gamers, and very good level of English. Previous experience in localization testing and specialization in one particular field (MMO, linguistic skills, simulation games, musician) are all added values taken in great consideration during the selections process.

Tester responsibilities in Keywords

  • Identify, isolate, and document bugs clearly and concisely in a bug database.
  • Run test suites, spot localization mistakes, verify that bugs have been fixed and implemented correctly.
  • Follow the documented processes at all stages of the testing process.
  • Ensure that correct terminology is used.
  • Carry out compliance and certification-related tests for consoles.

Tester requirements

  • Must be a native speaker
  • Excellent spelling and grammar in their mother tongue
  • Outstanding attention to detail
  • Must be motivated and able to remain focused until project completion
  • Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
  • The ability to write accurate, unambiguous, and concise documentation in English
  • Understanding and experience of interactive games and games consoles is essential
  • Good PC knowledge & proficient knowledge of MS Office suite of products is essential
  • Must be a teamworker
  • Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role a definite advantage
  • University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage

Remuneration:
Good benefits, relocation package, bonus structure, and competitive salary will go to the right candidate.
We welcome applications for the following languages:

  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
 
  • Latam
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Turkish

Location: Dublin, Tokyo

 

Functional Testers

The Functional QA tester is is responsible for testing, identifying, recording, and suggesting fixes to potential bugs in video game programs relating to functionality and compliance issues.

Functional Tester responsibilities:
  • Execution of Functionality and/or Compliance QA test cases.
  • Reporting Functionality and/or Compliance bugs and informing superiors of issues that may affect project timelines.
  • Actively seeking to improve departmental processes via feedback to superiors, including checklist updates and tool suggestions/improvements.
  • Performing Test Case Creation when necessary.
  • Maintain up to date knowledge of First Party Submission Requirements.
  • Achieve targets set for test schedules and quality.
Requirements:
  • High level fluency in English and preferably French.
  • Exceptional attention to detail.
  • Ability to work under pressure.
  • Proactive attitude towards all aspects of work.
  • Strong analytical skills.
  • Able to adapt to variable tasks while maintaining top quality time management.
  • Ensures accurate information is present in all bug databases.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Good knowledge of First Party Submission Requirements (Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo).
  • Experience with First Party Tools, such as Xbox 360 Neighborhood, Target Manager, etc.
  • Fantastic ability to notice errors in their own work.
  • Experience of Software Localization in a QA Tester role a definite advantage
  • University Degree, equivalent qualification and/or relevant experience in related field an advantage
Remuneration:
Good benefits, relocation package, bonus structure, and competitive salary will go to the right candidate.

Location: Montreal

 

 

Translators

Would you like to join our pool of freelance translators?
Our ideal candidates are already experienced in localization and already acquainted in particular with software localization production cycles. 

All our freelance translators meet three fundamental pre-requisites: they are native speakers, passionate gamers, and have localization experience (not necessarily in the videogame industry). When sending your application, please make sure to list any specialization in particular fields (MMO, sport, simulation games, music) or any hobby. These are all added values taken in great consideration for project assignments.

As part of our selection procedure, shortlisted candidates will be asked to carry out a translation test. 


We welcome applications in the following languages:

  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Chinese
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Latam
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian 
  • Russian
  • Serbian
  • Slovenian
  • Spanish
  • Swedish
  • Turkish

 
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Game Globalization
Keywords International's deep knowledge of the certification, terminology, and platform compliance process has led major industry players to choose us as the backbone of their globalization and localization process.
 
Game Localization
From translation to creative adaptation, from audio transcreation to casting, art localization, age rating and cultural adaption support, we offer our customers a one-stop solution to their localization needs.
 
Functional Testing
Here at Keywords International we are aware of the need for thorough QA on all titles. Poor QA could affect sales and perceived quality of titles. Our team is here to help find the most difficult of issues and improve the stability of your titles.
 
Localization Testing
Localization and functional testing are key phases for the release of any software or any digital media. We have developed an innovative and unique testing process that delivers top quality results whilst also generating significant cost savings.
 
Quality Control
Available to our customers as well, our language QA department can cater to all your needs from complete outsource localization quality control to ad hoc services complementing your in house or 3rd party provider.