Overview
German Language Specialist at Activision.
Our teams in Dublin support world-class gaming and game localisation for franchises like Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro.
The role focuses on making great games shine in every language through creativity, technology, and continuous improvement.
Job Details
Job Title
: German Language Specialist
Requisition ID
: R
Department
: Language Services
Location
: Activision Dublin, Ireland
Contract
: Permanent
Reporting To
: Language Services Manager
Your Platform
This is an exciting time to join Activision.
Our Dublin teams are at the heart of world-class gaming and localisation, supporting franchises like Call of Duty, Crash Bandicoot, and Spyro.
You'll work with passionate colleagues from around the world, focused on one mission: making great games shine in every language.
Responsibilities
Own the quality and consistency of all German content for Call of Duty—gameplay, in-game UI, multiplayer, live events, and marketing assets.
Drive transformation through AI and automation.
Implement new post-editing, translation, and review workflows to raise speed and quality.
Partner with Project Management, Localisation QA, and other Language Specialists to ensure German content is authentic, player-focused, and on-brand.
Be a go-to expert for terminology, style, and cultural adaptation; help the team and external vendors solve problems and deliver results.
Bring a solution mindset—flag blockers, propose workflow or tech improvements, and participate in feedback, review, and change.
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.
Actively participate in rollout and improvement of AI-powered, automated localisation pipelines, including post-editing MT outputs.
Review and approve assets before publication; provide guidance to external German vendors and internal testers.
Proactively track, evaluate, and help fix linguistic bugs and quality issues; maintain and evolve translation assets (glossary, termbase, translation memories, style guides).
Contribute to team reviews, feedback loops, and continuous improvement 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.
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 and a 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.
Identification of bottlenecks and proactive improvements to processes and standards.
Active contribution to AI-powered localisation initiatives and smarter, faster workflows.
Trusted voice within the team, supporting colleagues and fostering continuous learning.
Our World
Activision aims to create iconic gaming and entertainment experiences.
We value inclusive collaboration and diverse teams, delivering fun, engaging experiences to players worldwide.
Accommodation
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 any other basis protected by law.
We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please email
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