Supervisor, Language QA Testing - Portuguese
Redmond, WAJob$108–174K/yrPosted todayStill listed today
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The Supervisor, Language QA Testing - Portuguese leads and develops language QA professionals and oversees Brazilian Portuguese testing for Nintendo games. The role partners with global teams to maintain quality standards, manage testing processes, and guide text and voice testing. It is an on-site position in Redmond, Washington, and requires legal eligibility to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.
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Nintendo of America
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo’s mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Here at Nintendo of America Inc., we deliver on this mission by partnering closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo’s iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through our video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on a range of other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
We are an equal opportunity employer offering a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, and the diverse consumers and communities we call home. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at https://www.nintendo.com/.
SUMMARY: The Language QA Testing team helps ensure Nintendo games deliver high-quality, culturally authentic experiences for players across our markets. As Supervisor, Language QA Testing - Portuguese, you’ll lead and develop a team of language QA professionals while overseeing Brazilian Portuguese testing efforts and partnering with global teams to maintain Nintendo’s quality standards.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
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Monitors project schedules and text check progress across supported languages.
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Partners with and acts as a liaison between global localization and testing teams to establish and maintain processes for managing scope, schedule, and milestones.
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Manages team members, creating training and best practices resources where necessary.
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Monitors budgets and consults necessary stakeholders if supplemental budgets are needed.
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Assigns and tracks day-to-day tasks so ensure their timely and accurate completion.
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Evaluates and provides guidance to team members related specifically to the testing of text and voice in Brazilian Portuguese language.
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Occasionally interprets meetings, telephone calls, and video conferences related to game development and localization in Brazilian Portuguese language.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
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1-3 years leading testing teams or projects in software language testing.
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1-3 years of proofreading experience in a high-volume, deadline-oriented setting in Quality Assurance industry.
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Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall and/or Agile) highly preferred.
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High proficiency utilizing bug tracking and language testing software.
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Thorough knowledge of Nintendo products and gaming industry, especially in target market.
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Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of personnel.
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Keen ability to identify possible culturalization issues and propose possible solutions.
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Undergraduate degree in target language or equivalent degree, or equivalent experience.
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Valid passport required for international travel.
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Advanced level of proficiency (writing, speaking, and reading) in Brazilian Portuguese language.
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Interpretation experience preferred.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is on-site in Redmond, WA. This position is not open to remote status at this time. This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Pay Range: $108,450—$173,550 USD
How this job compares
Set against the 4,850 open Quality Assurance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$108–174K/yr
- Washington median$102–159K/yr48 salary ranges
- US median$89–143K/yr2,168 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $141K, is 6% above the Washington median midpoint ($133K) — in the middle half of Quality Assurance salary ranges in Washington.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 88 open Quality Assurance jobs in Washington and 4,850 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Quality Assurance postings that state a minimum ask for (median 5 years, across 3,724 postings).
- Education
- 1,662 of the 4,850 open Quality Assurance jobs (34%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
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