German Localization QA Tester/Proofreader in Cupertino, CA

Weloglobal
Cupertino, CA
HybridCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Geared toward detail-oriented linguists comfortable with QA testing and localization workflows, with a focus on German language and cultural expertise in a hybrid remote/in-office work arrangement.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with native German fluency and translation experience in a technical or digital product context
    — “Native language skills and cultural awareness of German & Germany
  • Individuals who can balance linguistic review with technical QA processes
    — “QA various products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases
  • Professionals seeking long-term stability with a focus on quality assurance and localization
    — “This role is ideal for someone with native-level German (Germany) fluency, strong attention to detail, and an interest in quality assurance for digital products

Things to consider

  • Requires occasional in-office work in Cupertino, CA, which may not align with fully remote preferences
    — “Remote with occasional attendance at our offices in Cupertino, CA
  • Candidates must already have a valid US work visa, as no sponsorship is offered
    — “you’ll need a valid visa permitting you to work in the USA

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with linguistic QA and cross-cultural content review in your resume and interview responses
    — “reviewing and refining localized content, making sure it reads smoothly and is free from errors
  • Demonstrate familiarity with bug-tracking systems and technical testing procedures
    — “Discover and report defects (bugs) using client-specific bug-tracking tools
  • Emphasize your ability to act as a subject matter expert in German language nuances
    — “Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in German; be able to research and resolve linguistic questions
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What success looks like

  • High-quality localized content
  • Accurate and culturally aligned translations
Typical background
QA testingLocalization testing

Skills & requirements

Required

QA TestingLocalization TestingGerman FluencyAttention To DetailBug Tracking

Preferred

Translation

Stack & domain

QALocalizationTranslationAttention To DetailCommunicationMultilingual ContentDigital Products

About the role

Original posting from Weloglobal via Lever

About Welocalize 

Welocalize, a Welo Global brand, serves localization teams through AI-enabled multilingual content solutions that enable enterprises to operate and scale globally. Welocalize combines AI, automation, and human expertise to support enterprises in more than 300 languages, enabling accurate, culturally aligned, and compliant multilingual content at scale.

Welocalize’s Opal Platform comprises patented technology designed to automate multilingual content and improve workflow performance for enterprises. Opal functions as an agentic system that orchestrates AI, automation, and human expertise to coordinate content workflows across the lifecycle, improving speed, scalability, and operational control for global enterprises. These solutions operate within a secure and compliant environment supported by seven ISO certifications. Welocalize is headquartered in New York with offices worldwide. welocalize.com 

ROLE OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Linguistic Tester to join a long-term project in Cupertino, CA.

As a Linguistic Tester, you’ll help bring high-quality German (Germany) content to life and ensure it feels natural, accurate, and polished for end users. Your main focus will be reviewing and refining localized content, making sure it reads smoothly and is free from errors. This includes checking grammar, spelling, punctuation, consistency, formatting, and cultural or contextual accuracy.

You’ll also work hands-on with products by executing test cases, identifying localization bugs, and reporting issues through internal bug-tracking systems. Once fixes are implemented, you’ll help verify that they’ve been resolved correctly. From time to time, you’ll also have the opportunity to translate content from English into German (Germany). In addition, you’ll explore user interfaces to identify localization or functional issues, playing an important role in delivering a seamless and user-friendly experience.

This role is ideal for someone with native-level German (Germany) fluency, strong attention to detail, and an interest in quality assurance for digital products. If you’re looking for a stable, long-term role (no end date) where you can apply both your language expertise and technical skills, this is a great opportunity.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Write and report relevant bugs and errors using best practices through the internal database system.
  • Ability to understand and prioritize tasks and issues quickly and efficiently.
  • Native language skills and cultural awareness of German & Germany
  • Good oral and written communication.
  • Highly organized with attention to detail and a commitment to quality.
  • QA various products by accurately following testing instructions and test cases.
  • Discover and report defects (bugs) using client-specific bug-tracking tools.
  • Evaluate translations in the context of software, mobile apps, and documentation.
  • Be a subject matter expert for linguistic issues in German; be able to research and resolve linguistic questions.
  • Adhere to project-specific quality standards, trademarks, style guides, and client-preferred checklists and glossaries.
  • Troubleshoot basic problems; be able to communicate effectively and escalate testing issues.
  • Complete assigned tasks in a quality and timely manner.

REQUIREMENTS

Remote with occasional attendance at our offices in Cupertino, CA.

W-2 (eligible for benefits based on hours worked).

Monday-Friday (9:00 am - 5:00 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break, 35 hours per week).

To be eligible for this role, you’ll need a valid visa permitting you to work in the USA.

IDEAL BACKGROUNDS: Marketing, Journalism, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Translation, and/or Localization

Benefits:

▪️ Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity Insurance

▪️ Telemedicine Benefit

▪️ Paid Sick Time

▪️ Paid Holiday

▪️ Employee Assistance Program

▪️ Internet reimbursement up to $25/month

Following the eligibility requirements:

▪️ Medical Insurance

▪️ Dental Insurance

▪️ Vision Insurance

▪️ HSA

▪️ Voluntary Life Insurance

▪️ 401(k) Retirement Plan

Hourly rate: $27

Additional pay when working onsite

Job Reference: #LI-JC1

Source: Weloglobal careers (Lever)

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