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Nexon America, the U.S. arm of the global gaming company, sponsors H-1B visas for specialized roles in game development, engineering, and publishing operations. Sponsorship activity is selective, making it most accessible to candidates with technical expertise aligned to the company's gaming and technology priorities.
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Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day. But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running! We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?
Summary Of Position
The Latin American Spanish Localization QA Specialist is responsible for evaluating, correcting, and improving localized game content for the LATAM Spanish locale. This role ensures all in-game text, event materials, and player-facing communications are linguistically accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with internal style and terminology standards. The position conducts in-game LQA checks, reviews machine-translated output, validates reported text issues, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain high-quality localization across all releases. We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate, and correct localized game content for Latin American Spanish, including machine-translated output; ensure accuracy, cultural appropriateness, tone alignment, and overall readability; maintain internal terminology and style consistency across legacy and newly released content
- Perform in-game LQA testing during patches and content updates to validate contextual accuracy, UI compatibility, and formatting integrity; reproduce and clarify LQA issues for developers or QA teams
- Review and triage localization bugs submitted by players, QA, and community sources; provide final corrections or re-translations; collaborate with internal teams to implement fixes efficiently
- Maintain documentation of recurring language issues, contribute to terminology updates, and support improvements to internal style guides and localization processes
- Handle administrative tasks related to LQA planning, tracking, and communication with internal partners as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Work Experience
- 1+ years experience in localization, ideally in gaming or entertainment industry
- Experience with translation tools (memoQ, etc.) and task tracking systems (JIRA, etc.)
- Strong familiarity with gaming terminology, genre conventions, and player communication tone
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience + Linguistics, translation, communications, or related field preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Required:
- Native-level fluency in Latin American Spanish with strong English proficiency
- Interest in working on legacy content, maintaining tone consistency, and contributing to long-term quality improvements
- Sharp attention to linguistic nuance, consistency, and readability
- Self-motivated and organized, able to handle multiple tasks in fast-paced release cycles
- Preferred:
- Passion for gaming and understanding of in-game narrative and UI contexts
- Previously supported live games or worked in a fast-paced game localization setting
- Experience as a Latin American Spanish language specialist or LQA reviewer, specifically from the vendor side
- Familiarity with machine translation workflows and quality evaluation
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s Benefits And Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description For Pay Transparency (hourly)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $30.00 - $36.00 hourly. Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process.
We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.
About Nexon
Nexon America is a branch of Nexon Co., Ltd., a global video game publisher and leading developer of online virtual worlds for PCs, consoles, and mobile devices. Nexon proudly offers celebrated franchises like MapleStory and Mabinogi that have been enjoyed by millions of players for over two decades. When we founded our Nexon America branch in 2006, we made it our goal to bring those unique games to western players using a player-first approach. We achieve that goal by applying our team’s outstanding free-to-play expertise and live game support to every decision, every day. But we’re committed to more than our games! Here at Nexon America, we’re all about open communication, diversity, mutual respect, and collaboration, so we can bring out the best in each other. Nexies find support, friendship, and career growth all in one place! And because we know a healthy work-life balance is the key to happiness, Nexies also enjoy flexible hours, a hybrid work model, and extra perks like food trucks, happy hours, and team events. It’s why we’ve earned the Great Place to Work certification for 6 years running! We’re looking to expand our team with passionate individuals who want to learn, play, and grow with us. Ready for a new challenge?
Summary Of Position
The Latin American Spanish Localization QA Specialist is responsible for evaluating, correcting, and improving localized game content for the LATAM Spanish locale. This role ensures all in-game text, event materials, and player-facing communications are linguistically accurate, culturally appropriate, and aligned with internal style and terminology standards. The position conducts in-game LQA checks, reviews machine-translated output, validates reported text issues, and collaborates with internal teams to maintain high-quality localization across all releases. We are currently working in the office 2-3x a week in a hybrid work model.
Job Responsibilities
- Review, evaluate, and correct localized game content for Latin American Spanish, including machine-translated output; ensure accuracy, cultural appropriateness, tone alignment, and overall readability; maintain internal terminology and style consistency across legacy and newly released content
- Perform in-game LQA testing during patches and content updates to validate contextual accuracy, UI compatibility, and formatting integrity; reproduce and clarify LQA issues for developers or QA teams
- Review and triage localization bugs submitted by players, QA, and community sources; provide final corrections or re-translations; collaborate with internal teams to implement fixes efficiently
- Maintain documentation of recurring language issues, contribute to terminology updates, and support improvements to internal style guides and localization processes
- Handle administrative tasks related to LQA planning, tracking, and communication with internal partners as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Work Experience
- 1+ years experience in localization, ideally in gaming or entertainment industry
- Experience with translation tools (memoQ, etc.) and task tracking systems (JIRA, etc.)
- Strong familiarity with gaming terminology, genre conventions, and player communication tone
Education, Professional Training, Technical Training or Certification
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience + Linguistics, translation, communications, or related field preferred
Knowledge/Skills
- Required:
- Native-level fluency in Latin American Spanish with strong English proficiency
- Interest in working on legacy content, maintaining tone consistency, and contributing to long-term quality improvements
- Sharp attention to linguistic nuance, consistency, and readability
- Self-motivated and organized, able to handle multiple tasks in fast-paced release cycles
- Preferred:
- Passion for gaming and understanding of in-game narrative and UI contexts
- Previously supported live games or worked in a fast-paced game localization setting
- Experience as a Latin American Spanish language specialist or LQA reviewer, specifically from the vendor side
- Familiarity with machine translation workflows and quality evaluation
Management has the right to add or change duties and job requirements at any time.
Nexon’s Benefits And Perks
We offer medical, dental and vision plans for you, your spouse or domestic partner and your children. Employees who enroll in the high deductible health plan receive an annual employer contribution to a health savings account and company paid hospital indemnity benefits. We also provide company paid life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability benefits as well as access to voluntary life and AD&D for yourself and your dependents, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) savings plan with a company match, and pet insurance. Nexies are encouraged to take advantage of our monthly wellness credit, participate in lunchtime yoga, and enroll in language classes. We host bi-monthly catered lunches, monthly happy hours, and maintain a well-stocked snack bar. To help you maintain a good work life balance, we offer paid time off, sick days, company holidays, and a year-end break.
Nexon is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Compensation Description For Pay Transparency (hourly)
The base salary range for this position in El Segundo, CA is $30.00 - $36.00 hourly. Our salary ranges are determined by market data based on position and level. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum salaries for that position. An individual’s pay is determined by factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, skills, experiences, relevant education or training, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Rewards package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work. This role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, however the salary range listed in this job posting reflects the base salary only.
Beware of Recruitment Scams
We have been made aware of fraudulent recruitment activities by individuals falsely claiming to represent Nexon America. Our recruiters will only contact you from official company email addresses ending in @nexon.com and will follow a formal interview process.
We will never request for payment or personal financial information such as photos of government-issued identification during the recruitment process or offer a job without a formal interview process. If you receive suspicious email, we advise you to mark the email as junk or spam, so your email provider will block future messages from the sender.
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How to Get Visa Sponsorship in Nexon America H-1B Visa Sponsorship Jobs USA
Target technical and engineering roles
Nexon America's H-1B sponsorship is concentrated in software engineering, game development, and technical operations. Focusing your search on roles requiring specialized degree qualifications improves your chances of landing a position that qualifies for sponsorship.
Demonstrate specialty occupation credentials
H-1B approval requires your role to qualify as a specialty occupation. Come prepared with a degree in a directly relevant field like computer science or software engineering, and be ready to show how your credentials map specifically to the position.
Engage early in the hiring process
Because Nexon America's H-1B sponsorship is selective, raising your visa needs early in conversations signals transparency and gives the hiring team time to assess sponsorship feasibility before extending an offer.
Verify open roles on Migrate Mate
Nexon America's job listings can shift quickly. Migrate Mate surfaces verified sponsors so you can filter by real sponsorship history and identify which open roles at Nexon America are realistically accessible to H-1B candidates.
Align your experience to the gaming industry
Nexon America operates in a specialized segment of the Technology and Software industry. Candidates whose backgrounds directly address gaming, live-service operations, or game publishing infrastructure are better positioned to secure H-1B sponsorship consideration.
Understand the H-1B cap and lottery timing
Standard H-1B petitions are subject to the annual cap and lottery, with new employment typically starting October 1. Plan your job search and application timeline around USCIS registration windows, usually opening in March for a October start.
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Does Nexon America sponsor H-1B visas?
Yes, Nexon America sponsors H-1B visas for qualifying roles in its U.S. operations. Sponsorship is primarily directed toward technical and specialized positions within game development, software engineering, and related functions. Candidates should confirm sponsorship availability directly with the hiring team during the recruitment process, as not every open role will be eligible.
Which roles and departments at Nexon America are most likely to receive H-1B sponsorship?
Sponsorship at Nexon America is most common in technical disciplines including software engineering, game development, data engineering, and IT infrastructure. Roles requiring a specific bachelor's degree or higher in a directly related field are more likely to meet the specialty occupation standard that H-1B requires. Business and operations roles may see less consistent sponsorship.
How do I navigate the H-1B application process at Nexon America?
Once Nexon America extends an offer to a sponsored candidate, the company's legal or HR team typically works with an immigration attorney to file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor and then the H-1B petition with USCIS. Candidates should stay responsive to document requests and be prepared to provide degree certificates, transcripts, and employment records.
How do I set realistic timeline expectations for H-1B sponsorship at Nexon America?
For cap-subject H-1B petitions, employment can only begin on October 1 following a successful lottery selection in March. From registration to start date, the process spans roughly six months minimum. If you are already on OPT or another work-authorized status, a cap-exempt or change-of-status strategy may allow an earlier start. Confirm your situation with Nexon America's HR team upfront.
How do I find H-1B jobs at Nexon America as an international candidate?
Searching directly on Nexon America's careers page is a good starting point, but Migrate Mate is built specifically for this use case. It aggregates roles from verified H-1B sponsors and lets you filter by company, so you can quickly identify which Nexon America openings are realistically accessible to candidates who need visa sponsorship, saving significant research time.
What is the prevailing wage for H-1B jobs at Nexon America?
H-1B employers must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is determined when they file the Labor Condition Application with the Department of Labor. The rate is based on the role, location, and experience level, and ensures international hires are paid comparably to U.S. workers in the same position. You can look up prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the DOL's OFLC Wage Search tool.
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