LQA Associate Manager, LATAM

LOCATION: Montreal, CanadaDEPT: Global LocalizationCOMPANY: 2K (Take-Two Interactive)TYPE: Full-TimeWho We Are

2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO). Founded in 2005, 2K Games is a global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, 31st Union, HB Studios, and 2K SportsLab. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of 2K’s portfolio currently includes several AAA, sports and entertainment brands, including global powerhouse NBA®️ 2K, renowned BioShock®️, Borderlands®️, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization®️ and XCOM®️ brands; popular WWE®️ 2K and WWE®️ SuperCard franchises, TopSpin 2K25, as well as the critically and commercially acclaimed PGA TOUR®️ 2KAt 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We encourage ALL applicants to explore our global positions, even if they don’t meet every requirement for the role. If you're interested in the job and think you have what it takes to work at 2K, we encourage you to apply!

‍About The Role

As part of 2K’s Global Loc 2.0 strategy, we are expanding and professionalizing our regional LQA operations to improve testing depth, cross-functional alignment, and linguistic quality at scale. We are seeking an LQA Associate Manager to oversee the day-to-day coordination of LQA testing efforts for one or more titles and support the professional development of LQA Analysts and vendor teams.This role is ideal for an experienced Senior LQA specialist or team lead transitioning into formal people management. You’ll be responsible for running localized QA workflows, mentoring analysts, coordinating vendor execution, and supporting process improvement initiatives—all while aligning with global quality standards and release timelines.

‍What You'll Do

• Oversee and coordinate LQA testing on assigned titles or project tracks, ensuring alignment with localization goals, certification readiness, and global quality standards
• Provide hands-on management of small analyst teams and/or vendor groups, tracking their performance and offering coaching where needed
• Collaborate with localization producers, game designers, and developers to ensure test planning, risk analysis, and reporting meet project needs
• Help define test requirements based on milestones, scope, and risk assessments, with guidance from senior LQA leadership
• Implement and maintain LQA best practices for bug triage, coverage planning, checklists, and terminology adherence
• Drive QA issue resolution by escalating to the appropriate stakeholders and ensuring timely follow-up
• Identify and suggest process or tooling improvements that enhance team productivity, bug visibility, or test accuracy
• Participate in the selection and onboarding of QA vendor partners, and monitor contract fulfillment and delivery standards
• Conduct regular test plan and test case reviews, and ensure documentation aligns with evolving project requirements
• Support the training and mentorship of new or junior team members, helping shape onboarding, coaching, and upskilling initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive work environment by encouraging open communication, shared accountability, and knowledge exchange
  
  

What You Bring

• 4–6+ years of localization QA experience, with at least 1–2 years in a senior analyst or team lead role
• Experience working with QA vendors, distributed teams, or multi-language release pipelines
• Familiarity with LQA tools, QA methodologies, and content management systems (e.g., Jira, TestRail, Xray, CAT tools, TMS, CMS)
• Strong understanding of platform-holder compliance, linguistic QA, and internationalization testing requirements
• Excellent communication and time-management skills, with the ability to influence across QA and localization teams
• A solid grasp of bug taxonomy, test reporting, and issue prioritization across multiple titles or releases
• Ability to mentor others and provide constructive feedback with clarity and empathy
• Professional proficiency in English required; fluency in Brazilian Portuguese or LATAM Spanish is a strong plus
• Bachelor's degree in localization, linguistics, game production, or a related field preferred
  
  

What Makes You A Great Fit

• You’re ready to move from senior QA execution to team leadership, people development, and project-level coordination
• You are naturally organized, thoughtful in your communication, and effective at balancing task work with oversight responsibilities
• You approach QA with a player-first mindset, and care deeply about localized experiences feeling natural, immersive, and error-free
• You’re invested in growing your people, improving your systems, and contributing to a sustainable LQA future for global releases
  
  

Why Join Us?

At 2K, we believe LQA is more than just testing—it’s language stewardship. As an Associate Manager, you’ll be part of a regional leadership group within the Global Loc 2.0 framework, supporting localized experiences that reach millions of players worldwide. You’ll also have the opportunity to grow into broader managerial roles as we continue building our in-region LQA hubs.As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.