Senior QA Analyst

What You’ll Do

• Drive our quality strategy & practices as an embedded member of our development team(s)
• Craft test plans and test cases from project documentation and hands on investigation
• Test games & software while holding the player perspective in mind
• Help drive the dev team towards our quality bar in a collaborative manner
• Strategize with developers on how to build quality into our development practices
• Highlight risks and clearly communicate with the team on the state of quality
• Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to the game
• Contribute to team process and culture, helping evolve best practices in planning, testing, code review, documentation, and communication.

Who You Are

• Established Expertise: Proven track record as a QA Analyst or Tester, demonstrating a deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
• Studio Integration: Substantial experience working directly within internal game development teams, collaborating closely with engineers, artists, and designers.
• Live Operations: Direct experience navigating the unique challenges of a Live Service environment, including rapid deployment cycles and real-time player feedback loops.
• Effective Communication: Skilled at translating complex technical or systemic concepts into clear, actionable documentation and verbal briefings for diverse audiences.
• Mission-Driven: Deeply invested in the craft of game development and motivated by the goal of delivering high-quality, player-centric experiences.
• Deep Product Empathy: Maintains a strong, current understanding of gaming trends and player expectations through active engagement with the medium.

Nice to Have:

• Background in cozy, community sim, or multiplayer games.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine
• API testing experience
• ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent certifications.