AR/VR Technical QA Analyst

Volga Partners•Redmond, WA

1d•$25 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Volga Partners is a global workforce solutions and technology services company supporting innovative organizations across AI, emerging technologies, data operations, and enterprise technology programs. We connect exceptional talent with high-impact opportunities that help shape the future of technology. Shape the Future of Immersive Technology. Are you passionate about technology, gaming, virtual reality, or solving complex technical challenges? Join a team supporting a dedicated long-term client program focused on next-generation AR/VR experiences. As an AR/VR Technical QA Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of cutting-edge immersive technologies before they reach end users. This is more than a traditional QA position. You'll work at the intersection of hardware, software, networking, and user experience while developing highly transferable technical skills in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology. Whether your background is in quality assurance, IT support, gaming, systems troubleshooting, technical operations, or PC hardware, this role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience supporting advanced AR/VR platforms.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in Software QA, Hardware QA, Technical Support, Systems Testing, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or a related technical field
Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
Experience working within Windows 10/11 environments
Familiarity with software installation, configuration, and diagnostics
Experience deploying applications across multiple devices and environments
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work onsite in Redmond, WA

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting AR/VR, gaming, simulation, or immersive technology platforms
Familiarity with Unity and/or Unreal Engine
Experience with ADB or command-line deployment tools
Python or PowerShell scripting experience
Experience with graphics profiling or performance analysis tools
Understanding of networking fundamentals and low-latency streaming technologies
Experience supporting technically complex hardware and software ecosystems

Responsibilities

Execute comprehensive manual testing across AR/VR hardware and software platforms
Evaluate performance, tracking fidelity, stability, and overall user experience
Validate functionality across multiple hardware configurations and environments
Identify, reproduce, and document software and hardware defects
Investigate SDK and API-related issues
Analyze runtime logs, version mismatches, and integration failures
Isolate root causes and provide actionable findings to engineering teams
Troubleshoot complex software, hardware, and connectivity issues
Diagnose Quest Link, Air Link, Steam Link, and PCVR streaming issues
Resolve USB, driver, networking, and performance-related problems
Validate headset connectivity across multiple system configurations
Deploy and validate APKs and Windows applications using ADB and command-line tools
Verify installations and troubleshoot deployment failures
Support build validation across multiple devices and testing environments
Review builds and projects within Unity and Unreal Engine
Identify rendering issues, console errors, and asset integrity concerns
Validate functionality prior to release
Create detailed Jira tickets with logs, screenshots, telemetry, and reproducible steps
Partner with developers and QA leads to accelerate issue resolution
Maintain high-quality testing documentation and reporting standards
Work closely with developers, QA leads, and technical stakeholders
Support release readiness and product quality initiatives
Contribute valuable feedback throughout the development lifecycle