Associate QA Engineer

Light & Wonder•Reno, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Quality Assurance Engineer supports the delivery of high‑quality software by executing manual and automated tests, collaborating closely with development teams, and continuously improving testing processes. This role performs both black‑box and white‑box testing to validate functionality, reliability, and system behavior. The Associate QA Engineer is expected to adapt quickly to new technologies, contribute to modern QA transformations including AI‑assisted testing approaches, and step in to perform detailed manual testing when automation is not feasible or appropriate.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science
0 - 1 year of relevant SQA work experience
Understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle
Experience with C and/or C++ and/or C#
Working knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows
Working knowledge of Visual Studio
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
Working knowledge of computer operation and principles of computer hardware
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members
Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
Detail-oriented and organized

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience with AI-driven projects or applying AI tools to improve workflows, automation, or process efficiency
Strong programming skills in C#, with ability to support development, testing, or automation tasks as needed

Responsibilities

Execute manual and automated tests to validate software functionality, performance, and reliability
Participate in black‑box and white‑box testing activities, including test design informed by code structure, logic, and system behavior
Develop, modify, and execute software test plans, test cases, and automated test scripts under guidance from senior QA or engineering staff
Analyze test results, document defects clearly, and verify fixes to ensure existing functionality is preserved
Maintain detailed test documentation, including test cases, execution results, and defect records, to support debugging and product evolution
Work closely with development engineers to investigate, reproduce, and resolve software issues early in the development lifecycle
Provide feedback on system behavior and testability to support continuous improvement in software design and implementation
Contribute to QA process improvements, including exploration and adoption of AI‑assisted testing tools, test optimization techniques, and modern automation frameworks
Adapt testing approaches as technologies evolve, including new programming languages, platforms, architectures, or development methodologies
Demonstrate readiness to perform fully manual testing when required, such as exploratory testing, regression validation, or validation of complex workflows
Support quality integration of software into broader systems involving computation, data acquisition, and data processing