Senior Videogame Tester (Remote)

Seismic Squirrel • Austin, TX

9d • Remote

About The Position

Seismic Squirrel LLC is seeking a creative and resourceful Senior Videogame Tester with effective testing skills, a clear understanding of QA best practices, and a logical and systemic approach to work. The ideal candidate is a collaborative spirit with excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for RPG and turn-based videogames. This role involves working with a small cross-functional remote team, contributing to a fun and cohesive gameplay experience, and empathizing with both new players and genre experts. The position requires regular online collaboration during core work hours (9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific) and attendance at relevant team meetings. Occasional late evening calls may be expected for international collaboration. The role is contract-to-hire, with the potential to convert to a full-time employee based on various factors.

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience testing narrative or turn-based videogames on PCs and consoles.
• Understands videogame testing best practices.
• Enthusiasm for and familiarity with many videogame titles and genres, past and present.
• Familiar with UI and UX conventions of modern videogame design.
• Skilled in historical research.
• Self-disciplined, motivated, a self-starter with a drive for excellence.
• Organized, detail-oriented, able to work fast and loose or carefully with quality when each is needed.
• Courteous and patient, able to give and receive constructive and inspirational feedback gracefully.
• Able to work effectively with people having a variety of personalities and backgrounds.
• Possesses high emotional intelligence, a respected professional across disciplines.
• Excellent at problem-solving, resourceful, able to find solutions when needed.
• Adept at balancing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines, working within agreed timeframes and budgets.
• Adaptable: The job can change according to the needs at hand and requires wearing various hats.
• Skilled at working remotely using various collaboration tools.
• Possesses strong written, visual, and verbal English language communication and presentation skills.
• Passionate for the videogame industry and inspired to grow within it.
• Experienced using Unity, testing games within the engine.
• Proficient in business productivity tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio.
• Enthusiastic to learn new tools, technologies, and techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Experienced using Test Automation techniques and tools.
• Familiar with tactical RPG videogames.
• Understands non-linear narrative structures and the complexities they introduce for testing.
• Experienced in videogame design and/or programming.
• Familiar with design diagramming techniques using UML.
• Proficient in digital art and modeling tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Blender).
• Located in one of our hub metros: Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, Edmonton.
• An avid TTRPG player.
• Multilingual.

Responsibilities

• Test videogames for bugs and other quality deficiencies, supporting QA processes.
• Validate enhancements and bug fixes.
• Research and champion tools and processes that contribute to product quality.
• Evaluate each sprint's build for quality regression.
• Test games on various hardware and platforms.
• Participate in the development, organization, and execution of Test Plans and Test Cases.
• Create and contribute to reports on product quality.
• Represent the customer as their advocate for quality and value.
• Provide feedback and creative solutions for various aspects of development quality, including design, programming, narrative, art, and audio.
• Actively collaborate with the development team, openly communicating on progress and problems.
• Assist in setting realistic project timelines and expectations.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of internal and external testing efforts.
• Balance and prioritize tasks to meet deadlines, working within agreed timeframes and budgets.

Benefits

• Contract-to-Hire
• Option to convert to full-time employee

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed