Software Quality Assurance Engineer

MAK Technologies•Cambridge, MA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

MAK Technologies is seeking a hands-on Software Quality Assurance Engineer to test complex 3D graphics, immersive experiences, and distributed simulation systems. The role works across multiple projects with a team of engineers to develop and execute test plans in real-world, large-scale networked environments. Testing takes place in MAK’s Cambridge labs and includes VR headsets, motion devices, and distributed simulation networks. On-site work is mandatory, and only candidates residing in Cambridge, MA will be considered. The engineer will collaborate with developers to validate features and identify issues before customers encounter them, while documenting and communicating issues using Jira. The role also includes experimenting with automation and scripting to streamline repeatable test scenarios, and supporting client demonstrations, occasional trade shows, and customer visits. Contributing to installation instructions and operator manuals, and assisting with student training, are additional desirable activities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Game Development, or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience testing or playing with complex distributed games and virtual environments.
Strong grasp of VR hardware and software, game engines, and 3D rendering pipelines.
Experience testing complex, graphics-heavy applications such as Unreal, Unity, VBS, or similar.
Curious, dynamic mindset and enjoyment of experimenting with, exploring, and breaking distributed systems.
Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with automated testing frameworks and scripting.
Exposure to Agile/Scrum workflows and tools such as Jira and Confluence.
Prior experience supporting simulation or training systems under U.S. Government or DoD contracts, including understanding compliance, documentation, and testing workflows.
Knowledge of contract-driven test requirements such as acceptance testing and verification/validation.
Prior military experience.
Experience developing installation procedures, operator manuals, or supporting student training.

Responsibilities

Design and execute test plans focused on real-world scenarios in large-scale, networked environments.
Explore and stress-test immersive 3D simulations, including graphics performance and multi-user interoperability.
Work with developers to validate new features and identify issues before customers encounter them.
Log, track, and communicate issues using Jira.
Experiment with automation and scripting to streamline repeatable test scenarios.
Support client demonstrations, occasional trade shows, and customer visits.
Ideally, contribute to installation instructions and operator manuals and assist with student training.