The Position
We are looking for an enthusiastic, motivated QA Engineer to work within a talented team on our high-profile, next generation future projects.
You will be centered in the New York QA team working closely together with people from various teams to create and execute test plans throughout the development process covering functionality, usability, performance, design and compatibility testing. This role will aid in the development of tools, infrastructure, and frameworks to increase QA productivity. You will create functional, regression, and stress tests for game and platform features. In addition, this role will add instrumentation and performing debugger-based analysis to identify, troubleshoot, and resolve process problems. It is essential that you have excellent communication skills and can constantly promote testing within development. Showing a methodical and team-oriented approach is vital in order to succeed in this position.
Required qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of experience testing on current generation consoles
- Analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
- A passion to learn and work with new technologies
- Experience working with Agile frameworks
- An interest in playing Open World games
Desired qualifications
- Education in fields related to games or/and testing
- At least 1 shipped AAA title
- Knowledge of bug tracking software
- Experience implementing tool sets that bring the right value for current generation and next generation
- Familiarity with programming is a plus
Employee promise
We provide goals, instead of instructions, and the opportunity to do the best work of your career.
Our Values
At Avalanche Studios Group, we believe in worlds beyond limits, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. Everyone at Avalanche Studios Group has a shared responsibility to create an open and inclusive work environment where everyone is treated equally and with respect. Being part of our world is not contingent on where you’re from, your gender, or sexual orientation. It’s all about your passion and creativity.
Avalanche Studios Group believes in a healthy work/life balance and is an industry-leader in vacation days and supporting a flexible work policy for parents. Taking a cue from our Swedish roots, our NY office offers 100% health care coverage. Additionally, Avalanche will be involved in the Visa application process if you are an international applicant.
How to Apply
We will only consider applications that consist of both a cover letter and a CV. In your cover letter you should include why you want to work at Avalanche Studios Group. For this role, you need to be able to work full-time in our New York office. To apply for this position please register below. All further information is provided under non-disclosure agreement only.
We offer our full-time employees 100% company paid Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance and 5 weeks of PTO including 2 weeks of Summer break. Employees enjoy the company’s commitment to work-life balance and working with a talented team on an exciting AAA game.
