Cloud Imperium is looking for an experienced QA Tester to ensure the quality and integrity of Star Citizen and Squadron 42, a record-shattering crowd-funded title that combines classic space sim gameplay with amazing visuals.

Responsibilities

Find, report, and verify issues on assigned projects
Verify features and systems daily and report results to test lead
Work alongside Developers to provide ad-hoc testing of developing features.
Work with both Development and QA to create and maintain confluence pages detailing upcoming and existing features.
Execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects
Provide feedback to the development team on product features
Compose daily and weekly progress reports
Generate documentation on tools and processes
Identify, and execute testing without guidance for complex and interconnected functionality
Correctly enter issues into Jira using approved bug writing methods
Be familiar with bugs that have been entered for the system
Help establish rules with QA Leadership for how bugs for the system will be formatted
Document these rules on the appropriate QA confluence page or communicate the updates that you'd like made to the QA information specialist
Stay up to date with bug reporting methodology and standards
Work confidently as part of a team or individually
Synchronize with other departments
Communicate any major updates about the system to production and development via handoff emails (when needed)
Establish and maintain specific documentation to aid other QA members in testing a system in case of absence
Create test plans that encompass all data, and functions of a feature
Auditing of existing tools and scripts to maintain, and improve testing processes
Effectively drive and facilitate group tasks, and promote a team environment
Assist leadership with testing estimates for features based on their scope and complexity
Other such duties and responsibilities as assigned by Cloud Imperium reasonably consistent with employee's skills and experience

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
International travel may be required
College degree or equivalent work experience preferred
Strong bug-writing and communication skills
Ability to stay organized, meet strict deadlines and exhibit great follow-through
Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced and always-changing work environment
Detail-oriented and quick learner who works well with a cross-discipline team
Familiarity with Microsoft Office
Strong passion for gaming
International travel may be required as a part of this role

Pluses

2+ years' experience as a QA tester in games with previous experience working in online gaming
Experience testing multiple platforms
Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment
Experience with writing test cases and ownership of feature areas
Basic programming knowledge
CryEngine Sandbox Editor experience
Automated testing experience
Experience with Maya

This position is offered at our Los Angeles Studio by Cloud Imperium Games LLC.

If you feel you have something to offer this role, even if you don't think you qualify for all the above, you should still apply - we are an inclusive employer and if you have potential, talent and a great work ethic, we want to hear from you