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Quality Designer - Star Wars, Chatsworth

Respawn Entertainment is an Oscar winning AAA video game development studio that aspires to create new hit games that leave a lasting impact on gamers worldwide. Our work includes the critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends and Titanfall franchise. We developed the Star Wars™ action-adventure game Jedi: Fallen Order, virtual reality game Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond and are continuing development for our live free-to-play game, Apex Legends.

You are passionate about making high-quality great games in a collaborative environment with a team of experienced professionals. You are experienced in game development, passionate and eager about quality, and use technology and data to protect the player experience. If this sounds like you, we look forward to seeing your resume! As a Quality Designer, you will report to the Development Director and will be focused on ensuring project deliverables are completed on time through active participation in test strategy analysis and processes while maintaining EA's high standard of end-to-end quality for our Star Wars FPS Team. You will focus on improving the operational efficiency of the QA effort by assessing current quality assurance practices and incorporating new QA strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Production to establish the qualitative strategy for the title(s) and to validate feature quality.

  • Coordinate multiple work streams.

  • Partner with Quality Engineering team help identify technical solutions and automation opportunities.

  • Identify and report risks to the project.

  • Collaborate and promote best practices across the quality organization.

  • Strategize and solve complex test problems on the team.

Qualifications

  • 5 years experience as a QA analyst/feature owner.

  • Shipped multiple AAA titles from concept to final/live service.

  • Experience working in an upstream/embedded QA model.

  • Experience coordinating tasks with partners from off-site studios.

  • Experience with Agile/Scrum software development.

  • Proficient in development planning toolsets (Jira, Hansoft) and code/asset integration software.

US COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

The base salary ranges listed below are for the defined geographic market pay zones in these states. If you reside outside of these locations, a recruiter will advise on the base salary range and benefits for your specific location. EA has listed the base salary ranges it in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in the locations listed, as of the time of this posting. Salary offered will be determined based on numerous relevant business and candidate factors including, for example, education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and business or organizational needs.

BASE SALARY RANGES

  • California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. Sacramento):

    • $78,500 - $119,650

Base salary is just one part of the overall compensation at EA. We also offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, 10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby (following 1 year of service), medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.