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SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER JOB DESCRIPTION

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Orange County, Budapest, Shanghai, and Seoul are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

Do you love to create software that works perfectly every time? Are you fascinated by testing suites and automation that produce deep insights into game code? Can you collaborate with other engineers to understand requirements and customize an automated testing approach to deliver maximum insight into both functionality and performance? If so, we’d love to talk to you about joining our team!

Our Agoura Hills and Novato studios are looking for Software Test Engineers to work alongside our development teams by writing test harnesses, running automated suites, and building reports to improve the quality, stability and performance of the next WWE2K game. You will contribute to the design and implementation of automated testing, issue and performance reporting strategy, KPI design, and development best practices as we work together to make the next installment of WWE2K the best ever.

What You’ll Do

  • Work with content creators and engineers to write scripts that grow our automation library
  • Write unit tests to ensure high-quality executables are delivered throughout our build pipeline
  • Contribute to automated reporting to track the ongoing health of our development
  • Develop performance testing methodologies to insure fluid play in all aspects of the game experience
  • Work with development teams to resolve any system-level issues
  • Partner with developers as needed to craft special-case testing solutions for in all game modes

Requirements

  • 1+ years working as a Software Test Engineer or equivalent
  • Fluent in C++ and C#
  • Strong Python skills
  • Experience writing automation tools

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Groovy
  • Experience developing for Microsoft and Sony game consoles
  • Familiarity with metrics gathering, analysis, and data representation software
  • Experience with JIRA, Perforce and Slack
  • Experience creating, testing and troubleshooting automation software for games