Intrepid Studios, creator of Ashes of Creation, is currently looking for a highly talented Technical QA Tester. The QA Tester is responsible for performing varied test efforts, interfacing with the Engine/Platform development, test execution, analysis and sign off. Additionally, this role is expected to create and maintain test cases and other QA documentation. Our ideal candidate should be self-motivated, driven and team focused.

Responsibilities:

Embed with development team on specific technical game disciplines
Plan the test sprint for specific disciplines you have ownership of
Create the test criteria based on backlog stories
Drive alignment and scope for Test Requests made by development
Partner in creation of Test Plans for larger scoped features that combine multiple disciplines
Be the subject matter expert of test for specific assigned teams
Organize and prepare test passes of your content ready for QA
Tracking game defects and errors within our pipeline to ensure they are resolved
Verify bug fixes and ensure that our database is up to date
Provide qualitative feedback to our development team regarding player experience and usability
Collaborate across multiple disciplines within the team in driving the game to completion
Maintain a strong understanding of our game design and complex features

Requirements

3+ years of technical game testing experience in PC gaming platforms
Demonstrated ability in testing within Unreal Engine
Familiarity with basic programming fundamentals (C++, Python)
Strong understanding of game/software development cycles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Detail oriented and has great problem solving abilities
Self-starter, driven and has a strong work ethic
Passionate about video games
Experience in MMORPG games
Experience in Agile methodology
Experience in writing Acceptance Criteria
Proficient in Jira
Passion for learning and process improvement

Interview Overview:

Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that while this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.

30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
60 min interview with the Hiring Manager and Team
Final interview with the Executive Team
References calls & a background check

The Legal Bits:

We offer competitive pay based on market standards plus a significant annual bonus structure. The base salary for this role is between $55,000 - $77,000, depending on skills and experience. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall throughout the range based on these factors.

Job descriptions are not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that may be required of the employee.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, to apply for positions. We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to a fair and consistent interview process and employer experience.

About Us:

Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry.The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.

All posted positions are full-timewith generous medical benefitoptions covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents pluspaid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Intrepid Studios will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Applicants of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Intrepid Studios will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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