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[Full-time] QA Tester at Demiurge Studios

2012-02-03 16:48:00

Location: Cambridge, Massachusetts
URL: http://www.demiurgestudios.com

Description:

Demiuge Studios, an independent video game company in Cambridge, MA, is looking for diligent, motivated individuals to join our QA team. Our ideal candidate is a team player with strong communication skills and the ability to work easily with other Testers, Engineers, and Designers. With a demonstrated affinity for all game genres and high internal standards of
quality, you will be responsible for the continued improvement of our products.

We need organized, perceptive testers who can find bugs and help us make our work better. If you love playing games and would like to contribute to our industry, there could be a spot for you on our team.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with designers and engineers to test, identify bugs, and polish their work

Contribute to and help maintain an project Bug Database

Ensure that our games meet our internal/external quality goals

Verify bug fixes and monitor active/live issues

Maintain the overall quality of products

Qualifications:

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work within deadlines

Professional demeanor with a team-focused attitude

Passion for video games

Energetic, reliable, and self-motivated

Intense attention to detail

Strong interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills

Capacity to multitask and prioritize

Extensive experience playing games

High School degree or equivalent

Preference to applicants with:

QA Experience in the games industry

Proficiency in the following software/systems: Microsoft Office, Jira, Confluence, Bugzilla

Technical Experience: Programming or scripting

College education

Outside interests!

Please email your cover letter and resume to: jobs@demiurgestudios.com

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[Full-time] Quality Assurance Tester (Contract) - Naughty Dog at Naughty Dog

2012-01-25 19:40:21

Location: Los Angeles, California
URL: http://www.naughtydog.com

Description:

Naughty Dog, the creators of Crash, Jak and Daxter, and Uncharted are seeking dedicated quality assurance testers to work on the upcoming and highly anticipated title “The Last Of Us.”

We consider our QA test team to be among the very best in the industry, so if you’re motivated to work on great games and be a part of one of the most innovative and well-respected development studios in the world, we’re looking for you!

Job duties and Requirements:

Find and report software issues (bugs, as they are commonly known) Write issues into a database in a clear and concise manner (so the devs can fix bugs quickly and efficiently!) Strong written and verbal communication skills (you can’t write a good bug or convey ideas without this) Understand and execute detailed test plans with an eye for the smallest details (following directions is important) Able to be a “team player” and work well with others on a continual basis (one big happy family, Kum-bay-ah….) Play games for extended stretches of time without interruption (don’t worry, you get breaks and lunches!) Must be able to work overtime (Prepare for a few sleepless nights)

Pluses:

· Previous testing experience preferred (but not required)
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Word
· Positive attitude and a desire to learn the ins and outs of game development a BIG plus
· Understanding of programming languages and/or basic game design concepts
· Formal post-high school education (college, technical school, etc)

This is a full time TEMPORARY position with overtime hours expected at various times during the project cycle. Local candidates are preferred but not required (make sure you can commute to Santa Monica, California on a daily basis.)

Think you have what it takes? Email rodney_reece@naughtydog.com with your resume and put "QA | Your Name" in the subject line. Best of luck.

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[Full-time] 3D Model Inspector at TurboSquid

2011-12-02 22:49:16

Location: New Orleans, Louisiana
URL: http://www.turbosquid.com

Description:

TurboSquid is the world’s leading seller of 3D models and is looking to hire a 3D Inspector who is versatile and interested in testing and working with the customers and artists of www.turbosquid.com.

A little about the company: TurboSquid acts as an online broker for thousands of artists who publish their digital work (over 250,000 individual products) for sale on a site with over two million members. Our company is located in the Central Business District of New Orleans. TurboSquid is growing and our industry is gaining unprecedented attention with the widespread popularity of 3D entertainment. Our customers include Pixar, Electronic Arts, Zynga, Microsoft and thousands more.

Benefits include competitive salary, flexible work hours, 401k match, group health care plan, 15 days of paid time off and 9 company holidays.

Overview
In this role, the 3D Inspector will assess and evaluate digital files for compliance with several designated certification standards. Models are evaluated in a variety of software packages, the job requires that the inspector has knowledge of, or can quickly learn various 3d modeling and animation programs (3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, Cinema4D, and Lightwave). Evaluation result data is entered into a tracking system (JIRA) as an integral part of the inspection process.

This position is located onsite in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Experience, Education, Skills

Experience working with 3D and willingness to learn new software packages
Strong skills in one or more 3D modeling packages
A background in visual arts, design, CAD or computer graphics is preferred
Polished written and verbal communication skills – this position requires interaction with some of our best customers, and professional communication is key
Excellent time management skills and ability to work autonomously
Ability to follow instructions
Ability to perform repetitive tasks meticulously
Passion, integrity, creativity, energy, initiative, persistence, intellectual curiosity, high standards, positive attitude and desire/ability to work in a non-traditional work environment

Bonus Points

Knowledge of digital media and 3D Software
Proficiency with Windows Office applications – Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Previous experience in an office environment

Job Responsibilities

Perform certification inspections in 3ds Max, Maya, Softimage, Lightwave and/or Cinema4D, following a protocol of inspection steps
Perform editorial review on product pages
Perform quality assessment based on product page full preview review
Log results in database via JIRA software
Communicate with artists (vendors) about the inspection findings
Bring ideas to your team leader about ways to improve our processes or systems

Application Procedure
Before applying, please review TurboSquid’s website http://www.turbosquid.com, create a member account, peruse the site, and learn about our basic business model. If you meet the outlined requirements and are interested in the position, please apply with the following:

Cover letter (included in the form field) that discusses your most important skills that match this job description. Make sure to include your TurboSquid member account name in the cover letter
Resume (as attachment)

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[Full-time] Platform QA Tester at BioWare

2011-11-21 04:12:09

Location: Austin, Texas
URL: http://www.bioware.com/careers/austin

Description:

BioWare, a member of the incredible family of EA studios, has created some of the world’s best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur’s Gate, the Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include the critically acclaimed Mass Effect, the epic fantasy RPG Dragon Age, Jade Empire, and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. BioWare Austin is hard at work on the massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic.

BioWare is searching for a Contract Platform QA Tester for our Austin, Texas studio. NOTE: This is an onsite contract/temporary position; relocation assistance will not be provided

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist in day to day testing of the game platform
• Script REST API calls used in automation testing
• Write SQL Queries to verify data/test results
• Assist in Selenium Scripting for Website Automation Testing
• Performs testing for CSR Tool
• Assists in testing of the billing system
• Finds and reports issues/bugs/inconsistencies
• Verify consistency/spot changes in a branched development environment
• Verifies the resolution of issues through the end of the testing process
• Assists in the generation and execution of test cases.
• Assist in Manual testing of Website and Game Integration
• Helps improve platform testing process
• Communicate w/ Developers regarding feature implementation and testing procedures

SKILLS/REQUIREMENTS
• 2+ year of software testing experience
• Ability to write detailed, accurate test plans
• Ability to manage multiple assigned tasks
• Experience with testing Server/Client Technology
• Self starter who takes ownership, focus on continuous improvement, and excellent work ethic
• Ability to work w/ a team and share knowledge

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Oracle experience
• Java experience
• Scripting experience
• MMO gamer/knowledge
• Website Automation Testing Experience
• Familiarity w/ MicroStrategy
• Billing testing experience
• Data Warehouse knowledge
• Website Load testing experience
• Willingness to learn new coding languages

To apply, please visit http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/austin_jobs/.

Due to the volume of applications we receive for our job postings, we are unable to respond personally to telephone inquiries regarding the status of an application. Only candidates being considered for interview will be contacted at this time.

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[Full-time] QA Outsourcing Coordinator at BioWare

2011-09-15 02:06:36

Location: Austin, Texas
URL: http://www.bioware.com/careers/austin

Description:

Description: BioWare, a member of the incredible family of EA studios, has created some of the world’s best-selling titles including the award-winning Baldur’s Gate, the Neverwinter Nights series, and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic. Original BioWare-created IPs include the critically acclaimed Mass Effect, the epic fantasy RPG Dragon Age, Jade Empire, and Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood. BioWare Austin is hard at work on the massively multiplayer online game, Star Wars: The Old Republic.

BioWare is currently searching for a Contract QA Outsourcing Coordinator. Please note: This is a contract/temporary position located onsite in Austin, TX; no relocation assistance is available.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: – Assist in day to day monitoring of outsourcing groups. – Ensure outsourcing teams complete assigned tasks on time and to satisfaction. – Develop and maintain training programs and documentation for outsourcing teams. – Collect and report key performance indicators on outsource teams. – Clarifies issues (providing detailed information if necessary). – Verifies the resolution of issues through the end of the testing process. – Maintaining and developing advanced Excel spreadsheets.

REQUIREMENTS: – 1-2 years of software testing experience – Excellent grammar and formal writing skills – Outstanding communication skills – Meticulous attention to detail – Fluent in Microsoft Office – Advanced Excel experience – Experience working with and editing Wiki pages – Experience working with outsourcers/externally located groups – Experience working with different cultures; foreign language specialty a plus – Management/Team Lead experience a plus – Gaming industry experience – MMO gamer/knowledge

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[Full-time] QA Tools Engineer at BioWare

2011-09-14 18:27:54

Location: Austin, Texas
URL: http://www.bioware.com/bioware_info/jobs/austin_jobs/

Description:

BioWare is searching for a Contract QA Tools Engineer for our Austin, Texas studio. A successful candidate will design, write, support software tools used by the QA Platform Team and QA Web Team in testing, measuring, and reporting of the Platform and Website for Star Wars: The Old Republic. This position will report to the QA Platform Lead.

NOTE: This is a contract/temporary position located onsite in Austin, TX. Relocation benefits will not be provided.

RESPONSIBILTIES
• Support and Extend upon Current QA Platform Tools
• Work with the QA and Development team to design and create new QA Platform Tools
• Perform Build/Publishes for all Platform Services Environments
• Provide Daily/Weekly Reports to Leadership

REQUIREMENTS
• 4 year degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent industry experience
• Manage multiple assigned tasks
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Work with outsourcers to accomplish some tasks
• Capable of working with minimal supervision and meet deadlines
• Java and PHP Experience
• SQL Experience

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE
• Cake PHP Experience
• Selenium (IDE/RC) experience
• RESTful Web Service Knowledge
• Oracle experience

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[Full-time] Tester and Game Level Designer at MetaVR

2011-09-12 14:56:24

Location:
URL: http://www.metavr.com

Description:

MetaVR™ is seeking a software tester with experience with testing game-level designer tool GUIs. The tester will help with all phases of software development and deployment. This full-time position will initially focus on the development of a new product for scenario creation and mission planning.

MetaVR creates 3D real-time PC-based visual systems that provide the fidelity of geospecific simulation with game quality graphics. MetaVR’s software products enable users to build high-fidelity virtual worlds with our terrain generation tools and render the resulting virtual world with our real-time 3D visualization application, Virtual Reality Scene Generator™ (VRSG™).

We sell our software to the military simulation and training markets. We are a leading provider of 3D graphics for simulation and training to the F-16, A-10, UAV, and JTAC communities.

The Tester will:

develop test-case scenarios with our new Scenario Editor
build scenarios that have context for our customers based upon jointly developed story board
regression test new builds
work with the development team to add new test cases
add test cases to the test automation system
keep up with a rapidly changing and developing GUI
document issues in bug tracking software
work independently in a home office
travel occasionally

Required skills:

2+ years experience testing software
testing mindset – must be able to find the bugs
strong communication skills – to accurately describe a recipe to reproduce the bug, interact with team members and occasionally with customers
familiarity with modern game-level designers (Sandbox, Visitor, Hammer)
knowledge of testing methodology (unit tests, acceptance tests, integration tests, deployment tests)
experience with bug tracking software (such as Confluence JIRA)
knowledge of test automation tools – scripting
Windows experience
personal responsibility and dedication to manage one’s work in a home office with limited supervision

Nice-to-have skills:

military service record with experience in simulation and training or mission planning
knowledge or interest in military equipment – aircraft, vehicles, weapons, uniforms
knowledge of flight simulation or avionics
knowledge of GIS
scripting
MetaVR offers a unique work environment. Our company is a small, dedicated team focused on delivering the best products in our industry. The company is physically distributed in the USA. All employees work from personal home offices.

MetaVR will provide technical infrastructure for the home office, including: * high-end PC with strong graphics and 30” monitor * XBOX 360, Playstation 3, modern shooter games * all needed software tools and networking hardware * reimbursement of normal business expenses, including high-speed Internet connectivity

US citizen applicants only.
Cold calls to the company phone lines will disqualify the candidate.
Third parties are not accepted.
Since our target market is the domestic military market, the applicant will be expected to provide personal details as part of a standard background check.
Send applications and resumes in ASCII format only to jobs@metavr.com

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[Full-time] Senior QA Tester at Vigil Games

2011-08-25 23:00:41

Location: Austin, Texas
URL: http://vigilgames.com

Description:

Vigil Games is looking for a Senior Quality Assurance Tester to join our new online publishing operations team in Austin, Texas.

In this role, the Senior Quality Assurance Tester will ensure that all platform services developed for the launch and ongoing operation of Dark Millennium Online are error-free and meet a high level of quality and stability. You will work closely with the Publishing Operations programming team and the game development team to ensure that requirements are understood and documented in test plans, and will help create necessary test cases, test tools and test scripts.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Create test plans based on development and software requirements.
• Develop, track, and report project level status and other performance metrics to appropriate project managers.
• Administer and maintain testing tools and assets.
• Execute manual and automated test cases, analyze results, report and track defects, verify fixes and perform follow-up work to resolve issues.
• Delegate and assign tasks to team members when needed.
• Work with the development teams to configure, setup and maintain all hardware and software on test environments.
• Coordinate and participate in triage meetings to help determine resolution status, priority and timing.

REQUIREMENTS
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of software QA experience.
• Experience with online gaming in general and MMOs in specific.
• Experience with Agile and SCRUM methodology.
• Proven testing experience throughout the lifecycle of a project.
• Working knowledge of C++ and scripting languages(Lua)
• Experience testing enterprise level software architectures.
• Experience stress and load testing enterprise level software.
• Knowledge of database theory and implementation with SQL experience.
• Excellent communication, documentation, interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of Windows and Linux/Unix.

Respond to the Job post by sending your resume to jobs@vigilgames.com to apply for this position!

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[Full-time] Quality Assurance Analyst (Temporary) - WB Games Inc. at WB Games Inc.

2011-08-22 20:59:17

Location: Seattle, Washington
URL: http://www.wbgamesjobs.com

Description:

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND TARGET HOURLY PAY RATE TO: wbgames.recruiting@wbgames.com

SUMMARY:
WB Games seeks a Quality Assurance Analyst to join our team. This individual contributor must be able to establish priorities among multiple, competing demands and to meet deadlines. Ideal candidates possess the ability to work with flexibility, efficiency, and diplomacy in a fast-paced environment. Must be able to use test documentation, execute test cases, track defects, and report results. Should have exceptional problem solving skills and be able to articulate issues written and verbally. Must possess a flexible and personable approach in a team environment and must be comfortable interacting with other internal and external team members on short and long-term term projects. Candidates should have experience using Microsoft and Sony development tools (software/hardware). Applicants should have a minimum of 2 years experience as a Quality Assurance Analyst.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Testing and Bug Reporting – Perform testing of runtime and tools on all platforms using ad-hoc and guided methods for verification of requirements as set forth by the development team, the publisher, and the 1st party console manufacturers. Find and report bugs in code, assets and tools. Research and properly update and assign bugs written by other members of the development team and by other QA teams. Identify development resources needed to fix bugs. Track bugs to closure.
Stable Build Releases – Smoke test code and critical assets prior to release to the rest of the development team. Make determinations based on discovered issues regarding whether or not a given set of code and assets should be released to the rest of the development team.
Team support – Research challenges being encountered by team members with tools and runtime to reduce downtime created by bugs or configuration problems. Track to resolution.
Build deliveries — Aid in the delivery for milestones, demos, and final builds. Smoke test builds to be sent to third parties, such as publisher QA, 3rd party test groups, and usability.
Crash Report Tracking – Track and report crashes sent by the development and publisher QA teams.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

2-4 years in a software Quality Assurance position
1 year in games desired
Experience with one or more game consoles (Nintendo, Microsoft, Sony) or PC desired
Experience having shipped a game title on any platform in a development organization desired
Technical certification or Certificate in Quality Assurance training program or equivalent independent study/Work experience
Pays close attention to detail.
Has the ability to communicate clearly, both written and orally.
The ability to accurately troubleshoot and identify software and hardware problems and describe the issue to others in a clear and concise manner.
Knowledge of current PC hardware and setup.
The ability to complete multiple concurrent tasks in a fast paced environment with minimal supervision under tight deadlines.
Experience with at least two bug tracking systems.
Experience with a source control system desired
Strong Knowledge of certification standards for MGS (TCR compliance), Sony (TRC compliance), or NOA (Lot Check) desired
Experience creating levels using a development toolset.
Any experience with code or scripting is a plus
A flexible work schedule and willingness to work long hours when necessary.

LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY
NO CONTACT BY RECRUITERS OR AGENCIES, PLEASE. PRINCIPALS ONLY.

PLEASE EMAIL YOUR RESUME AND TARGET HOURLY PAY RATE TO: wbgames.recruiting@wbgames.com

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[Full-time] Quality Assurance Lead at DTI Software

2011-08-22 20:45:55

Location: Orange, California
URL: http://www.dtisoft.com

Description:

Term: Permanent, 40 hours per week

Department: Quality Assurance

Location: California, USA

Travel: Some international travel may be required.

Job description:

The Quality Assurance Lead will work under the Engineering Director. The lead will test video games and applications and act as a coordinator for the quality assurance team. The job incumbent will work in a dynamic and passionate team and interact with software engineers from Montreal and California. More specifically, the person will be required to:

- Determine the team’s priorities – Supervise the quality assurance team (quality control, respect deadlines, hiring process, mediation between QAs and hardware vendors’ employees) – Report any problem to the certification manager – Collaborate with the Montreal QA coordinator to standardize test procedures – Certify and test software to ensure conformity with required specifications and quality standards – Perform tests on equipment similar to that installed on aircrafts and prepare loadable media – Operate embedded systems, use different software and prepare media releases – Report test results and defects – Use a defect (bug) tracking system and interact with on-site and remote software engineers – Follow up on defects and corrections – Participate in problem resolution – Carry out debugging and software engineering when needed – Be involved in QA process improvement and related documentation.

Requirements and knowledge

- College diploma or equivalent experience in computer science – Knowledge of programming, OOP and C/C++ – 2 years minimum experience in software testing – 1 year minimum of experience managing a team – Knowledge of Windows and Linux – Knowledge of Linux shell scripting – Knowledge of compression software (ZIP,GZIP) – Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) – Valid driver’s license (to move from one site to another in the Irvine area).

Other skills and interests

- Sense of initiative and organization – Attention to detail and quality – Ability to manage priorities – Good observation skills – Team player – Meticulous.

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