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Senior QA Analyst, Development - VR

At Skydance Interactive, we believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in interactive entertainment. Innovation in game design, technology and storytelling is the passion that drives our agile studio of dedicated and talented game creators. Collaboration across all disciplines is vital to our success and is at the core of the inclusive culture we strive to foster every day.

We empower our employees to take ownership of the features they develop and create their own solutions when challenges arise. As our studio grows, we want to bring even more risk-takers, innovators and diverse voices along for the ride as we continue to create the games that will defy convention and define the future of the medium.

Our studio was founded in 2008 by several Treyarch veterans as The Workshop. For eight years, we built our reputation in the AAA console space working on hit titles such as Gears of War, XCom 2, Sorcery and The Evil Within .

In 2016, we joined forces with Skydance Media to form Skydance Interactive and set our sights on becoming the premiere studio in the burgeoning arena of Virtual Reality. Following the success of our first VR title Archangel , we elevated our ambition and tackled The Walking Dead universe in VR. The result was the 2020 genre-defining hit The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners .

Senior QA Analyst, Development will oversee the execution of test plans of assigned game and/or game feature(s) and assist in the development and training of testers, helping ensure that each game product meets both the vision of the creators and the high-quality standards of Skydance Interactive.

Skydance Interactive (formerly, The Workshop and now part of Skydance Media) has a long track record of work on top tier titles such as The Evil Within, XCOM 2, and Gears of War 4. We provide a dynamic, demanding, and highly collaborative team environment where industry veterans and fresh upcoming talent work side by side to create world-class games across a variety of platforms. #Interactive

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute, and maintain test plans in a timely and accurate manner.
• Guide and work alongside external testers as a first point of contact for questions, troubleshooting, and additional direction for tasks and test cases.
• Assist with database management and review all issues entered by the test team, ensuring all required information is included and conforms to department standards.
• Run first party compliance testing for all major publishers.
• Report results in a clear and concise manner.
• Collaborate with development team to provide specialized testing and feedback on various gameplay systems, assets, and balance.
• Communicate all major and blocking issues immediately to Production.
• Identify, document, and track issues using a bug database, focusing on complex and highly impactful bugs.
• Coach new testers in testing policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Follow instructions and carry out tasks as directed by QA Management.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in a game Quality Assurance testing role.
• Must be physically capable of working in VR for extended periods of time.
• Exceptional experience and working knowledge of major console requirements and
• compliance testing.
• Experience partnering with external QA/test groups.
• Experience filing and reporting through bug tracking software, e.g. Jira.
• Experience with functional and usability testing on multiple gaming platforms (including Virtual Reality) and genres
• Understanding of QA concepts, terminology, tools, debugging processes and procedures.
• Good knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC software/hardware, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to work independently and meet responsibilities without constant supervision.
• Ability to take direction, remain focused, and communicate detailed information in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrable ability to work with and help mentor newer testers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Pluses

• Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Understanding of the software test cycle process and iterative development.
• Basic understanding of Perforce.
• Basic understanding of Unreal Engine.
• Embedded QA experience with a game development team.
• Strong knowledge of technical certification requirements.

The salary range for this position in Los Angeles is $60,000 – $83,000. The salary offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

We realize that skills and expertise can come from many different experiences and paths, and we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet all of the requirements as written in the job description.

#Interactive #LI-hybrid

Skydance is a diversified media company founded by David Ellison in 2010 to create high quality, event-level entertainment for global audiences. The Company brings to life stories of immersive worlds across its feature film, television, interactive, and animation divisions.

Skydance is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building and fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce. We welcome and consider applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy status, military/veteran status, disability, or any other protected category. Diversity in the workplace is not just a commitment, it is who we are and a reflection of what makes our world special.

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