Associate QA Engineer - VALORANT, Game Analysis Team

At Riot, we believe Quality is a set of values, practices, and behaviors that inform every part of the development process. By honing our craft of quality and demonstrating cross-discipline partnerships we help Riot sustainably craft excellent experiences for players, globally.

As an Associate QA Engineer on the Game Analysis Team you will focus on validation testing of upcoming gameplay experiences for VALORANT. You will work directly with developers to play in, plan, and evaluate playtests. You will report into a Quality Manager.

Responsibilities:

• Provide evidence-based feedback to show whether upcoming changes accomplish their specific goals or not
• Manage risk assessments for unreleased content based on playtest data
• Support defining objectives and finding conclusions from playtests
• Manage test plans for future tests and defects uncovered during playtests
• Take detailed direction to complete required tasks

Required Qualifications:

• Have ranked Radiant in VALORANT in the past two years
• Experienced in effective VALORANT team communication during ranked play
• Experienced in competitive VALORANT strategy and team set ups
• Can fluently speak to VALORANT gameplay (map awareness, crosshair placement, eco management, etc)
• High-level understanding of micro and macro decisions required to optimize VALORANT gameplay

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with a team in a professional setting
• Competitive experience with additional FPS games
• Ability to assess teammate skill levels and provide appropriate guidance
• Ability to check player pulse and identify root cause for player enjoyment and frustration
• 1+ years Software Quality Assurance experience

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you!

Our Perks:

Riot has a focus on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy, in addition to other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner and children and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

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