Audio Test Analyst

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZX/Yoh Services. This is an onsite role in San Diego. 

Position Overview

• Analysis of game audio content and test execution throughout the PlayStation Studios Audio QA test process.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Defect detection, diagnosis and reporting
• Understanding and Executing PlayStation Studios QA test processes.
• Monitoring and updating of defect tracking database.
• Reporting on testing status or progress.
• Direct communication with audio development teams to understand audio design intent.
• Use of game engine based and audio middleware debug tools such as Wwise to diagnose and profile audio issues.
• Creation and execution of test cases.
• On-site testing if applicable.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates title risk.
• Adheres to PlayStation Studios QA standards of performance.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Able to interact appropriately with people within a team and with external studios.
• Has an understanding of audio terminology, inside and outside of the context of the games industry.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Works well within a team.
• Open to, and willing to adapt to change.
• Demonstrate thought process behind solutions (i.e. the “why” and “how”; not just the “what”).
• Able to take feedback on board and action it.
• Awareness of testing methodologies.
• Highlights risk and proposes potential solutions.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Makes pertinent suggestions without prompting.
• Doesn’t let fear of failure prevent innovation.
• Has an interest in the advances and applications of audio technology