Game Balancing Tester

Job Description

Your life at Ubi:

As a member of Ubisoft’s Quality Control Department, you will be part of our awesome Balancing team, which is focused on delivering a clearer vision of the different aspects of the game, from an end-user’s perspective.

Here in Bucharest, we have a ton of experience when it comes to game testing, so you will be learning everything there is to know from the best. And this will happen while having fun.

If you’ve heard stories about the cool atmosphere at our studio, they are true.

What’s also cool is the fact that you will perform your job activities on the latest hardware and with powerful in-house software and more. Yes, you will get to try out new consoles before they reach the market and test amazing games way, way before anyone else sees them. And you’ll do this sitting in a comfy chair in front of a large desk on one of the amazing floors of Jiului 8.

The quality of life at work is very important to us and our new building reflects that.

Grow with us:

Based on your talents you can evolve and lead teams of testers, become a test specialist in our QC Technical Standards Department (ex. Sony Compliance), get into software development as a product owner or automation analyst through our QC Tech Department or jump ship and join a production team as a dev tester, level designer or whatever you dream about in our Production families (Art, Design, Programming).

The best part is that we will offer support and help your plans become reality through various courses and programs meant to prepare you for your future role in Ubisoft.

How can you join us?

Submit your resume and our Talent Acquisition team will review all the applications. The most suitable candidates will be invited to a discussion.

If everything goes well, the next step will be a practical assessment, where you will play several games of different genres.

Your mission will be:

• Find and report balancing issues and exploits which break the end-user’s gameplay experience or can provide benefits which are not intended for the players.
• Come up with suggestions using a professional and correct manner, based on the experience of the game, the documentation, and the strong arguments that can improve the game quality, adapted to what features and mechanics the specific title offers, from a user perspective.
• Interpret or translate the needs of end users into actionable ideas by monitoring their evolution in the gaming community.
• Deliver analytical feedback regarding different parts of the game, based on short or medium gameplay sessions.
• Report any bug QC encountered during the daily activity.
• Find bugs and use the appropriate format for their severity and classification after verifying that the problems were not already reported in the JIRA database.
• Be a bridge between Dev & community (forums, social media, tournaments etc.).
• Give your input before the actual game release.

Qualifications

The Professional Value you bring:

• Significant gaming experience in at least one well-known title (FPS, MOBA, MMORPG, RTS, etc.);
• Having multiple game perspectives;
• Enjoying Theory Crafting;

Nice to have:

• Competitive background in the e-sports scene of any game is considered a plus;
• Experience in gaming competitions is considered a plus;

The Personal Value you bring:

• You have passion & creativity;
• You work well in a team environment;
• You have the ability to voice your concerns related to issues encountered, in a clear and concise manner;

Additional Information

What we offer benefits wise?

1. Meal tickets with the value of 20 RON/day
2. Studio offered free days, confirmed on an annual basis for different events
3. World Class Bronze free subscription
4. Access to private medical system and special subscription rates for family members
5. On site medical support
6. Life insurance
7. Specific financial support for different events in your life
8. Study leave
9. Christmas/ Easter celebration with a special gift
10. Partners’ discounts
11. Video games and consoles to borrow
12. Access to Ubisoft games via own Uplay account
13. Annual development opportunities and access to multiple career paths and technical certifications
14. Access to specialized training and books on various related skills
15. Opportunities for international mobility and assignments
16. Wellbeing program (including physical fitness, mental health, financial education and internal communities)
17. A great working environment, with an impressive place to work in our offices in Jiului 8
18. In-house free French classes
19. Hybrid work (from home/ from office)
20. Bookster (borrow books for free, delivered at home or in the office)
21. Free fruits and coffee in the office
22. On-site cafeteria with special discounts
23. Ubisoft bikes, free rental
24. Parking spaces for cars, bikes, motorbikes

About us

Ubisoft’s 20,000 team members, working across more than 30 countries around the world, are bound by a common mission to enrich players’ lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. Their commitment and talent have brought to life many acclaimed franchises such as Assassin’s Creed, Far Cry, Watch Dogs, Just Dance, Rainbow Six, and many more to come. Ubisoft is an equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds and perspectives are key to creating worlds where both players and teams can thrive and express themselves.

If you are excited about solving game-changing challenges, cutting edge technologies and pushing the boundaries of entertainment, we invite you to join our journey and help us create the unknown.

Find us on Facebook, Instagram & LinkedIn, see how we do things, how we like to have fun, and join us!

Company Description

At Ubisoft Bucharest, we create games that reach millions of people worldwide. We’re working with top global Ubisoft studios on projects that shape the entertainment industry. From Assassin’s Creed and Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon, to Watch Dogs, Just Dance and many others – join us in creating the next big titles in gaming.