PC Game Tester (Part-Time)

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You will: Drive superior game quality and immersive experiences through efficient testing.

Must have: At least three years of experience as a PC Game Tester in the gaming industry.

WHO WE ARE | WHAT WE DO

At Yodo1, we simplify mobile game growth.

With billions of downloads across our portfolio, Yodo1 is a partner for mobile game growth at every stage—from helping developers monetize their first game to bringing iconic brands into major mobile titles.

Taking over a decade of experience publishing and growing games like Crossy Road, Rodeo Stampede, and Ski Safari into global hits, we provide products and services that range from helping new arrivals to the app store optimize ad revenue, driving a 50x player increase for games such as Animal Revolt Battle Simulator, and bringing iconic IP from companies like Hasbro, Paramount, Legendary, and MGA to globally-recognized studios the likes of Rivergame, Candivore, 37Games, and more.

We love games, we play games, we grow games.

WHAT WE BELIEVE | HOW WE WORK

We believe in the future and power of the mobile gaming industry and that everyone deserves an equal opportunity to build a life they love through games—from anywhere in the world.

We believe you know when and where you do your best work. We are fully remote by design and we WFA: Work From Anywhere. We don’t impose hours or limit time off.

We are driven by performance and we experiment often. We care about impact, not titles.

WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a detail-oriented and passionate Quality Assurance Tester to join our team and ensure an exceptional gameplay experience across PC and Steam Deck platforms. This role focuses on validating compatibility, stability, and performance for a game in the horde-survival/roguelike genre.

The ideal candidate not only has strong QA skills but also a genuine passion for games like Hordes of Fate, Vampire Survivors, 20 Minutes till Dawn, Halls of Torment, or similar action-survivor roguelikes. You should enjoy diving deep into systems-driven gameplay, testing progression across multiple runs, and pushing the limits of performance in high-enemy-count scenarios. By combining both a sharp eye for bugs and a player’s perspective on fun and flow, you’ll help ensure the game is polished, balanced, and engaging for our community.

You are:

• Focused on impact. You understand the 80/20 rule and focus on activities that matter.
• Performance-driven and growth-oriented. You have an intrinsic will to succeed while unafraid to try, fail, and learn by experimenting with new approaches and testing ideas.
• Cooperative. You help others succeed; you give and receive feedback well.
• Relentlessly curious. You ask questions.
• Humble. You ask for help; you are quick to admit and learn from your mistakes.
• SMART. You work and communicate in ways that are Specific, Measurable, Actionable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

WHAT WE EXPECT

You will:

1. Work closely with product owners, developers, and QA management to understand the acceptance criteria, identify risks, and assist in planning testing coverage for upcoming features and releases.

2. Assist in the creation of test strategies and test plans to cover various features in a dynamic and fast-paced environment that is user-centric.

3. Conduct compatibility testing on different hardware setups, GPU/driver versions, and operating system builds.

4. Execute performance benchmarking, including FPS, load times, memory usage (especially for Steam Deck).

5. Test across input methods (mouse/keyboard, controllers, Steam Deck controls) to ensure consistent player experience.

6. With guidance, identify, analyze, and solve issues found during the testing phase.

7. Help track and report on game quality, analyzing where quality issues come from and how to improve.

8. Stay updated with the latest testing methodologies, best practices, and tools, and assist in evaluating and improving testing processes and tools.

You must have:

• 3 years of experience in game QA testing, with direct experience testing for PC platforms (Windows, Linux) and ideally Steam Deck.
• Strong knowledge of PC hardware components, drivers, and performance profiling tools.
• Experience with compatibility testing across varying hardware setups and OS versions.
• Familiarity with Steam platform (including Steam Deck OS, Proton, and Steam Deck Verified Guidelines).
• Proficiency in using bug-tracking tools (Jira, Han soft, Mantis, etc.).
• Understanding QA methodologies, testing lifecycles, and regression testing.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Passion for games with an analytical mindset and a focus on player experience.

You might have:

• Experience with automated testing tools and scripting.
• Previous involvement with game performance benchmarking and telemetry (e.g., MSI Afterburner, Fraps, or equivalent).
• Exposure to multiplayer/network testing environments.
• Experience with certification/submission processes (Steam, console platforms).
• Availability for at least 3 hours between 9 AM and 7 PM Beijing Time.

WHAT WE OFFER

Compensation. We pay based on qualifications, experience, and fit for the role. We provide an allowance to purchase your own device or equipment and offer variable compensation through our annual bonus program.

Growth. We offer an environment where you will have the trust and freedom to try, fail, learn fast, and make a real impact while accelerating your career, and where anyone with a great idea can pitch it directly to our management team.

WFA. Work from anywhere in the world, travel when and where you like, get paid in your currency of choice, and enjoy flexible hours and unlimited paid time off.

Our Recruitment Process

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Submit our application form

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Pre-interview task

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Live

Interviews

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Reference Checks

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Offer