Job Summary
Job Description
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office products.
- Experience with consoles like PlayStation and Xbox.
- High School Graduate or equivalent.
- Ability to follow instructions.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills.
- Available to work any shift.
- 1+ years in the gaming industry or QA background.
- Working knowledge of the software development process.
- Knowledge of Daybreak Game Company games preferred.
- Knowledge of Video Games on PC and Consoles preferred
- Access to the local gym.
- On-site fitness classes.
- Game nights.
- Strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene.
10 skills required
Job Details
Position Title: QA Analyst
Studio/Department: Quality Assurance
Employee Type: Full Time
Location: San Diego, CA/Remote (Daybreak Approved Remote Locations (CA, WA, TX, NY))
Salary Range: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour, pay may vary on location.
ABOUT OUR STUDIO
Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.
The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.
Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com.
THE OPPORTUNITY
The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for for testing multiple aspects of our video game titles on various platforms ranging from PC, PlayStation 4 and the Xbox One in the QA Department at San Diego, CA; this position will be responsible for:
- Develop test suites by evaluating feature specifications
- Attend spec reviews, daily scrum stand-ups, planning meetings, etc.
- Provide test guidance to remote testers
- Execute test suites (authored by you or others)
- Report, review and document bug reports
- Verify bug fixes
- Critically evaluate test scope and coverage, plan and execute ad hoc testing, boundary/edge case testing, exploratory testing as needed
- Document QA processes on Confluence wiki
- Surface blocking issues and risks; Make recommendations for resolving blocking issues or mitigating risks
- Proactively drive testing to completion
- Assure patches/updates, new builds and shipped products are functional and meet quality standards
- Follow Daybreak Games Tester procedures outlined by the QA Leads and Management
- Be consistently proactive with QA process improvements
- Continually develop and acquire game knowledge to become proficient with Daybreak Games' portfolio of games
Other Criteria
- Years of Experience, Education, and/or Certification...
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products (Outlook, Word, and Excel)
- Experience with consoles (e.g., PlayStation, Xbox platforms)
- Education High School Graduate or equivalent
- Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
- Strong analytical and organizational skills
- Available to work any shift
- Working background in Quality Assurance or 1+ years in the gaming industry
- Working knowledge of the software development process
- Knowledge of Daybreak Game Company games preferred
- Knowledge of Video Games on PC and Consoles preferred
We invite you to get in the game with us and help us make exciting experiences!
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.
Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants for social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com
if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.
*Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.*
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