QA Manager

1 Month ago • 3-5 Years • $50,000 PA - $70,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The QA Manager will be responsible for managing bug reports, coordinating with developers and external QA partners, and ensuring the quality of games developed by Nightdive Studios. This includes leading bug triage meetings, performing smoke tests, and monitoring social media for issues. The role involves analyzing risks, understanding console-specific bugs, and contributing to various communication channels. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work with international teams, and meet deadlines. The candidate will need to work with JIRA for keeping track of upcoming launches. The role requires a strong understanding of QA processes and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment.

Must have:

3-5 years of QA experience in the game industry.
Shipped at least 3 titles on multiple platforms.
Experience with Perforce, Git, or version control systems.
PC cross-platform experience (Windows, Linux, Mac, etc)
Console platform experience (Xbox, PS4/PS5, Switch, etc)

Good to have:

Familiarity with older game titles.
Experience with in-house game engines.
Experience with past-gen and current-gen console platforms.
Creative solutions to complex problems.

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Job Details

Come join Nightdive Studios, the developer behind classic games including System Shock Remake, Turok, and The Thing: Remastered. We are looking for talented individuals to grow our team.

Our team of talented developers is growing. Our backgrounds are diverse, but we share a real passion for all things retro gaming. We believe that if you’re looking for a tight-knit crew that celebrates self-expression and embraces collaboration, we might be a phenomenal fit for you.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Digest incoming bug reports from all current Nightdive projects
Lead bug triage meetings and coordinate between Nightdive developers and external QA partners
Occasionally perform smoke tests and playtests of our games in an early state to verify game functionality
Providing guidance and support to QA Teams
Post game release, looking over social media, community discord channels for any issues not caught by developers or QA teams and adding them to JIRA.
Self-motivated, with a desire to learn with little supervision
Ability to quickly grasp concepts and improve on existing ones
Analyze risks of defects and bugs on the schedule and project timelines.
Understanding of console-specific bugs and features
Driven to achieve excellence with a history of strong work output
Researching, designing, documenting, and modifying software and bug specifications
Ability to work with others who are located overseas and in different timezones
Able to provide feedback and suggestions on improving existing systems in a professional manner
Meet deadlines with the minimal turnaround time
Regularly checking and contributing to conversations happening in either Discord, Notion, email, Slack, and JIRA
Report to Producers, Project Managers, and Project Coordinators a condensed/digestible state of the bugs in the array of the different Nightdive projects.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Ego-free, highly motivated, action-oriented, curious learn-it-all with a growth mindset
Strive for superior performance
Comfort operating in ambiguous and unregimented environments
Ability to learn and consistently use JIRA for keeping track of upcoming launches
3-5 years of QA experience in the game, software industry, or both.
Shipped at least 3 titles on multiple platforms.
Experience with Perforce, Git, or any version control system.
PC cross-platform experience (Windows, Linux, Mac, etc)
Console platform experience (Xbox, PS4/PS5, Switch, etc)
Experience with open source software and licenses (GPL3, etc)
Familiarly with older game titles a plus
Past experiences with in-house game engines a plus
Experience with past-gen and current-gen console platforms a plus
Creative solutions to complex problems a plus

ROLE DETAILS:

This role reports to the Producer.
Compensation: $50k - $70k/year depending on experience
We offer flexible work arrangements and are open to full-time employees based in the U.S., as well as contract opportunities for individuals located internationally.