QA Senior Analyst

2 Months ago • 2 Years + • Quality Assurance • $61,828.8 PA - $92,659.2 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

The QA Senior Analyst at Sony Santa Monica Studio will perform high-level and critical testing on PS5 projects, utilizing various techniques (scripted and exploratory). Responsibilities include issue reporting, analysis, and resolution support; managing project databases; assisting in operational testing, reporting, and communication; updating test plans; collaborating with internal/external teams; and diagnosing development pipeline errors. The ideal candidate possesses extensive experience (2+ years) shipping large-scale titles on PlayStation platforms, and demonstrates expertise in testing methodologies, communication, and analysis. A background in Cognitive Science, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred.
Must have:
  • 2+ years experience shipping large-scale titles on PlayStation platforms
  • Excellent gameplay, critical analysis, and communication skills
  • Experience with current-gen PlayStation platforms and peripherals
  • Proficiency in test case design and QA/QC methods
  • Experience with JIRA
Good to have:
  • Proficiency with Maya software
  • ISQTB® Foundation Level CTAL certification
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Job Details

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Corporation.

Join the award-winning team that created God of War

Sony Santa Monica Studio is looking for QA Sr Test Analysts to assist in the development testing of our internal projects on the PS5 platform.

The QA Sr Test Analyst is responsible for the execution of high-level/critical test coverage management in support of their assigned projects. The general purpose of this job is to provide a dedicated resource to provide testing expertise for their assigned area of focus and operating as the most experienced, cognitive focused and productive testers on the project. Attention to detail is a critical requirement of the role, as is a highly communicative, amicable, team focused and mature demeanor.

We value talent, self-motivation, and team spirit. In turn, we provide an environment with a large degree of freedom, autonomy and growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

  • Perform high-level/critical scripted and exploratory test coverage using different testing techniques on assigned projects

  • Perform issue reporting, research, analysis, confirmation and support resolution on assigned projects

  • Perform specialized testing and support requests for your assigned area of focus and/or department

  • Maintain a strong knowledge of the project design and scheduling changes to support QA test effectiveness, focus and reporting

  • Assist in the management of project databases for assigned titles

  • Assist in the tasking and execution of all operational testing for assigned projects

  • Assist in the execution of project operational reporting and day to day communication

  • Assist in updating test plans and incorporate them into the software testing process

  • Assist in QA administrative and support requests

  • Assist in collaborating work across disciplines within the internal/external development team to help drive project to completion

  • Assist in diagnosing errors and breakdowns in development pipeline and perform technical support as needed

  • Actively develop and improve skill set and abilities by keeping aware of QA industry trends and techniques

Requirements

  • 2+ years in Tester Analyst or equivalent position and successfully shipped at least 2 global, large-scale titles on current generation PlayStation platform(s)

  • Excellent gameplay skills

  • Excellent critical analysis skills

  • Excellent communication, organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills

  • Experience with current generation PlayStation platforms and peripherals

  • Experience in quality assurance/control testing

  • Experience in foundation level testing techniques

  • Experience with JIRA database systems

  • Proficiency in test case design and traditional QA/QC methods

  • BS Cognitive Science, Computer Science, Communications, BA in Project Management, Business Intelligence, or QA related field preferred

  • Passion for video games

Preferred Experience

  • Proficiency with Maya software and toolsets

  • Successful completion, certification and application of ISQTB® Foundation Level CTAL or equivalent

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At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$29.72 - $44.62 USD

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.

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About The Company

Our studio is composed of a group of diverse, ambitious, highly collaborative creatives who empower one another, while working as a team to deliver high quality narrative-driven PlayStation experiences. With origins spanning the globe - from Brazil to Poland to small town USA, we are home to over 250 world class developers who strive to push the medium forward with every creative decision.


Every team has a story and, at the heart of our story, we are committed to greatness and steadfast in our craft of developing unforgettable in-game experiences that inspire our players. Beyond that, though, we are driven by something much larger…by a desire to develop “stories” of greatness for each and every team member. Making a game is a massive undertaking. Between QA, Art, Design, Programming, Production, Sound and every department in between, we are all responsible for connecting with each other's greatest skills, while working towards a common vision.


Together, we sow seeds of possibility. Whether you are an intern or an industry veteran, creativity rules here. At our studio we recognize that great ideas can come from anyone. Traversing a new mythological world on a boat. A single camera shot for an entire game. A powerful recalling axe. A companion AI known as “boy” fighting like a god. These are just some of the bold ideas that were not simply lit by an individual light bulb...they were forged from idea, to paper, to code in a collaborative effort by creatives of all disciplines on a journey to reinvent a franchise.

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