Quality Assurance Analyst

Cloudhead Games is the veteran VR studio behind the multi-award winning titles, Pistol Whip, an action-rhythm shooter (GOTY, DICE Awards) and the fantasy adventure series, The Gallery (GOTY, VR Awards.) Cloudhead has partnered multiple times with industry legend Valve to create tech demos, with the most notable being Aperture Hand Lab, a humorous Valve Index controller demo set in the Portal Universe. Always innovating, Cloudhead is also known for its early solutions in VR locomotion/comfort with snap turns and teleportation, as well as VR motion capture and hand interactions.

Cloudhead Games is a fully remote company working Pacific Time Zone hours.

As a Quality Assurance Analyst at Cloudhead Games, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and playability of our games. Your primary responsibilities will be to identify and report bugs, collaborate with developers and contribute to delivering exceptional gaming experiences. 

What you would do:

• Collaborate with the QA team to plan test schedules and strategies aligned with project scope and delivery timelines
• Work closely with the development team to understand game requirements and provide insights on game functionality and quality
• Design, develop, and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test scripts for game features, functionality, and performance across various platforms
• Conduct thorough performance testing to evaluate game stability and multiplayer testing to ensure smooth gameplay
• Identify, document, and report bugs, glitches, and other issues using bug tracking tools, ensuring clear and actionable feedback
• Evaluate and provide feedback on gameplay mechanics, user interface, and overall player experience

What you will bring:

• 3+ years of testing experience in the gaming industry, with a strong understanding of game mechanics and development processes
• Proficiency in testing tools and techniques, with experience in performance testing and multiplayer game testing
• Demonstrated technical expertise across various platforms, including Meta
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving problems efficiently
• Enthusiasm and experience in playing video games 

Compensation

Cloudhead Games is committed to pay that feels fair, and that fits in with our overall compensation philosophy focused on work life balance. We welcome candidates to have conversations with our recruitment team regarding their salary expectations and how they align with our established ranges. As we better understand your skillset, it may be determined that your experience aligns more with a higher or lower level of seniority. We will always try to be proactive in communication with applicants about where they might fall in a seniority band. 

The salary range for this position is CAD $75,000 to $80,000. 

What’s in it for you?

• Work 7-hour days from home and have flexibility in your schedule
• Competitive salary and generous benefits – medical, dental, vision, wellness and profit sharing 
• Paid time-off, unlimited health days and 2-week winter shut down
• 12-week Maternity/Parental leave top up
• Professional development days and funds
• Career growth opportunities 
• Annual gaming reimbursement

At Cloudhead Games, we are truly a community that puts people first, and we encourage humans of different backgrounds and perspectives to join our team. Building an inclusive virtual workplace where we are able to create, contribute and learn together is a studio-wide commitment. Cloudhead provides an accessible candidate experience. If you need any accommodations or adjustments throughout the interview process and beyond, please let us know.

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