Dev QA Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Dev QA Engineer (Gamedev): Conducting manual and cross-platform testing of PC, console, and mobile games with an accent on functionality, usability, performance, regression, and compliance. Focus on identifying root causes of issues, utilizing game editors like Unreal Engine for in-depth testing, and ensuring seamless operation across platforms using platform-specific tools and network analysis.

Location: Canada [Montreal], Hybrid

Company

hirify.global is an end-to-end strategic partner in external game development across all platforms, providing expertise in technology, art, trailers, and QA for AAA and AA games with publishers like Microsoft, Nintendo, Ubisoft, Sony.

What you will do

• Conduct manual testing of PC, console, and mobile games, including functionality, usability, performance, and regression testing.
• Execute cross-platform testing to ensure seamless operation on all platforms.
• Review software requirements, provide feedback, and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with developers and producers to deliver high-quality outcomes.
• Create and maintain test plans, cases, reports, and documentation.
• Identify, document, and track bugs with clear reproduction steps using tools like JIRA and TestRail.
• Utilize game editors (Unreal Engine, Unity) for in-depth testing and bug reproduction.
• Monitor performance, memory, frame rates with platform-specific tools; conduct API and network testing.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of game mechanics, design principles, development process, software lifecycle, and testing methodologies.
• Experience testing on Windows PC, Mac, Mobile, and Console platforms.
• Proficiency with Agile/Scrum, bug tracking (JIRA, TestRail), Unreal Engine, Perforce or similar version control.
• Skills in network analysis (Charles, Fiddler), performance tools (PIX, Unreal Insights), logs, console SDKs (PlayStation, Xbox), platform compliance (TRC, XR), and CI/CD.
• Ability to analyze root causes of issues and pass platform compliance.

Culture & Benefits

• Competitive financial reward.
• Challenges on projects for top global game publishers.
• Private medical care and paid time off.
• Culture of diversity and inclusion.
• Community of game development professionals.