Senior Development Tester (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Development Tester (Gamedev): Validating audio content and integration for Dead by Daylight with an accent on sound effects, music, and voice-over quality. Focus on collaborating with audio designers to ensure technical standards across PC and console platforms using Wwise and Unreal Engine.

Location: Must be based in or able to work from Montreal, QC (Hybrid)

Company

hirify.global is a leading independent game studio with over 1200 employees, known for creating original titles like Dead by Daylight and providing development services for major global entertainment brands.

What you will do

• Test audio elements including sound effects, music, and voice-over for timing, layering, and playback accuracy.
• Validate audio integration within gameplay, UI, cinematics, and Wwise systems.
• Assess audio quality, including mix consistency, loudness, and spatial audio behavior across platforms.
• Document and manage audio defects in Jira with detailed reproduction steps.
• Collaborate with audio designers and developers to verify fixes and execute regression testing.
• Maintain test cases and checklists to ensure high-quality audio standards.

Requirements

• Experience with audio middleware (Wwise or FMOD) and DAWs (Reaper or Pro Tools).
• Strong understanding of audio fundamentals like EQ, compression, and gain staging.
• Proven ability to identify audio artifacts and implementation issues.
• Experience with QA methodologies and bug lifecycle management in Jira.
• Familiarity with game development workflows in Unreal Engine and testing on PC/consoles.
• Strong written communication and organizational skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that celebrates all backgrounds.
• Opportunity to contribute to a world-renowned IP like Dead by Daylight.
• Collaborative atmosphere working alongside industry-leading audio and design teams.
• Professional development in a large, dynamic, and independent studio setting.