Game Engine QA

Larian; Quebec; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International team of 500+ employees

Open, collaborative environment

Experienced game developers leadership

Hobbies and passions with colleagues

Inclusive environment with activities

Community feedback oriented

Job summary

Larian Studios in Quebec is seeking a Game Engine QA to join the team and help craft high-calibre games. You will perform manual testing, assist programmers, and write automated tests using Python, Pytest, and Lua.

The role requires strong English communication and a passion for video games, with opportunities to work on world-class titles like Baldur's Gate 3 and Divinity: Original Sin 2 within an international team.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming and/or scripting.
• Familiarity with game engines.
• Background using Perforce or other version control systems.
• Judgment in estimating bug significance and consequences.
• Rigorous, methodical, and resourceful approach.
• Self-disciplined with strong self-learning skills.
• Good spoken and written English communication.
• Passion for video games and desire to build a long-term QA career.

Responsibilities

• Perform all kinds of manual testing.
• Assist the programming team with testing changes before code is submitted to main branches.
• Write new and maintain existing automated tests (Python/Pytest and Lua).
• Follow priorities set by the QA Lead to ensure team-wide goals are met.
• Test and help improve our production pipelines and tools.
• Act as the first point of contact for the production team on technical issues.

Skills

Programming experience

Scripting

Test planning

English communication

Tools

Perforce

Jenkins

JIRA

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Game Engine QA to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities:

• Perform all kinds of manual testing
• Closely assist the programming team with testing specific changes before code is submitted to the main developer branches
• Write new and maintain existing automated tests (Python/Pytest and Lua)
• Follow priorities set by the QA Lead to ensure team-wide goals are met
• Test and help improve our production pipelines and tools
• Act as the first point of contact for the production team on technical issues

Requirements:

• Experience in programming and/or scripting
• Familiarity working with game engines
• Background using Perforce or other version control systems
• Good judgment in estimating the significance and consequences of bugsli>
• A rigorous, methodical, and resourceful approach to your work
• Self-disciplined, with strong self-learning skills
• Good communication skills, spoken and written, in English
• Passion for video games
• Desire to build a long-term career in QA

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in QA is a big plus
• Knowledge of JIRA and Jenkins
• Familiarity with the RPG genre

What We Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback

Due to the global nature of our operations and the need to engage daily with an international team, fluency in English is essential for this position at Larian.