Technical Embedded QA Specialist I

Cloud Imperium Games; Frankfurt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cloud Imperium Games in Frankfurt is seeking an Embedded QA Specialist to support the Engine team, testing features, systems, and tools for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

You will create and maintain test cases, provide feedback, and communicate progress to leadership, while collaborating across disciplines to ensure high-quality engine and backend service testing.

Qualifikationen

• Demonstrable game testing experience with advanced skills in identifying and isolating issues.
• Strong knowledge of scripting, game engines, development tools and backend services.
• Knowledge of Python, Perforce and Linux is desirable.
• Experience with writing test cases and using Jira for bug tracking.
• Ability to stay organized and meet deadlines; strong cross-team communication.

Aufgaben

• Verify game features, systems, and tools daily and provide feedback.
• Create, execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects.
• Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support for the Engine team globally.
• Compose regular progress updates and reports for leadership.

Kenntnisse

Game testing

Scripting

Game Engines

Development Tools

Backend Services

Time management

Communication

Tools

Python

Perforce

Linux

Jira

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the gaming community as a whole.

This role will focus on supporting the Engine team in their tasks within our multiplayer online game, Star Citizen, and our story-driven single player epic Squadron 42. The successful person will be supporting not only testing the team's creations in client, but also testing the tools used to create these pieces, as well as providing feedback. As the tester assigned to the team, your work will directly affect the quality of Star Citizen and Squadron 42.

What does an Embedded QA Specialist at CIG do?

Support the Engine team by improving existing testing procedures and identifying requirements.

Verify game features, systems, and tools daily and provide feedback for the team.

Create, execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects as well as ad-hoc testing on focused areas.

Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support for the Engine team globally.

Compose regular progress updates and reports for leadership.

What do we expect from our Embedded QA Specialists?

Demonstrable game testing experience with advanced skills in identifying and isolating issues systemically to help with resolving problems quicker.

A strong focus/knowledge in technical areas of QA including, but not limited to; Scripting, Game Engines, Development Tools, and an understanding of Backend Services

Knowledge of more advanced technical areas, i.e. Python, Perforce, Linux etc.

Experience with writing test cases and ownership of feature areas as well as a good knowledge of bug tracking tools, such as Jira.

Ability to stay organized and motivated to meet specific deadlines.

Ability to effectively manage your time and task prioritization.

Thrive in a fast-paced, always-changing work environment where adaptability is paramount

Knowledge / usage of a game engine to be able to investigate and understand complex engine issues.

Being highly proactive, searching for problems to solve, testing opportunities and team tasks to get involved in

Ability to connect effectively with your cross-disciplined team and other departments through great communication skills.

Ability to maintain testing documentation.

Innovative approach to problem solving, working meticulously with the highest attention to detail.

Work confidently as part of a team and individually.

Flexibility to help other teams when needed and support testing outside of specialisation

Passion for video games especially for sim/space games.

Diversity Statement

CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it's our differences that make it special.