Space-Game Embedded QA Specialist

Game Companies; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking an Embedded QA Specialist to support multiplayer online game Star Citizen and the story-driven Squadron 42. You will test features, provide feedback, and write reports to help the teams deliver high-quality content.

The role requires strong game testing experience, scripting and tool knowledge, and proactive collaboration across disciplines to ensure robust QA coverage and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable game testing experience with systematic issue isolation to speed up problem resolution.
• Strong knowledge of QA in scripting, game engines, development tools, and backend services.
• Knowledge of Python, Perforce, and Linux.
• Experience writing test cases and owning feature areas; familiarity with bug tracking tools like Jira.
• Proactive mindset with ability to identify problems, seek testing opportunities and engage with team tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support the teams 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 and perform ad-hoc testing.
• Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support.
• Compose regular progress updates and reports for leadership.

Skills

Scripting

Game Engines

Development Tools

Backend Services

Python

Perforce

Linux

Jira

Tools

Jira

Perforce

Linux

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games is seeking an Embedded QA Specialist to support multiplayer online game Star Citizen and the story-driven Squadron 42. You will test features, provide feedback, and write reports to help the teams deliver high-quality content.

The role requires strong game testing experience, scripting and tool knowledge, and proactive collaboration across disciplines to ensure robust QA coverage and thorough documentation.