Space Games Embedded QA Engineer — Python, Linux, Jira

the hive; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cloud Imperium Games seeks an Embedded QA Specialist to support testing for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will enhance testing procedures, verify features daily, and provide actionable feedback to development teams.

The role emphasizes writing test cases, ownership of features, and clear QA reporting. You will collaborate across disciplines, maintain testing documentation, and contribute to a fast-paced, highly technical environment that values detail, proactive problem-solving, and passion

Qualifications

• Proven game testing experience with ability to identify issues systemically.
• Strong knowledge of scripting, game engines, development tools and backend services.
• Familiarity with Python, Perforce and Linux.
• Experience writing test cases and owning feature areas with bug tracking (e.g., Jira).
• Adaptive, proactive and communicates well with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Meticulous and able to work both in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Support teams by improving testing procedures and identifying requirements.
• Verify game features, systems, and tools daily and provide feedback.
• Create, execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects and ad-hoc areas.
• Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support.
• Prepare regular progress updates and reports for leadership.

Skills

Game testing

Scripting

Game engines

Backend services

Python

Linux

Communication

Team collaboration

Tools

Perforce

Jira

Job description

Cloud Imperium Games seeks an Embedded QA Specialist to support testing for Star Citizen and Squadron 42. You will enhance testing procedures, verify features daily, and provide actionable feedback to development teams.

The role emphasizes writing test cases, ownership of features, and clear QA reporting. You will collaborate across disciplines, maintain testing documentation, and contribute to a fast-paced, highly technical environment that values detail, proactive problem-solving, and passion