Technical Embedded QA Specialist I

Game Companies; Greater Manchester; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

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.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Scripting

Game Engines

Development Tools

Backend Services

Python

Perforce

Linux

Jira

Herramientas

Jira

Perforce

Linux

Descripción del empleo

Game Development

1–2 years

Quality Assurance (QA)

We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.

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.

About The Role

This role will focus on supporting as the Embedded QA for the teams 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 the testing the team’s creations, as well as providing feedback and writing reports.

What does an Embedded QA Specialist at CIG do?

• 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 as well as ad-hoc testing on focused areas.
• Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support.
• 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.
• Thr
• 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.

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.