Senior Staff Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

Qualcomm; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 6,00,000 - 10,00,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate PC Game Tester to join their dynamic team. This role offers the chance to dive into the world of next-generation gaming technologies, ensuring top-notch gaming experiences on innovative Snapdragon platforms. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in testing video games, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to communicate findings effectively. You will work alongside veteran developers and artists, contributing to groundbreaking projects that push the boundaries of gaming. If you're excited about technology and gaming, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• 12-17 years of experience in video game testing.
• Ability to report issues clearly and effectively.
• Strong technical understanding of game technologies.

Responsibilities

• Execute test plans to ensure optimal gaming experience.
• Investigate performance issues and report findings.
• Collaborate with creative teams on gaming technologies.

Skills

Video Game Testing

Issue Reporting

Pattern Recognition

Communication Skills

Self-Motivation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master's Degree in Computer Science

PhD in Engineering

Tools

WinDBG

EventViewer

FRAPS

WPR

PresentMon

Job description

Job Area:

Engineering Group, Engineering Group > Software Test Engineering

General Summary:

Snapdragon Studios is seeking a PC Game Tester to execute test plans and ensure the best gaming experience on Windows on Arm Snapdragon platforms. The ideal candidate is comfortable with testing PC games, familiar with various game storefronts, and capable of investigating performance issues and reporting clear, concise issues encountered during testing. This role offers a unique opportunity to triage and investigate Windows application failures in a new environment on Snapdragon Windows devices.

At the heart of Snapdragon Studios, we are passionate about next-generation gaming technologies and delivering exceptional gaming experiences. Our creative teams include veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts, and graphics enthusiasts working on our latest GPU and gaming hardware innovations across mobile, PC, and XR.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Experience testing video games (12-17 years)
2. Technical understanding of game technologies, quality setting permutations, performance, etc.
3. Ability to find, reproduce, and clearly report issues
4. Excellent ability to infer and recognize patterns
5. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
6. Self-motivated

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Experience using Windows debugging software stack (WinDBG, EventViewer, etc.)
2. Experience with test automation and reporting tools/scripts
3. Performance reporting via tools such as FRAPS, WPR, PresentMon, etc.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of relevant work experience
• OR Master's degree in the same fields with 5+ years of relevant experience
• OR PhD in the same fields with 4+ years of relevant experience
• Plus 3+ years of programming experience in languages such as C, C++, Java, Python, etc.

Education Requirements:

Required: A BS, MS, or PhD degree in an engineering or computer science-related field.

Applicant Information:

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