Senior Technical QA Analyst (Publishing)

HellaGoodAudio; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 172,000 - 296,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Polish lessons for employees

Private medical healthcare

Life insurance

Annual health screenings

Onsite gym and wellness facilities

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED in Warsaw is seeking a skilled Tech QA Analyst to join our Publishing team. You will own QA for multiple titles from early development through release and coordinate testing with external partners to ensure delivery quality.

You should have 5+ years in QA for AAA/AA games, strong knowledge of testing methodologies and game engines (Unreal, Unity, Godot, REDkit), and experience with asset pipelines (3DS Max, Maya, Blender).

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in Tech QA Analyst or similar role.
• Experience coordinating testing with external partners and planning tasks/time management.
• At least one AAA or AA project finished and delivered.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and game engines (Unreal, Unity, Godot, REDkit).
• Experience with asset creation pipelines (3DS Max, Maya, Blender).
• Proven experience testing across multiple consoles (PS4/PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch, Steam Deck).
• Ability to develop complex test strategies including integration, stress and performance testing.
• Experience with testing tools/frameworks to optimize efficiency.
• Fluent English; passion for gaming.

Responsibilities

• Own QA responsibilities for multiple titles from early development through release.
• Coordinate tests with external QA partners and manage delivery quality.
• Test gameplay focusing on automation, rendering, engine stability and performance.
• Identify, report and verify bugs related to performance and stability.
• Develop and maintain technical test checklists as game features evolve.
• Improve test coverage and depth for critical systems.
• Collaborate with development, design and UX to align tech and creative goals.
• Provide feedback on design and UX to support iteration.
• Document testing processes and results for stakeholders.
• Represent QA standards and product quality to external studios.
• Test features across PC, consoles and other platforms.
• Analyze QA data to support decision making and risk management.
• Ensure parity of performance, stability across platforms.

Skills

QA testing

Test planning

External partner coordination

English fluency

Education

Technical degree

Tools

Unreal

Unity

Godot

REDkit

3DS Max

Maya

Blender

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tech QA Analyst to join our Publishing team in Warsaw. Publishing QA is a team working across various projects, and had successfully supported releases of projects like Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2, ongoing Cyberpunk 2077 patches and The Witcher 3 REDkit. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and stability of our games, and we are looking for candidates with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of QA methodologies and tools. If you are passionate about games and have a proven track record in QA, we want to hear from you!

Daily responsibilities

• Take ownership of QA responsibilities for multiple titles simultaneously, from early development through release.
• Coordinate testing workflows with external QA partners, setting expectations and verifying delivery quality.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of video games, focusing on technical aspects such as automation, rendering, engine stability and performance
• Identify, report, and verify bugs related to technical aspects of the game like performance, stability.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical-focused test checklists, adapting them as game features evolve.
• Ensure checklists fully cover critical technical systems, continuously improving test coverage and depth.
• Collaborate closely with development, design, and UX teams to ensure the technical experience aligns with both creative intent and technical requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback on design and UX aspects to support meaningful iteration.
• Document testing processes, issue logs, and testing results; ensure QA documentation is organized and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the company’s QA standards and product quality to external studios and partners.
• Test the performance, usability, and stability of gameplay features across target platforms.
• Analyze technical data and QA reports support and solidify decision-making and risk management around technical features.
• Ensure consistent performance, stability and integrity parity across platforms (PC, consoles, etc.).

• Proven experience as a Tech QA Analyst or in a similar role, minimum 5 years.
• Proven experience in cooperation with external partners, as a coordinator or person who was planning tasks and time management.
• At least one AAA or AA project finished and delivered.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity, Godot, REDkit).
• Strong knowledge of assets creation pipelines in various external software (e.g., 3DSMax, Maya, Blender).
• Proven experience in working with various different Consoles (Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox Series, PC, Steamdeck, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, MacOS)
• Ability to develop complex test strategies that encompass integration, stress, and performance testing.
• Experience in using testing tools and frameworks to optimize testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think systematically to drive quality improvements.
• Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and test reports.
• Fluency in English and a passion for gaming.

Nice to have

• Technical degree.
• Artistic understanding of game development.
• Passion in gaming and technology improvement.
• Experience with programming (especially C++).

Working mode

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.
• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time orhybrid mode.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — all menstruating employees are entitled to one day off if they suffer severe period symptoms that interrupt their work.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainable campus powered by renewable energy, including electricity from our own solar panels, green zones in offices and on campus, green open-air work and social area, electric and hybrid cars charging points, flower meadows, eco-activities for employees, and much more.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Estimated pay range for this position: 15400 - 26500 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę").

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