Associate Quality Designer - STAR WARS

Electronic Arts (EA); Georgia; On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick time

Company holidays

Health insurance (medical)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Electronic Arts’s Respawn Entertainment is seeking an Associate Quality Designer to embed within a development team. You will test and document the game during production, applying QA best practices and reporting results to partners.

The role requires understanding of game engines, testing techniques, and strong documentation skills, with opportunity to contribute to high-profile titles in a fast-paced studio.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of QA experience in embedded environments.
• Experience with development collaboration tools (e.g., issue trackers).
• Understanding of game engines and their architectures.
• Knowledge of white/gray/black-box testing practices.
• Experience with technical writing and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Test and document the game during production.
• Collaborate with development partners to advocate QA best practices.

Skills

QA experience

Development tools

Testing methodologies

White/gray/black-box testing

Technical writing

Automated testing

Jira

Tools

Jira

Job description

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when talented people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We truly love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star Wars™ Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars™ Jedi: Survivor and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond. Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry. Respawn Entertainment is hiring! Learn more about our studio and values at respawn.com/studio

The Challenge Ahead

Associate Quality Designers at EA are embedded within our development team. You will test and document the game during production.

The Next Great AQD Needs

An in-depth understanding of the technical structure of games and how to apply new testing methodologies. Deep understanding of QA processes and best practices, advocating the purpose of these methods to development partners.

Required

• Previous QA experience, with at least 1 year of QA support in embedded environments
• Experience with development collaboration tools
• Understand the technical structure of games and their engines
• Knowledgeable on white/gray/black-box testing practices
• Experience with technical writing

Desired

• Knowledge of testing/planning tools
• Experience with Jira or other defect tracking software
• Experience working with offsite teams
• Automated testing experience preferred
• Knowledge of software development methodology and stages (milestones/sprints, Alpha, Beta)

Pay Transparency - North America

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• Virginia (depending on location e.g., Northern Virginia vs. Southwest Virginia)*$33 - $49 USD (depending on experience)

Pay is just one part of the overall compensation at EA.

In the US, we offer a package of benefits including paid time off (3 weeks per year to start), 80 hours per year of sick time, 16 paid company holidays per year, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) to temporary full-time employees scheduled to work 40 hours a week.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.