Game Tester

HCLTech; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a detail-oriented Game QA Tester to join our Quality Assurance team in San Jose, CA. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing games across Web and Native platforms, with a strong focus on gameplay, usability, and player experience.

Responsibilities include performing functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility, and usability testing; creating comprehensive bug reports with steps, screenshots, videos, and logs; and collaborating with developers,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Game Testing / Game QA.
• Hands-on testing of Web-based and Native games.
• Experience testing games using multiple input methods, including: Keyboard & Mouse, Trackpad, Game Controllers.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility, and usability testing for games.
• Test games across Web-based and Native platforms.
• Validate gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, audio, performance, save/load functionality, and multiplayer features (where applicable).
• Execute test cases and create comprehensive bug reports with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, videos, and logs.
• Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing for new builds.
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Identify gameplay inconsistencies and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall player experience.
• Participate in release readiness activities and maintain high-quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Skills

Game QA

Bug reporting

Agile

Tools

Jira

TestRail

Azure DevOps

Job description

HCLTech is looking for a highly talented and self- motivated Game Tester to join it in advancing the technological world through innovation and creativity.

Job Title: Game Tester

Job ID: 141201

Position Type: Full-time

Location: San Jose, CA

Role/Responsibilities

Job Summary:

Detail-oriented and passionate Game QA Tester to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing games across multiple platforms and input methods, with a strong understanding of game mechanics, usability, and player experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility, and usability testing for games.
• Test games across Web and Native platforms.
• Validate gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, audio, performance, save/load functionality, and multiplayer features (where applicable).
• Execute test cases and create comprehensive bug reports with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, videos, and logs.
• Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing for new builds.
• Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
• Identify gameplay inconsistencies and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall player experience.
• Participate in release readiness activities and maintain high-quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Skill requirements:

• 3–5 years of professional experience in Game Testing / Game Quality Assurance.
• Hands-on experience testing Web-based and Native games.
• Experience testing games using multiple input methods, including:
• Keyboard & Mouse
• Trackpad
• Game Controllers

• Strong understanding of game testing methodologies, defect life cycle, and QA best practices.
• Experience with bug tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar.
• Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Qualifications & Experience

Desired Qualifications

Pay and Benefits

Pay Range Minimum: $59,000/Annum

Pay Range Maximum: $99,000/Annum

HCLTech is an equal opportunity employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, sex, color, age, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, physical disability or genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with federal, state, and/or local law. Should any applicant have concerns about discrimination in the hiring process, they should provide a detailed report of those concerns to [e-mail] for investigation.

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their work location, skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.

How You’ll Grow

At HCLTech, we offer continuous opportunities for you to find your spark and grow with us. We want you to be happy and satisfied with your role and to really learn what type of work sparks your brilliance the best. Throughout your time with us, we offer transparent communication with senior-level employees, learning and career development programs at every level, and opportunities to experiment in different roles or even pivot industries. We believe that you should be in control of your career with unlimited opportunities to find the role that fits you best.