Open World Game Test Analyst

Sonyinteractiveentertainmentglobal; California (MO); On-site; USD 24,452 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Sony Interactive Entertainment is hiring a Game Test Analyst for a temporary position in California. The role involves testing pre-release game versions, documenting defects, and collaborating to enhance gameplay quality.

Ideal candidates are avid gamers, possess strong analytical skills, and are comfortable communicating product issues. This position offers an hourly wage of $17.75—$18, alongside benefit offerings like medical and dental.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software.
• Assessing product functionality against quality standards.
• Researching and documenting product defects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Excellent written communication

Understanding of networking setup

Education

4-year college degree

Job description

Open World Game Test Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation - San Diego, CA

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

Willing to make the shift from gamer to game tester? We need skilled Game Test Analysts familiar with immersive third person combat, open world RPG elements, and challenging gameplay.

If you speedrun games, hunt for PlayStation Platinum trophies, or just enjoy breaking games, we can use your help.

We are looking for individuals that are analytical thinkers, problem solvers, have excellent grammar, and want to contribute their talents to help craft an exceptional entertainment experience.

Principle Duties/Responsibilities:

• Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software
• Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards
• Research and documenting product defects and violations
• Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats
• Collaborating with other team members to ensure quality and accuracy in online games and functionality
• Utilize past experience exploring open worlds to provide feedback that will help improve the title for fans of games with RPG and Puzzle elements.

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication (needs to be able to communicate bugs – how did you find them? What exact steps are needed to make it happen again?)
• Basic to intermediate understanding of networking setup and hardware, as well as how its principles and components apply to modern console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality
• Ability to work in both an individual and team environment
• Flexible schedule

Preferred Experience

• 1+ years of previous QA experience in a related field
• 4-year college degree

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location. Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location. In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

Estimated base pay range for this role: $17.75—$18 USD per hour.

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