QA Engineer (Gameplay Data)

Expedock; United States; Remote; USD 7,600 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

Expedock is seeking a detailed QA / Data Collection Engineer to run proprietary collection software, execute structured test plans, and troubleshoot hardware‑level issues on personal devices to ensure flawless performance across target environments.

You will document bugs in clear English, collect crash logs and screenshots, and report findings via Slack with concise reproduction steps, coordinating with client engineering to maintain session reliability through hardware and network validation.

Qualifications

• Educational background in IT/CS or equivalent hands‑on troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with Windows PC hardware setup, drivers, GPU config, and basic networking.
• Ability to read system logs and communicate technical details in writing.
• Fluency in written English for daily asynchronous and live collaboration via Slack.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain QA software on personal hardware meeting target specs.
• Perform structured test plans and exploratory QA during data collection runs.
• Identify and reproduce bugs, gather crash logs and screenshots, write clear reproduction steps.
• Document and report findings concisely via Slack, escalating critical issues to team leads as appropriate.
• Ensure test hardware reflects fleet target behaviors (e.g., RTX 3060-class GPU, 1080p60) and maintain redundant internet connections.
• Serve as a first-line triage to deliver high-signal feedback to client engineering teams.

Skills

Hardware knowledge

Windows PC setup

Networking basics

Technical writing

English communication

Full-time availability

BYOD hardware capability

Education

Background in IT/CS

Tools

Slack

Bug trackers

Observability tools

Job description

Schedule: Mid-shift

Employment Type:Full-time

Location: Remote, Philippines

About Expedock

We are a tech-enabled workforce augmentation platform leveraging top 1% offshore talent & cutting edge technology to enable businesses to unlock their full potential

Who We Need

We are seeking a detail-oriented, technical QA / Data Collection Engineer to assist with test execution, issue reporting, and hardware-level troubleshooting. In this role, you will run proprietary collection software, execute structured test plans, and perform exploratory testing to ensure seamless performance across target environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation in PC hardware and basic networking, excellent troubleshooting skills, and the ability to communicate clear, actionable bug reports in written English.

Responsibilities

• Software Setup & Maintenance: Install, configure, and maintain collection and QA software on personal hardware that meets target operational specifications.
• Test Execution: Perform structured test plans alongside ad-hoc exploratory QA before and during data collection runs.
• Issue Reproduction & Logging: Identify and reproduce bugs, gather necessary crash logs and screenshots, and write clear, step-by-step reproduction instructions.
• Communication & Escalation: Document and report findings concisely via Slack in written English, escalating critical issues to team leads as appropriate.
• Hardware & Network Validation: Ensure test hardware accurately reflects fleet target behaviors (e.g., target 1080p60 performance with an RTX 3060-class GPU or equivalent) and maintain redundant internet connections (e.g., dual ISP) to guarantee session reliability.
• Feedback Filtering: Serve as a first-line triage layer, filtering out noise to deliver concise, high-signal technical feedback to client engineering teams.

Requirements

• Technical Background: Educational background in IT/Computer Science or equivalent hands‑on experience in technical support and troubleshooting.
• Hardware & Systems Knowledge: Strong familiarity with Windows PC hardware setup, driver updates, GPU configuration, and fundamental networking.
• Technical Writing: Demonstrated ability to read system logs and communicate technical details clearly in writing.
• Communication: Fluency in written English for daily asynchronous and live collaboration via Slack.
• Schedule & Availability: Reliable full-time availability with flexibility to overlap working hours with client teams as needed.
• Hardware Specs (BYOD): Personal computer setup capable of meeting fleet target performance (e.g., minimum RTX 3060-class GPU, must be NVIDIA GPU, 1080p60 performance target).
• Network Redundancy: Dual ISP or equivalent backup internet connection strongly preferred to maintain high uptime.

Nice to Have

• Prior game QA, software QA, or data-collection ops experience
• Familiarity with crash dumps, observability tools, or bug trackers

Candidate Data & Privacy Notice

By submitting your application to Expedock, you acknowledge and consent to the collection, use, and processing of your personal information for recruitment and hiring purposes. Your information will be used to:

• Evaluate your qualifications and suitability for current and future roles
• Communicate with you throughout the recruitment process Improve our hiring processes and overall candidate experience
• Maintain talent pools for future opportunities, where permitted by law

We handle candidate data with care and in accordance with applicable data protection and privacy regulations. Your information will only be accessed by authorized team members and will not be shared with third parties without your consent, unless required by law.

Originally posted on Himalayas