[Hiring] Senior Videogame Tester @Seismic Squirrel

Role Description

Perform testing of our videogames.

We are looking for a creative and resourceful Senior Videogame Tester with:

• Effective testing skills
• Clear understanding of QA best practices
• Logical and systemic thinking with an iterative approach to work
• Collaborative spirit and excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm for RPG and turn-based videogames

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys working with talented fellow testers, writers, artists, designers, engineers, marketers, and management
• Communicates effectively in a small cross-functional remote team environment
• Brings a passion for working within an iterative and creative development environment

This is a remote position which requires:

• Regular team collaboration online during core work hours of 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific
• Attendance at relevant team meetings (e.g. daily scrums, retrospectives, sprint planning, and showcase meetings)
• Occasional calls during late evenings to meet with international collaborators

The option to convert to full-time employee may be available to ideal candidates, depending on:

• Location
• Skills
• Fit
• Project needs and schedule
• Timing

H-1B transfers and sponsorships are not available at this time.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional experience testing narrative or turn-based videogames on PCs and consoles
• Understands videogame testing best practices
• Enthusiasm for and familiarity with many videogame titles and genres, past and present
• Familiar with UI and UX conventions of modern videogame design
• Shares a love for history and skilled in historical research
• Self-disciplined, motivated, and a self-starter with a drive for excellence
• Organized and detail-oriented
• Courteous and patient, able to give and receive constructive feedback gracefully
• Able to work effectively with people having a variety of personalities and backgrounds
• Possesses high emotional intelligence
• Excellent at problem-solving and resourceful
• Adept at balancing and prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines
• Adaptable to changing job needs
• Skilled at working remotely using various collaboration tools
• Strong written, visual, and verbal English language communication skills
• Passionate for the videogame industry and inspired to grow within it
• Experienced using Unity, testing games within the engine
• Proficient in business productivity tools, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Visio
• Enthusiastic to learn new tools, technologies, and techniques

Requirements

• Experienced using Test Automation techniques and tools
• Familiar with tactical RPG videogames
• Understands non-linear narrative structures and the complexities they introduce for testing
• Experienced in videogame design and/or programming
• Familiar with design diagramming techniques using UML
• Proficient in digital art and modeling tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Blender)
• Located in one of our hub metros: Seattle, Los Angeles, Austin, Edmonton
• An avid TTRPG player
• Multilingual

Benefits

• Pay Rate: $32 - $36 USD per hour – Depends on skills and experience
• Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Company Description

Seismic Squirrel is a talented and passionate team of both industry veterans and enthusiastic newcomers. We share a strong desire to tell fascinating stories supporting engaging gameplay mechanics. Our nimble size allows for everyone to have a voice in the projects we create, demanding the ability to be both detail-oriented and flexible.

For more information about Seismic Squirrel, go to Seismic Squirrel .

If this sounds like an exciting opportunity for you and you're located in the USA or Canada, please submit both your Résumé and your Cover Letter to Seismic Squirrel.