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

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.

The anticipated duration of this engagement will vary. This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad!

Game Testers at SIE are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the game developers. The ideal candidate is a passionate and driven gamer who dreams of playing it first!

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

Quality Assurance is a great way to get into the gaming industry and possibly grow into other positions/fields.

The Game Test Analyst is expected to support the PlayStation Studios QA department in all areas including:

Principle Duties/Responsibilities

• Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software
• Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards
• Researching and documenting product defects and violations
• Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats
• Applying knowledge of basic to intermediate networking principles and online console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality elements
• Collaborating on miscellaneous QA test process related tasks / projects

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

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions. This is an onsite role in San Diego. 

Position Overview

• Analysis of game audio content and test execution throughout the PlayStation Studios Audio QA test process.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Defect detection, diagnosis and reporting
• Understanding and Executing PlayStation Studios QA test processes.
• Monitoring and updating of defect tracking database.
• Reporting on testing status or progress.
• Direct communication with audio development teams to understand audio design intent.
• Use of game engine based and audio middleware debug tools such as Wwise to diagnose and profile audio issues.
• Creation and execution of test cases.
• On-site testing if applicable.
• Identifies, documents, and escalates title risk.
• Adheres to PlayStation Studios QA standards of performance.

Key Skills & Attributes

• Able to interact appropriately with people within a team and with external studios.
• Has an understanding of audio terminology, inside and outside of the context of the games industry.
• Clear and effective communication skills.
• Works well within a team.
• Open to, and willing to adapt to change.
• Demonstrate thought process behind solutions (i.e. the “why” and “how”; not just the “what”).
• Able to take feedback on board and action it.
• Awareness of testing methodologies.
• Highlights risk and proposes potential solutions.
• Able to work autonomously.
• Makes pertinent suggestions without prompting.
• Doesn’t let fear of failure prevent innovation.
• Has an interest in the advances and applications of audio technology