About this Game Test Analyst role at PlayStation Global
Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?
Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.
This is an entry-level role and great for a recent graduate! At PlayStation Studios QA, we believe that our people are what make us exceptional. We foster a playfully positive culture and are always seeking new and diverse faces to help us grow. Join us and be a part of a world-class team that crafts outstanding entertainment experiences.
As a Game Test Analyst, you will have the exciting chance to discover, investigate, reproduce, and effectively communicate bugs to our game development teams. We are seeking enthusiastic and motivated individuals who have a deep passion for gaming and aspire to be the first to experience it! If you possess strong analytical skills, enjoy solving problems, and have a keen eye for grammar, we invite you to join the PlayStation team and showcase your abilities.
Quality Assurance is not only a great way to enter the gaming industry, but it also offers the potential for growth into other positions and roles. As part of PlayStation Studios QA, you will have the chance to support all of the PlayStation Studios, including Naughty Dog, Insomniac Games, Sucker Punch, and many more. Collaborate with world-class developers and contribute to the next great PlayStation Studios release.
What you will be doing as a Game Test Analyst to support the PlayStation Studios QA department:
- Carrying out 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
- Providing user feedback that can help shape the end-product
- 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
Qualifications:
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Strong passion for games
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- 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
Bonus Advantages:
- 1+ years of experience in QA or a related field
- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in any related field
- Proficient in using Ms Office apps
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Equal Opportunity Statement:
Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond.
Sony Interactive Entertainment is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.
