QA Tester - Activision

Job Title

QA Requirements Tester

QA Project Lead

Quality Assurance

El Segundo, CA, office

Onsite, five (5) days per week.

Work arrangements may change at the company's discretion to meet business needs.

QA Testers are a support function within the Quality Assurance team. Under the supervision of the QA Project Leads and QA Management team, they are responsible for testing and generating bug reports for pre-release video games as well as verifying functionality, data content, performance, 1st Party Compliance, usability/playability, and hardware/software compatibility.

• Assists in executing the QA project test plan by performing thorough testing on assigned software titles. This can include functionality, balance, stability, performance, interface, art, sound, text, documentation, and other types of testing.
• Identifies and documents defects in a clear and concise manner using the assigned bug tracking database.
• Assists the Production/Development team in tracking down issues and working out the steps to reproduce so that they are easier to locate and fix.
• Completes regression/verification testing as needed.
• Follows instructions and accomplishes tasks as directed by the QA Project Lead or QA Management.

Technical Experience and familiarity with multiple gaming platforms and genres. Knowledge of most popular console platforms and related peripherals, PC Software/hardware, and Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

Non-Technical:
Excellent written/spoken English. High school diploma or equivalent. Strong interest in video games. Must possess excellent communication skills. Sharp attention to detail. Team player. Honesty and a strong work ethic. Aptitude to learn quickly and effectively. Ability to remain focused in a team-oriented environment.

• Experience with Quality Assurance testing of software projects (desired).
• Understanding of the software test cycle process (desired).

We’re driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences.

We’re not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; we’re forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most popular titles and sophisticated technology in the world. We have bold ambitions to create the most inclusive company as we know our success comes from the passionate, creative, and diverse teams within our organization. We’re in the business of delivering fun and unforgettable entertainment for our player community to enjoy.

And our future opportunities have never been greater — this could be your opportunity to level up.

Ready to Activate Your Future? The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry.

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