QA Engineer - Games - Albany

Please note that this is a hybrid position with a mixture of in-office (required) and home-based working (optional).

While we welcome all applications, this role does not offer relocation assistance. We encourage applications from candidates who are local to New York State or are able to relocate independently.

Part of the Rocket Science Group, Atomic Theory comprises a multinational team of seasoned AAA veterans with roots extending from Blizzard, PUBG, Epic, and Unity. We have a track record of delivering player-centric, AAA-quality experiences, and we're unwavering in our commitment to performance, accessibility, and the meticulous attention to the engineering tools and frameworks that underpin exceptional gameplay.

But Atomic Theory is also more than just a studio; for us, it's a sanctuary, a place where our diverse experiences can intersect and combine to carry our solutions to the next level. We're dedicated to aiding studios and publishers in navigating the toughest challenges across today's game development landscape -- and with offices in Albany, NY; and Cardiff, UK, we thrive at the opportunity to Get Sh!t

Done on a global scale.

Our passion for gaming is at the core of everything we do, inspiring us to collaborate seamlessly. We're not afraid to take on big challenges and push for bold, innovative solutions. Every decision we make is guided by the goal of delivering maximum value and creating a significant, positive impact on our projects. By consistently going above and beyond, we transform every interaction into an exceptional partnership, building trust and delivering excellence.

We are looking for a talented mid-senior Quality Assurance Engineer to join our diverse team of engineers, producers, designers and tech artists. You will be a key contributor working across multiple projects ensuring quality both internally and for our clients. As a co-dev company our work constantly varies and your duties will range from functional QA through to compliance.

• Functional Quality Assurance: Use a mix of manual, exploratory and automated testing where it makes sense
• Compliance Quality Assurance: Ensuring certification compliance across a range of platforms
• Localisation Quality Assurance: Working with trusted partners to manage external localisation QA
• Planning: As part of the development team, you’ll be creating comprehensive test plans and cases to ensure our software is of the highest quality and meets client expectations
• Collaboration
  :
  Work closely with game developers, designers, and programmers to meet deadlines and improve the overall quality of the game
• Quality Feedback: across all aspects of development including gameplay, user experience, accessibility, graphics and process
• Regular Reporting: Own QA reporting both to internal stakeholders and external clients
• Evaluation: Evaluating new titles and clients to help create realistic proposals

• Attention To Detail: A keen eye for detail, defects and risk
• QA
  
  Experience:
  
  Strong understanding of QA methodology, Agile processes & types of testing
• Quality First Mentality: Championing quality not just in-game but across everything we do as a studio
• Software Proficiency: Experience with industry standard test tools and frameworks
• Console
  
  Experience:
  
  Experience with compliance and certification for current-generation consoles (e.g., Xbox Series X/S, Play Station 5, Switch
  2)
• Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Able to frame discussions between engineers, producers, designers, artists and project leads
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges
• Passion for Gaming: A genuine passion for video games and a desire to contribute to creating engaging and enjoyable experiences for players
• Interest in Learning: Eagerness to learn about other technologies and practices to stay current and versatile

• Mobile
  
  Experience:
  
  Functional and compliance testing for mobile platforms is a plus
• Mentorship
  
  Skills:
  
  Previous experience coaching, teaching…