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Absurd Ventures · 1 month ago

Senior QA Analyst (short-term)

positionSanta Monica
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$25/hr - $30/hr
date3+ years exp

Absurdventures is looking for a short-term Senior QA Analyst to support quality efforts on their upcoming open-world game. In this role, you will be embedded within a development pod, working closely with designers, artists, and engineers to test mission design and gameplay systems.

BroadcastingDigital MediaMedia and EntertainmentPodcastTV

Responsibilities

Champion quality as an embedded tester within an assigned development pod
Create, maintain, and execute test plans within your area of focus
Organize and execute PC and console testing across relevant content areas
Conduct upstream testing directly within Unreal Editor
Collaborate with game designers to ensure world-class mission design and open-world experiences
Build strong working relationships with development partners to ensure clear communication of QA processes and priorities
Partner with other QA team members to identify and implement process improvements
Provide progress and status updates through clear written and verbal communication

Qualification

Unreal EngineGame QA experienceTest plan creationBug tracking toolsAAA title experiencePassion for qualityMentoring QA teamCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of game QA experience as a Senior QA Analyst or equivalent role
At least one shipped AAA title
Experience with Unreal Engine (preferably UE5)
Proven ability to create and maintain test plans using tools such as TestRail, QMetry, or Zephyr
Experience with bug tracking and reporting tools (e.g., Jira)
Background supporting Mission Design teams and related content
Experience providing QA support across multiple platforms
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Passion for delivering high-quality player experiences

Preferred

Experience testing open-world content
Self-motivated and able to work autonomously
Proven ability to drive QA initiatives from end to end
Experience mentoring junior QA team members

Company

Absurd Ventures

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Absurd Ventures is an entertainment firm that creates new intellectual property across various channels.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Santa Monica, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.absurdventures.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
unknown
Key Investors
SmileGate
2024-12-03Corporate Round

Leadership Team

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Wendy Smith
Chief Operating Officer
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