About the role
Location
Stockholm / Malmö
Employment Type
Fixed Term
Work Model
Hybrid (In-office Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays)
Role Overview
The Technical QA Engineer will work closely with the Engine and Internal Tools teams to improve test and development processes, providing proactive support. The position owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of specific features, tools, or technical subsystems within a rapidly iterating development team. Key responsibilities include creating/maintaining a quality program of end-to-end tests, integration tests, and release/change management processes, while becoming an expert in the Apex engine and associated tools.
Responsibilities
- Work as an embedded Technical QA within a development team to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for features and releases.
- Actively participate in team daily work, including stand-ups, bug triage, and planning.
- Use a mix of manual and technical testing skills to execute varied testing techniques (editor and tools testing, integration testing, and performance testing).
- Develop and maintain QA tools, such as remote console, simple debug, and local servers.
- Mentor, teach, and train fellow QA Engineers.
- Create and maintain test plans and test cases.
- Report bugs into the tracking system and perform daily bug regression.
Qualifications
- Several years of experience in the software industry.
- Minimum 3 years of specific experience in the video games industry.
- Hands-on experience with game engines, content/asset editors, software tools, and shared technologies.
- Familiarity with source control (e.g., Perforce), debuggers, and software development tools (e.g., Visual Studio).
- Understanding of build systems, continuous integration, unit tests, automated functional tests, and testing frameworks.
- Experience with QA practices, methodologies, and bug prevention strategies.
- Experience with development planning and defect tracking tools (e.g., Hansoft, JIRA, DevTrack, TestRail).
- Experience in test automation.
- Scripting experience in languages such as Python or JavaScript, shell scripting, and CLI tools.
- Understanding of C++.
Additional Information
- Applicants are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every requirement, as the company values drive to learn and tackle challenges.
- Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
Company Values
- Committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.
- Focus on fostering an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully, regardless of heritage, gender, or sexual orientation.
- Focus on passion and creativity.
Application Process
- Applications must include a CV in English.
- Applications are reviewed continuously.
- Studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.