About the role
Company Overview
Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the gaming community as a whole. The company is crowdfunded with a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers helping to create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. CIG is developing Star Citizen, a record-breaking multiplayer online space sim, and Squadron 42, a cinematic single-player adventure.
About the Role
This role will focus on supporting as the Embedded QA for the teams in their tasks within Star Citizen and Squadron 42. The successful person will be supporting the testing of the team’s creations, as well as providing feedback and writing reports.
Responsibilities
- Support the teams by improving existing testing procedures and identifying requirements.
- Verify game features, systems, and tools daily and provide feedback for the team.
- Create, execute and maintain test cases on assigned projects as well as ad-hoc testing on focused areas.
- Act as point of contact and liaison for QA support.
- Compose regular progress updates and reports for leadership.
Qualifications and Expectations
- Demonstrable game testing experience with advanced skills in identifying and isolating issues systemically to help with resolving problems quicker.
- A strong focus/knowledge in technical areas of QA including, but not limited to:
- Scripting
- Game Engines
- Development Tools
- Understanding of Backend Services
- Knowledge of more advanced technical areas, such as Python, Perforce, Linux, etc.
- Experience with writing test cases and ownership of feature areas.
- Good knowledge of bug tracking tools, such as Jira.
- Ability to stay organized and motivated to meet specific deadlines.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, always-changing work environment where adaptability is paramount.
- Being highly proactive, searching for problems to solve, testing opportunities and team tasks to get involved in.
- Ability to connect effectively with your cross-disciplined team and other departments through great communication skills.
- Ability to maintain testing documentation.
- Innovative approach to problem solving, working meticulously with the highest attention to detail.
- Work confidently as part of a team and individually.
- Flexibility to help other teams when needed and support testing outside of specialisation.
- Passion for video games especially for sim/space games.
Diversity and Culture
CIG is a global company committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CIG strives to build a team that represents all walks of life. The company operates with studios in Manchester, Los Angeles, Austin, and Frankfurt in a relaxed, innovative, and future-thinking environment. The company hosts various sports and social groups, such as tabletop games, wargaming, yoga, football, and tennis.
Fraud Awareness
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