Absurd Ventures
Senior QA Analyst (temporary)
Absurd Ventures, Santa Monica, California, United States, 90403
Summary
We are looking for a short-term Senior QA Analyst to support quality efforts on our 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, gameplay systems, and open-world content. You will take ownership of test planning and execution, perform upstream testing in Unreal Engine, and provide clear, actionable feedback to the team.
Core 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.
Core Qualifications
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.
Plus If…
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.
Description
This is a short‑term, 3‑month engagement with the opportunity to extend.
Role is on‑site in Santa Monica, CA.
Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.
The pay range for this position is $25‑$30 per hour. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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Core 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.
Core Qualifications
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.
Plus If…
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.
Description
This is a short‑term, 3‑month engagement with the opportunity to extend.
Role is on‑site in Santa Monica, CA.
Office is located near downtown Santa Monica – near metro and freeways.
The pay range for this position is $25‑$30 per hour. Actual compensation is based on market location and may vary depending on job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.
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