Bellota Labs
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
Bellota Labs, Redwood City, California, United States, 94061
Senior Quality Assurance Engineer
At Bellota Labs, we are a fast‑paced, hypergrowth startup poised to revolutionize the gaming world with ClubWPT Gold—a groundbreaking product from the World Poker Tour. Driven by innovation, game integrity, and exceptional customer experiences, we are on a mission to set new standards in online gaming. We are seeking a Senior Quality Assurance to join our team, playing a critical role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our platform.
Base Pay Range $130,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy and Planning:
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, tailored for gaming experiences.
Collaborate with stakeholders:
Define quality requirements for upcoming features and releases, aligning with the expectations of a gaming audience.
Lead test strategy development:
Advise on best practices and identify risk mitigation areas.
Bug Tracking and Reporting:
Manage and prioritize reported issues, working closely with development teams to resolve critical bugs that could impact gaming experiences.
Root cause analysis:
Conduct root cause analysis for high‑impact issues and collaborate on corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
Quality metrics reporting:
Generate and communicate quality metrics and status reports to stakeholders to maintain transparency.
Mentorship and Team Leadership:
Mentor junior QA team members, sharing best practices, automation techniques, and troubleshooting strategies; lead test planning sessions, code reviews, and retrospectives.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Serve as a primary QA point of contact within cross‑functional teams, facilitating seamless integration of QA processes with development, product, and design; advocate for quality throughout all project phases.
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of QA experience in game testing—ideally within the poker, real‑money gaming, or social casino industry.
Strong understanding of poker fundamentals
(hand rankings, gameplay flow, table dynamics, tournaments).
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a player‑first mindset and a sharp eye for game balance, fairness, and user experience.
Proven track record of delivering high‑quality products in Agile environments, especially for gaming or interactive entertainment applications.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work closely with developers, designers, and product managers to refine gameplay and resolve edge cases.
What Sets Bellota Labs Apart
Collaborative Culture:
Work with a team that values respect, innovation, and collaboration.
Professional Growth:
Access opportunities for development in a supportive environment.
Competitive Benefits:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave, and PTO.
Positive Culture:
Thrive in a workplace that blends professionalism with an uplifting atmosphere.
Impact:
Contribute to the delivery of secure, compliant, and exceptional customer service experiences.
Additional Information We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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Base Pay Range $130,000.00/yr - $175,000.00/yr
Key Responsibilities
Test Strategy and Planning:
Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, tailored for gaming experiences.
Collaborate with stakeholders:
Define quality requirements for upcoming features and releases, aligning with the expectations of a gaming audience.
Lead test strategy development:
Advise on best practices and identify risk mitigation areas.
Bug Tracking and Reporting:
Manage and prioritize reported issues, working closely with development teams to resolve critical bugs that could impact gaming experiences.
Root cause analysis:
Conduct root cause analysis for high‑impact issues and collaborate on corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
Quality metrics reporting:
Generate and communicate quality metrics and status reports to stakeholders to maintain transparency.
Mentorship and Team Leadership:
Mentor junior QA team members, sharing best practices, automation techniques, and troubleshooting strategies; lead test planning sessions, code reviews, and retrospectives.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration:
Serve as a primary QA point of contact within cross‑functional teams, facilitating seamless integration of QA processes with development, product, and design; advocate for quality throughout all project phases.
What We Are Looking For
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
3+ years of QA experience in game testing—ideally within the poker, real‑money gaming, or social casino industry.
Strong understanding of poker fundamentals
(hand rankings, gameplay flow, table dynamics, tournaments).
Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills with a player‑first mindset and a sharp eye for game balance, fairness, and user experience.
Proven track record of delivering high‑quality products in Agile environments, especially for gaming or interactive entertainment applications.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, able to work closely with developers, designers, and product managers to refine gameplay and resolve edge cases.
What Sets Bellota Labs Apart
Collaborative Culture:
Work with a team that values respect, innovation, and collaboration.
Professional Growth:
Access opportunities for development in a supportive environment.
Competitive Benefits:
Medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave, and PTO.
Positive Culture:
Thrive in a workplace that blends professionalism with an uplifting atmosphere.
Impact:
Contribute to the delivery of secure, compliant, and exceptional customer service experiences.
Additional Information We may use AI tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans.
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