Blizzard Entertainment
Quality Analyst – B&P
Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for iconic video game universes such as Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®. The company creates genre‑defining games for millions of players worldwide and values a culture of hard work, iteration, and polish.
Location: Irvine, CA – Hybrid work (some on‑site, some work‑from‑home).
Responsibilities
Deliver test design, execution, library maintenance, and closure results through both manual and automated grey‑box test approaches.
Document and maintain detailed records of test cases, results, and issues discovered during testing.
Develop test plans with strategic selection of test methodologies including data validation, regression, integration, and performance/load testing.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, to comprehend and formulate testing requirements.
Partner with internal and external vendor partners in global test teams to support applicable test activities.
Adhere to department Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for project management (JIRA) and test tools (TestRail).
Ensure deployment stability across all test environments.
Research, recommend, and adopt tools to support continuous improvement and increase test coverage through automation.
Use appropriate measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to validate and report on software quality.
Identify and test edge cases beyond expected functionality.
Develop innovative exploratory testing methods that challenge the intended design of our products.
Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback.
Advocate the user experience through qualitative reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience working with a global test team structure preferred.
Practical experience with game engines, bug and task tracking systems, content and asset editors, and shared technologies.
Knowledge & Skills
High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall environments.
Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and act on data sets and complex workflows.
Ability to troubleshoot using root cause analysis and provide creative approaches to detect and report software defects promptly.
Extra Points
Gray box testing experience.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent.
Coding knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL.
High level of gaming knowledge and/or skill.
Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
Relocation assistance may be available if required for geographic move.
Compensation In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $16.62 – $30.77 hourly. Compensation is based on experience, performance, and location. Incentive compensation may be eligible, but is not guaranteed.
Equal Opportunity & Disability We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
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Location: Irvine, CA – Hybrid work (some on‑site, some work‑from‑home).
Responsibilities
Deliver test design, execution, library maintenance, and closure results through both manual and automated grey‑box test approaches.
Document and maintain detailed records of test cases, results, and issues discovered during testing.
Develop test plans with strategic selection of test methodologies including data validation, regression, integration, and performance/load testing.
Work closely with cross‑functional teams, including developers, to comprehend and formulate testing requirements.
Partner with internal and external vendor partners in global test teams to support applicable test activities.
Adhere to department Service Level Agreements (SLAs) for project management (JIRA) and test tools (TestRail).
Ensure deployment stability across all test environments.
Research, recommend, and adopt tools to support continuous improvement and increase test coverage through automation.
Use appropriate measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to validate and report on software quality.
Identify and test edge cases beyond expected functionality.
Develop innovative exploratory testing methods that challenge the intended design of our products.
Help others develop appropriate knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback.
Advocate the user experience through qualitative reporting.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements
Minimum 2 years of experience in a similar role.
Experience working with a global test team structure preferred.
Practical experience with game engines, bug and task tracking systems, content and asset editors, and shared technologies.
Knowledge & Skills
High School diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s Degree in a related field preferred.
Thorough understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), specifically QA processes in agile and waterfall environments.
Proven ability to analyze, interpret, and act on data sets and complex workflows.
Ability to troubleshoot using root cause analysis and provide creative approaches to detect and report software defects promptly.
Extra Points
Gray box testing experience.
ISTQB Certified Tester Foundation Level (CTFL) or equivalent.
Coding knowledge: XML / HTML, JavaScript, Python, Java, C / C++ / C#, SQL.
High level of gaming knowledge and/or skill.
Passion for Blizzard’s line of products and services.
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance.
401(k) with company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching.
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave.
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and voluntary benefit programs such as supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others.
Relocation assistance may be available if required for geographic move.
Compensation In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $16.62 – $30.77 hourly. Compensation is based on experience, performance, and location. Incentive compensation may be eligible, but is not guaranteed.
Equal Opportunity & Disability We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com.
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