Principal QA Analyst
The QA Analyst function supports the game development process by ensuring the quality and stability of features, systems, and content through the creation, execution, and maintenance of test plans and cases. It drives functional, exploratory, and regression testing to validate gameplay, tools, and pipelines, while identifying and documenting bugs with clear reproduction steps and impact assessments. This function underpins workflows for feature validation, build verification, and issue tracking, enabling smooth development pipelines and consistent user experiences. It operates in close collaboration with development, design, production, and other QA teams to provide comprehensive coverage, escalate critical issues, and communicate risks and insights across technical and non-technical disciplines.
- Create, implement, and iterate test plans for new game features
- Develop and maintain test cases throughout the game development cycle
- Execute functional, exploratory, and regression testing to validate gameplay systems, tools, and content
- Identify, isolate, and clearly document bugs with actionable reproduction steps and accurate impact assessment
- Assist in establishing, evaluating, and improving QA workflows and processes
- Perform manual testing for performance, stability, and adherence to quality standards
- Compile documentation to verify the state of new content/features
Technical Areas
Audio QA leadership
test strategy development
feature validation
regression & exploratory testing
issue tracking & analysis
cross-discipline collaboration
quality reporting
Interpersonal Skills
Communication (written & verbal)
Collaboration
Problem-solving
Analytical communication