MOBA Game Test Analyst

Why PlayStation?

PlayStation isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Today, we’re recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation®5, PlayStation®4, PlayStation®VR, PlayStation®Plus, acclaimed PlayStation software titles from PlayStation Studios, and more.

PlayStation also strives to create an inclusive environment that empowers employees and embraces diversity. We welcome and encourage everyone who has a passion and curiosity for innovation, technology, and play to explore our open positions and join our growing global team.

The PlayStation brand falls under Sony Interactive Entertainment, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation.

Game Test Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation - San Diego, CA

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner DZConneX/Yoh Services.

The anticipated duration of this engagement will vary. This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad!

Game Testers at SIE are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the game developers. The ideal candidate is a passionate and driven gamer who dreams of playing it first!

Do you love PvP games?! If you are well-versed in action games, fighting games, MOBAs, and PvP – We are looking for the right mix of your skills! We need skilled testers that love fast-paced action gameplay with a controller in hand. We are also looking for people that have a deeper understanding of gameplay mechanics and tons of experience playing within these genres. We’d also love to bring in talent that enjoys learning, can take on challenging tasks with a creative spirit, and has a knack for social gameplay (in-game chat, teamwork, competition, ranked play).

Quality Assurance is a great way to get into the gaming industry and possibly grow into other positions/fields.

The Game Test Analyst is expected to support the PlayStation Studios QA department in all areas including:

Principle Duties/Responsibilities

• Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software
• Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards
• Researching and documenting product defects and violations
• Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats
• Applying knowledge of basic to intermediate networking principles and online console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality elements
• Collaborating on miscellaneous QA test process related tasks / projects

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Loves PvP games - plays MOBAs, Smash Brothers, Pokémon Unite, action games.
• Loves Fighting games - keen understanding of fighting game mechanics, dynamics, timing, all the aspects that make them awesome.
• Excellent written and verbal communication (needs to be able to communicate bugs how did you find them? What exact steps are needed to make it happen again?)
• Basic to intermediate understanding of networking setup and hardware, as well as how its principles and components apply to modern console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality
• Ability to work in both an individual and team environment
• Flexible schedule

Preferred Experience

1+ years of previous QA experience in a related field

4 year college degree

Headquartered in San Mateo, California, Sony Interactive Entertainment America LLC (SIEA) the creator of PlayStation® - is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, with oversight for operations in the United States, Canada and Latin America.

For over two decades, the PlayStation brand has been a market leader, serving as the ultimate destination for millions of gamers across the world. SIEA has offices and creative studios in San Diego (San Diego Studios), Los Angeles (Santa Monica Studios, Naughty Dog), Burbank, CA & Durham, NC (Insomniac Games), Aliso Viejo (Gaikai), Bend, OR (Bend Studios), Bellevue, WA (Sucker Punch Productions), Seattle, WA (Valkyrie Entertainment), Austin, TX (Bluepoint Games) and Montreal, QC (Haven Studios).  

It is our immensely talented employees, who are deeply passionate about their love of gaming, which has given us the ability to empower game creators to unleash their imaginations and deliver new gaming experiences. Additionally, SIEA participates in a variety of higher education and high school based programs to help nurture young talent to fulfill their dream of working in the gaming industry.

SIEA provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. SIEA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. SIEA also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled applicants and employees.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Sony is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity or parental status, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.

We strive to create an inclusive environment, empower employees and embrace diversity. We encourage everyone to respond. 

PlayStation is a Fair Chance employer and qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records will be considered for employment.