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Kandu – Junior QA Engineer
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Overview
Kandu Studio, based out of Betaworks in NYC, is focused on making technology more playful for today’s creative generation. We are developing a game called CHKN currently in alpha that was recently greenlit at #5 on Steam and is already generating excitement from YouTubers. If you are interested in joining a passionate team at the ground level in product design and development of a unique open-world sandbox game where you create life block by block, let’s talk!
The QA Engineer is responsible for testing all features and functionality of a PC game. This includes scripted and ad hoc test cases, debugging game errors in the code, reviewing discrepancies and verifying fixes are implemented. In addition to day-to-day testing and debugging tasks, you will have an opportunity to get meaningful exposure to game design, art integration and gameplay programming.
Responsibilities
- Perform focused testing based on assigned test cases and ad hoc to provide feedback on game play related issues and identify game defects (bugs)
- Report game issues, including accurate complete steps, identification of root cause and expected results based on department standards into appropriate bug tracking system
- Regress previously identified issues in order to verify defects / bugs have been addressed and no longer occurring
- Provide thoughtful and professional feedback on gameplay issues in both written and verbal form.
- Potentially contribute to game play code and integrate game art
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (e.g., programming, game development, prior QA experience)
- Proficiency in C based languages
- Strong data structures, logic, and algorithm skills
- Good command of object oriented programming skill
- Demonstrable self-motivation and self-learning skills
- Passion for playing and creating games
- Broad knowledge of games across different platforms
- Willingness to do what it takes to get things done, a team player
- Able to follow direction and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good organizational skills, ability to remain focused
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
Desired Skills & Pluses
- Good working knowledge of scripting tools and game editors, such as Unity
- Experience and understanding of networked game testing
- Good understanding of game design fundamentals
- Understanding of game analytics and applying metrics to game design
- Understanding of agile scrum methodology