{"id":17365,"date":"2015-12-17T09:18:23","date_gmt":"2015-12-17T14:18:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=17365"},"modified":"2015-12-17T09:18:29","modified_gmt":"2015-12-17T14:18:29","slug":"job-kandu-junior-qa-engineer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2015\/12\/17\/job-kandu-junior-qa-engineer\/","title":{"rendered":"[JOB] Kandu, Junior QA Engineer"},"content":{"rendered":"
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https:\/\/boards.greenhouse.io\/<\/a>betaworkscareers\/jobs\/134937<\/h1>\n

Kandu – Junior QA Engineer<\/h1>\n

at betaworks\u00a0(View all jobs)<\/a><\/p>\n

NYC<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Overview<\/strong><\/p>\n

Kandu Studio, based out of\u00a0Betaworks in NYC, is focused on making technology more playful for today\u2019s 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.\u00a0 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\u2019s talk!<\/p>\n

The QA Engineer is responsible for testing all features and functionality of a PC game.\u00a0 This includes scripted and ad hoc test cases, debugging game errors in the code, reviewing discrepancies and verifying fixes are implemented.\u00a0 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.<\/p>\n

Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • Perform focused testing based on assigned test cases and ad hoc to provide feedback on game play related issues and identify game defects (bugs)<\/li>\n
  • Report game issues, including accurate complete steps, identification of root cause and expected results based on department standards into appropriate bug tracking system<\/li>\n
  • Regress previously identified issues in order to verify defects \/ bugs have been addressed and no longer occurring<\/li>\n
  • Provide thoughtful and professional feedback on gameplay issues in both written and verbal form.<\/li>\n
  • Potentially contribute to game play code and integrate game art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Requirements<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (e.g., programming, game development, prior QA experience)<\/li>\n
    • Proficiency in C based languages<\/li>\n
    • Strong data structures, logic, and algorithm skills<\/li>\n
    • Good command of object oriented programming skill<\/li>\n
    • Demonstrable self-motivation and self-learning skills<\/li>\n
    • Passion for playing and creating games<\/li>\n
    • Broad knowledge of games across different platforms<\/li>\n
    • Willingness to do what it takes to get things done, a team player<\/li>\n
    • Able to follow direction and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner<\/li>\n
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills<\/li>\n
    • Good organizational skills, ability to remain focused<\/li>\n
    • Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Desired Skills & Pluses<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      • Good working knowledge of scripting tools and game editors, such as Unity<\/li>\n
      • Experience and understanding of networked game testing<\/li>\n
      • Good understanding of game design fundamentals<\/li>\n
      • Understanding of game analytics and applying metrics to game design<\/li>\n
      • Understanding of agile scrum methodology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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