About the role
At Red Elk Studious (www.redelk.co), we're crafting immersive and unforgettable gaming experiences. Our latest endeavor is a partnership with Battle Creek Games, USA on next-gen open sandbox hunting simulation game that pushes the boundaries of realism, exploration, and player freedom. We're looking for a seasoned Senior QA Engineer with a passion for open-world systems and player-driven narratives to help shape this ambitious project.
Role Overview
As Senior QA Engineer, you will play a critical role in the development lifecycle, overseeing quality assurance testing across game features, systems, and platform builds. You'll lead the charge in creating robust test plans for complex sandbox mechanics, from AI and weapon systems to mission logic, progression, and multiplayer elements (when applicable). You'll also act as a bridge between QA, development, and production teams to uphold quality benchmarks throughout development and live operations.
Key Responsibilities
QA Strategy & Test Planning:
Design and implement detailed test plans, cases, and suites tailored to sandbox, shooting, and hunting gameplay systems.
Gameplay Systems Testing:
Own the QA process for complex gameplay systems such as weapon mechanics, AI behavior, tracking systems, missions, progression, and open-world events.
Automation & Tools:
Drive the integration and use of automated testing tools, telemetry systems, and performance monitoring frameworks to scale testing across large maps and ecosystems.
Bug Tracking & Triage:
Identify, document, prioritize, and track bugs using tools (like JIRA), and work closely with developers to ensure timely resolution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Partner with design, engineering, and production teams to ensure features meet quality standards before deployment.
Platform & Build Testing:
Conduct multi-platform compatibility testing (PC, consoles) and manage build validation cycles including smoke tests and regression checks.
Live Ops Readiness:
Support live event testing, leaderboard integrity, and gun upgrade systems to ensure real-time updates don't compromise player experience.
Mentorship & Leadership:
Mentor junior QA testers, provide technical guidance, and contribute to refining QA best practices.
About the company
At Red Elk Studious (www.redelk.co), we're crafting immersive and unforgettable gaming experiences. Our latest endeavor is a partnership with Battle Creek Games, USA on next-gen open sandbox hunting simulation game that pushes the boundaries of realism, exploration, and player freedom.
