Senior QA Engineer

Accountabilities

• Test Planning and Quality Assurance

  • Define and execute comprehensive test coverage across game features, systems, and builds throughout the development lifecycle.

  • Create and maintain structured test plans, test cases, and regression suites based on technical specifications and gameplay requirements.

  • Perform functional, integration, regression, exploratory, and compatibility testing to ensure features meet expected quality standards.

  • Identify potential technical and gameplay risks early, helping prevent issues from escalating during later development stages.

  • Technical Testing and Bug Investigation

    • Identify, reproduce, investigate, and document defects with clear reproduction steps, supporting evidence, severity assessments, and relevant technical details.

    • Test game features and systems within Unreal Engine 5, applying a strong technical understanding of the engine to investigate issues beyond surface-level behavior.

    • Collaborate directly with engineers, designers, and other team members to diagnose defects, assess their impact, and validate fixes.

    • Investigate gameplay inconsistencies, system interactions, and technical failures to help improve overall game stability and performance.

    • Multiplayer and Network Testing

      • Test multiplayer and networked gameplay systems, identifying issues involving replication, connectivity, latency, synchronization, matchmaking, and player interactions.

      • Validate gameplay behavior across different network conditions and multiplayer scenarios.

      • Support internal playtests, translating observations and player feedback into actionable quality improvements.

      • Help ensure multiplayer features deliver a consistent, responsive, and enjoyable experience.

      • QA Processes, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement

        • Maintain accurate bug-tracking workflows, QA documentation, and testing reports using Jira or similar platforms.

        • Monitor defect trends, testing results, and quality metrics to identify recurring problems and areas requiring additional coverage.

        • Contribute to automated testing initiatives, internal QA tools, and scripts where appropriate.

        • Collaborate with production and QA leadership to prioritize defects according to severity, development milestones, and release requirements.

        • Support improvements to QA processes, test efficiency, and collaboration across a distributed development team.

        Requirements:

        • Strong professional experience in game development QA, ideally in a Senior QA Engineer, QA Engineer, or similarly technical quality assurance role.

        • Proven commercial experience withUnreal Engine 5, gained through a shipped game or a title currently in active production.

        • Solid understanding of game development pipelines and the collaboration required between engineering, design, art, production, and QA teams.

        • Demonstrated experience creating, maintaining, and executing structured test plans, test cases, and regression test suites.

        • Excellent bug investigation and reproduction skills, including the ability to document complex technical issues clearly and precisely.

        • Working knowledge of at least one relevant scripting or programming technology, such as Python, C#, Lua, Unreal Blueprints, or Unreal scripting tools.

        • Experience with QA and defect-tracking platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla.

        • Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) workflows.

        • Experience analyzing QA data, defect trends, and testing outcomes to identify recurring issues, quality gaps, and potential risks.

        • Confidence collaborating directly with technical teams and discussing issues with engineers to support effective investigation and resolution.

        • Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and work independently across multiple features and development areas.

        • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.

        • A proactive, detail-oriented mindset and a commitment to identifying quality issues early rather than relying solely on final-stage testing.

        • Genuine enthusiasm for video games and a strong understanding of what makes gameplay polished, responsive, balanced, and enjoyable.

        • Residence in Europe or a CET-compatible time zone, with sufficient overlap with Central European working hours to participate consistently in team meetings, daily collaboration, and project discussions.

        The following experience would be an advantage:

        • Previous experience testing multiplayer, PvP, PvE, or shooter games.

        • Experience testing networked gameplay and troubleshooting replication, latency, matchmaking, or online service issues.

        • Experience developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks, QA scripts, or internal testing tools.

        • Familiarity with performance, load, or stress testing.

        • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated build validation.

        • Experience testing games across multiple platforms.

        • Previous experience in AAA game development.

        • Experience working within a fully remote, multinational game development team.

        • Involvement in a game project across multiple production stages, from early development through launch.

        • An active interest in competitive and multiplayer gaming.

        Benefits:

        • Remote-first flexibility:Work remotely from the Netherlands or another eligible location within Europe, subject to the role's time-zone requirements.

        • Meaningful ownership:Take an active role in shaping game quality and influencing the development of an ambitious multiplayer title.

        • Creative collaboration:Work closely with engineers, designers, artists, and production specialists in a cross-disciplinary environment.

        • International team:Collaborate with talented professionals across different locations, bringing diverse perspectives and expertise to game development.

        • Technical development:Gain hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5, multiplayer systems, advanced QA workflows, and emerging testing practices.

        • Professional autonomy:Contribute independently, take responsibility for quality outcomes, and help improve development processes.

        • Impact on player experience:Help deliver polished, reliable, and engaging gameplay that meets high standards of performance and enjoyment.

        • Collaborative culture:Join a friendly, open, and communication-focused team that values talent, accountability, and shared goals.