Technical Game Analyst
Technical Game Analyst
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ABOUT THIS POSITION
The Technical Game Analyst is responsible for ensuring technical quality and playability of Digital Extremes games through detailed testing and feedback to relevant team members. The incumbent will need to take a proactive problem-solving approach to identify and solve game problems. The incumbent is a passionate game player with interests in many different genres of games.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensure technical quality and playability of Digital Extremes games through detailed testing and feedback to relevant team members
- Take a proactive problem-solving/trouble-shooting approach to identifying and solving game problems; not stopping at identifying the problem but experiment using available information to try to narrow the possibilities and determine a suggested solution
- Document troubleshoot and isolate issues encountered during testing utilizing internal bug database system and providing accurate and detailed reproduction steps including visuals if possible and/or other required regression information
- Assist with focus testing sessions and provide summary reports
- Assist in development and implementation of comprehensive QA test plans and cases
- Assist in the generation and implementation of procedures for more effective and efficient testing of company products
- Assist with testing of internal development tools
- Contribute to a positive work environment by getting involved with all departments of the team understanding their roles and interacting with the team on a regular basis to help gain a rounded perspective of the project
- Support and mentor other analysts who are less experienced and require more direction
- Other responsibilities as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
- Extremely familiar with all aspects of software verification including: functionality performance gameplay Xbox TCRs Sony TRCs load soak and system testing
- Meticulous attention to detail and strong problem-solving ability in addition to honesty punctuality and strong work ethic
- Avid to hard-core game player with interests in many different genres of games. Must play games on a regular basis and be familiar with the latest games preferably on a wide variety of platforms to help provide insightful feedback of competitive products
- Working knowledge of most popular console platforms Windows operating systems and related hardware
- Good communication skills both written and verbal
- Willingness to work above and beyond the call of duty
PREFERRED EXTRAS
- Postsecondary in Game Design
- Experience as a Quality Assurance Tester / Technical Game Analyst in a similar field
- Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for Warframe
ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz Digital Extremes ranks as one of the worlds top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games multi-million unit selling Unreal franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector BioShock for the PlayStation3 the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign and The Darkness II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game Warframe boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Nintendo Switch and iOS. The studios most recently announced project is the much anticipatedSoulframe an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.
Digital Extremes is headquartered in London Ontario Canada and is proud to be selected as one ofCanadas Top 100 Employers.
For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes please visit.
WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES
Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of Canadas Top 100 Employers. We summon you to join our elite team!
The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:
- Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
- Excellent benefits and paid time off
- Matching RRSP or Simple IRA
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Virtual access to Dialogue or Guardian our mental wellness and healthcare services app
- Professional development and career support
- Work-life balance wellness subsidies
- Be part of Giving Back through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
- Employee events and team building exercises
Please note some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.
JOIN US
Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest however only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
