QA Analyst Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

QA Analyst (R26528)
Department
Quality Assurance & Test
Location
Bellevue, United States
Cary, United States
Product
Fortnite
Company
Epic Games
Requisition ID
R26528
WHAT

MAKES US EPIC?

At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.
Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

What We Do
The Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.
What You’ll Do
We are looking for a QA Analyst to create test plans, assess risk, monitor and conduct testing. You will use independent judgment within defined processes in support of the team’s overall strategy toward achieving a high quality bar. In this role, you will interact with peers and share information amongst the team and other departments. Our ideal candidate is proactive, detail oriented, professional, and passionate about games.
In this role, you will
Test the functionality and usability of applications throughout various development phases
Identify and communicate risks and mitigations
Create Test Plans/Strategy for assigned areas
Verify fixes are implemented correctly throughout the product cycle
Track and analyze data to improve features and processes
Utilize established defect reporting formats and tracking systems
Work side-by-side with development teams to ensure quality within planned milestones
What we’re looking for
Minimum of 3 years game testing experience
Good understanding of and experience with modern Consoles/PCs and associated software
Excellent analytical and problem solving skills
Experience with Risk-based testing
Ability to follow directions, remain focused and self-prioritize with minimal oversight
Ability to learn, comprehend and apply new concepts, techniques and procedures quickly
Ability to work independently or in small teams effectively in a fast-paced environment
Passion for gaming

Nice-to-haves :

Working knowledge of: QA methodologies, terminology, and tools; multiple console hardware platforms and configurations; PS/XB/Switch/PC
Experience with network testing and client/server interaction
Experience working in a LiveOps environment
Familiarity with Jira
This role is open to multiple locations in North America (including WA).
Pay Transparency Information
The expected annual base pay range(s) for this position are detailed below. Each base pay range is relevant only for individuals who are residents of or will be expected to work within the specified locale. Compensation varies based on a variety of factors, which include (but aren’t limited to) things such as skills and competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. In addition to base pay, most employees are eligible to participate in Epic’s generous benefit plans and discretionary incentive programs (subject to the terms of those plans or programs).
Washington Base Pay Range
$62,533—$91,715 USD