Company
Gaming
QAEngineer
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“QA Engineer. Skills: QA, Test automation, Audio solutions, Driver-level. Own end-to-end QA activities. Design driver test activities”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure quality and performance of PC audio software products; Deliver robust, high-performance, and reliable audio solutions; Improve products and the way we work; Catch and diagnose complex issues earlier
Industry & Context.
Challenging technical problems; Going beyond 'it doesn't work' to 'why'; Analyze, reproduce, and describe complex bugs; Isolate failure layer; Diagnose issues across components; Propose mitigation strategies; Propose regression prevention strategies; Root cause hypotheses
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
4–6 + years of experience in QA, test automation, or software validation, Strong knowledge of PC audio architecture, Solid understanding of Windows application and platform concepts, Proven ability to analyze, reproduce, and describe complex bugs, Excellent communication skills, with strong, clear English, Experience with Agile methodologies, Proficient in designing, writing, and maintaining clear and effective test cases, Comfortable logging high quality bug reports, Experience analysing logs, Hands on experience with manual and automated testing, Ability to work independently
Nice to Have
Experience automating UI, integration, or end‑to‑end tests for desktop applications and/or drivers, Knowledge of scripting languages, Familiarity with tools like Jenkins, GitHub, SquashTM or equivalent, Experience with performance, latency, or load testing in audio contexts, Ability to evaluate audio features on/off differences through structured listening
What You'll Do.
Own end-to-end QA activities
Design driver test activities
Reproduce client-reported issues
Perform end-to-end testing
Design test strategies
Investigate complex audio issues
Collaborate with engineers
Collaborate with test teams
Contribute to continuous improvement
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with engineers, designers, and product managers; Collaborate with software and driver engineers; Collaborate with distributed test teams; Align on test scope; Share insights; Review test results; Coordinate with distributed testing teams; Lead test efforts across cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills; Strong, clear English (spoken and written); Explain complex technical issues; Lead bug triage discussions; Drive decisions based on evidence
Process & Methodology
QA delivery management, Scope definition, Prioritization, Risk identification, Status reporting, Test strategy implementation
Full Job Description
**QA Engineer** Gaming? Check. Esports? Check. Hardware? Check. Software? Check. We could go on and on. The point is we've been helping gamers get better since 2001. In fact, Esports pros have won more money using SteelSeries products than any other brand and we're just getting started. Esports and Gaming are multi-billion-dollar industries, and we're going to continue supporting them through innovative gear and software gamers need and love. We believe in being true to the gaming community, which means being true to ourselves. We create products that help the best of the best be better, and products that help the not-so-good feel not-so-bad. Most of us are gamers, but you don't have to be, we promise! Just don't be surprised if you become one within a few weeks of starting! **ABOUT YOU** We are looking for a Senior QA Engineer who believes in collective product ownership and in building solutions that truly solve problems for gamers. You are comfortable mentoring and being mentored, and you enjoy collaborating with engineers, designers, and product managers to improve both our products and the way we work. You have a deep understanding of PC audio architecture and can navigate across OS audio stack, drivers, and customer platform constraints to trace and explain complex issues. You’re motivated by challenging technical problems, and you like going beyond “it doesn’t work” to “why it doesn’t work, under which conditions, and how we can prevent it next time”. If you’re excited by the idea of stretching yourself, learning new skills, and helping shape high‑performance audio experiences for millions of gamers worldwide, this might be the place for you. **WHAT YOU WILL DO** As a Senior QA Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and performance of our PC audio software products, working across multiple teams to support a global ecosystem of gaming gear and companion software. Your work will directly impact the experience of millions of gamers by helping
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