CD PROJEKT RED

Tech / AI / Software

SeniorQAAnalyst

$79–131k boston, massachusetts, united states FULL TIME
The Brief

“Senior QA Analyst at CD PROJEKT RED. Skills: QA, test planning, test execution, defect analysis, gameplay systems testing. Lead the planning and execution of complex test strategies and test plans for large-scale gameplay systems, features, and art implementation. Collaborate with developers and designers during feature development, providing early input on potential quality risks and proposing mitigation strategies”

What You'll Achieve.

ensuring the highest gameplay quality; maintain gameplay consistency, technical integrity, and player engagement; identifying, analyzing, and verifying issues; Analyze and identify gaps in test coverage through defect KPIs; proactively improving test effectiveness across product systems; quality goals are clearly communicated and met; actionable insights on test outcomes

Industry & Context.

Tech / AI / Software
Problems you'll solve

Ability to approach problem-solving with attention to detail and clarity; identifying, analyzing, and verifying issues; Analyze and identify gaps in test coverage; root cause analysis

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of experience working in a QA or similar role, at least 1-2 years in a senior or leadership capacity, Proven experience in creating and executing test plans and strategies for complex gameplay systems, Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate quality risks during all stages of development, Experience documenting test processes and bugs using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent, understanding of gameplay systems and software interactions, ability to analyze experiences and provide meaningful, constructive feedback to development teams, Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally, Ability to approach problem-solving with attention to detail and clarity

Nice to Have

Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting for QA processes, Experience working in an Agile environment, Experience in testing multiplayer game elements

What You'll Do.

Lead the planning and execution of complex test strategies and test plans for large-scale gameplay systems

and art implementation

Collaborate with developers and designers during feature development

providing early input on potential quality risks and proposing mitigation strategies

Analyze and identify gaps in test coverage through defect KPIs

proactively improving test effectiveness across product systems and adjusting test case coverage through data as needed

Execute and document root cause analysis on escape issues or repeated defects

Contribute to the planning and strategy of automation efforts

Work as embedded QA on Agile teams to develop and maintain clear test cases and checklists

Monitor ongoing game development and assess the impact of changes

offering guidance to QA teams to ensure continued coverage and consistency

develop and own test documentation created by QA team members and specialists to maintain project standards

Serve as a bridge between QA and development teams

ensuring that quality goals are clearly communicated and met across departments

Prepare detailed reports and actionable insights on test outcomes

presenting key findings to senior management and stakeholders

Mentor and support junior QA Analysts and Specialists

promoting knowledge sharing and adherence to QA best practices

Participate in cross-functional meetings to influence project decision-making and align QA objectives with broader production goals

Gain knowledge of other project areas and support QA and development teams as needed

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with designers, programmers, artists, and the broader QA team; Collaborate with developers and designers during feature development; Work as embedded QA on Agile teams; Serve as a bridge between QA and development teams; Participate in cross-functional meetings; support QA and development teams

Communication Scope

Excellent organizational and communication skills; communication skills

Process & Methodology

planning and execution of complex test strategies, planning and strategy of automation efforts, align QA objectives with broader production goals

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