About the role

QA Analyst acting as a quality leader in Palia's Gameplay team at Singularity 6. Opportunity for impactful contributions to game quality and player experience.

Responsibilities

Drive our quality strategy and practices as an embedded member of our development teams.
Design test plans and test cases based on project documentation and hands-on field investigations.
Test games and software with the player’s perspective in mind at all times.
Help guide the development team toward meeting our quality criteria in a collaborative manner.
Develop strategies with engineers to integrate quality at the core of our development practices.
Highlight risks and communicate clearly with the team about the product’s quality status.
Contribute ideas and innovative solutions to the game.
Participate in team processes and culture, helping evolve best practices for planning, testing, code review, documentation, and communication.

Proven expertise: A strong track record as a QA analyst or tester, demonstrating a deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies and the software development lifecycle.
In-studio integration: Significant experience working directly within internal game development teams, closely collaborating with engineers, artists, and designers.
Live Ops: Direct experience addressing the unique challenges of a live service game environment, including rapid deployment cycles and real-time feedback loops with players.
Effective communication: Ability to translate complex technical or systemic concepts into clear, actionable documentation and verbal briefings for diverse audiences.
Mission-driven: A deep commitment to the craft of game development and strong motivation to deliver high-quality, player-focused experiences.
Strong product empathy: A keen, up-to-date understanding of game industry trends and player expectations through active engagement with the space.