Game Test Analyst

Why Sony Interactive Entertainment?

Sony Interactive Entertainment isn’t just the Best Place to Play — it’s also the Best Place to Work. Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) is the company behind the PlayStation brand. As a subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation, we’re part of a proud legacy of innovation and excellence. SIE is a dynamic technology company, delivering cutting-edge hardware and network services to more than 100 million people and an entertainment leader, home to some of the most beloved and recognizable intellectual properties (IP) in the world. Our role at SIE is to create and nurture the experiences under the PlayStation brand, a name synonymous with entertainment excellence and creativity.

Game Test Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation - San Diego, CA

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

The anticipated duration of this engagement will vary. This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad!

Game Testers at SIE are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the game developers. The ideal candidate is a passionate and driven gamer who dreams of playing it first!

We are looking for individuals that are analytical thinkers and problem solvers, have excellent grammar, and want to contribute their talents to PlayStation Studios to help craft an exceptional entertainment experience.

Quality Assurance is a great way to get into the gaming industry and possibly grow into other positions/fields.

The Game Test Analyst is expected to support the PlayStation Studios QA department in all areas including:

Principle Duties/Responsibilities

Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software

Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards

Researching and documenting product defects and violations

Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats

Applying knowledge of basic to intermediate networking principles and online console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality elements

Collaborating on miscellaneous QA test process related tasks / projects

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent written and verbal communication (needs to be able to communicate bugs how did you find them? What exact steps are needed to make it happen again?)

Basic to intermediate understanding of networking setup and hardware, as well as how its principles and components apply to modern console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality

Ability to work in both an individual and team environment

Flexible schedule

Preferred Experience

1+ years of previous QA experience in a related field

4 year college degree

At SIE, working with our partners, we consider several factors when setting each role’s base pay range, including the competitive benchmarking data for the market and geographic location.

Please note that the individual base pay range may vary based on job-related factors which may include knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

In addition, this role is eligible for benefit offerings that include medical, dental, and vision. Click here to learn more.

The estimated base pay range for this role is listed below, this is an hourly rate.

$17.75 — $18 USD

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