Senior Technical QA Analyst (Publishing)

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CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tech QA Analyst to join our Publishing team in Warsaw. Publishing QA is a team working across various projects, and had successfully supported releases of projects like Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2, ongoing Cyberpunk 2077 patches and The Witcher 3 REDkit. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and stability of our games, and we are looking for candidates with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of QA methodologies and tools. If you are passionate about games and have a proven track record in QA, we want to hear from you!

Daily responsibilities

• Take ownership of QA responsibilities for multiple titles simultaneously, from early development through release.
• Coordinate testing workflows with external QA partners, setting expectations and verifying delivery quality.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of video games, focusing on technical aspects such as automation, rendering, engine stability and performance
• Identify, report, and verify bugs related to technical aspects of the game like performance, stability.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical-focused test checklists, adapting them as game features evolve.
• Ensure checklists fully cover critical technical systems, continuously improving test coverage and depth.
• Collaborate closely with development, design, and UX teams to ensure the technical experience aligns with both creative intent and technical requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback on design and UX aspects to support meaningful iteration.
• Document testing processes, issue logs, and testing results; ensure QA documentation is organized and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the company’s QA standards and product quality to external studios and partners.
• Test the performance, usability, and stability of gameplay features across target platforms.
• Analyze technical data and QA reports support and solidify decision-making and risk management around technical features.
• Ensure consistent performance, stability and integrity parity across platforms (PC, consoles, etc.).

• Proven experience as a Tech QA Analyst or in a similar role, minimum 5 years.
• Proven experience in cooperation with external partners, as a coordinator or person who was planning tasks and time management.
• At least one AAA or AA project finished and delivered.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity, Godot, REDkit).
• Strong knowledge of assets creation pipelines in various external software (e.g., 3DSMax, Maya, Blender).
• Proven experience in working with various different Consoles (Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox Series, PC, Steamdeck, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, MacOS)
• Ability to develop complex test strategies that encompass integration, stress, and performance testing.
• Experience in using testing tools and frameworks to optimize testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think systematically to drive quality improvements.
• Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and test reports.
• Fluency in English and a passion for gaming.

Nice to have

• Technical degree.
• Artistic understanding of game development.
• Passion in gaming and technology improvement.
• Experience with programming (especially C++).

Working mode

• Relocation to Warsaw is required.
• Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time or hybrid mode. 

Relocation Support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered. 
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.

Health & Well-Being

• Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars. 
• Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave — all menstruating employees are entitled to one day off if they suffer severe period symptoms that interrupt their work. 
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company.

Perks & Professional Growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​canteens.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainable campus powered by renewable energy, including electricity from our own solar panels, green zones in offices and on campus, green open-air work and social area, electric and hybrid cars charging points, flower meadows, eco-activities for employees, and much more.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Estimated pay range for this position: 15400 - 26500 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.
Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę").

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