QA Engineer III, CGP Performance - Unpublished R&D Product

At Riot, we believe Quality is a set of values, practices, and behaviors that inform every part of the development process. By honing our craft of quality and demonstrating cross-discipline partnerships we help Riot sustainably craft excellent experiences for players, globally.

Our unannounced R&D project is looking for an experienced quality professional to lead performance and compatibility efforts across a wide array of target hardware. As a QA Engineer III you will work closely with performance and engine technology engineers to set performance targets, tracking adherence to these goals by implementing production-ready processes. Guided by Riot’s Test Policies and the product’s test strategy, you will ensure the execution of quality activities at every stage of the software development lifecycle. You will work with other Quality Leads to arrive at more efficient solutions to everyday problems, while improving delivery and the overall quality of the product. You will report into the QA Manager for the Core Gameplay initiative.

Responsibilities:

• Create, manage, and operate the test plan(s) for the team.
• Manage and evaluate testing efficiency and effectiveness within your team.
• Apply established test strategies and processes to your team’s operations.
• Improve on methods of test execution at the team level.
• Work within engine development tools to assess and give feedback on content and features as they’re being created.
• Collaborate with different disciplines in order to understand their work and incorporate it into decisions that improve quality.
• Guide and monitor all testing done for the team.
• Provide tasking to and collaborate with external testing vendors.
• Identify, analyze, and escalate risks to your team and your Area Quality Lead. 
• Analyze and report on the product’s quality status to the team’s product lead.
• Work with the Area Quality Lead to hold the team accountable to meeting quality standards.

Required Qualifications: 

• 6+ years of professional embedded Quality Assurance experience
• Experience designing and executing test plans
• Experience managing components of a defect database
• Experience tasking remote testers and providing feedback on effectiveness
• Experience working on a product development team
• Experience creating custom reports on test coverage, defect data, and risk
• Experience using creative problem solving to improve processes
• Experience testing performance and hardware compatibility 
• Working understanding of PC and console hardware specifications

Desired Qualifications: 

• Development experience across several platforms; mobile, console, and PC
• Preferred Licenses/certifications:
• ISTQB Foundation Level
• ISTQB Agile Tester or ICAgile Agile Testing (ICP-TST)
• ISTQB Expert Level
• ISTQB Advanced Test Manager
• ICAgile Test Expert (ICE-AT)

For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise, a collaborative spirit, and decision-making that prioritizes the delight of players. We will be looking at your past studies, experience, and your personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this could be your role!

Our Perks:

Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information.

At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application.

It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act.

Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories:

• Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data
• Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors
• Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks
• Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters

These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.