LogInTHIS IS AN ONSITE CONTRACT POSITION
Position includes:
- Paid weekly
- Health care benefits available
- Paid time-off provided
- Paid holidays observed
- Access to Nintendo discounts
Retro Studios
Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Company, Ltd. Retro is a state-of-the-art game development studio, working in conjunction with Nintendo to bring award-winning games to Nintendo's cutting-edge next-generation platforms. Retro Studios is located in beautiful Austin, Texas. With rolling hills, scenic waterways, abundant wildlife, vibrant music and film scenes, and a laid-back cosmopolitan culture, Austin is a dynamic city with an excellent quality of life. Austin's sunny weather also supports a great range of outdoor activities, providing plenty of venues for top-notch game developers to recharge and unwind.
Announced by Nintendo in January 2019, Retro Studios is currently in the midst of developing Metroid Prime 4 for the Nintendo Switch.
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
- Develop and execute test plans to confirm developer requirements and discover defects in pre-released software.
- Create detailed reports of defects for development staff daily.
- Conduct compliance testing to ensure software meets regulatory and/or performance standards or requirements.
- Test software for reliability, consistency, absence of product defects, and compliance.
- Test and verify resolved defects to ensure quality control.
- Work closely with Retro Production and development staff to debug issues.
- Ensure defects are properly tracked.
- Assist in testing in-house development tools.
- Test drivers for various software updates.
- Support development staff by testing features/gimmicks.
- Carry out routine tasks and procedures.
- Operate within the context of defined procedures.
- Receive work in the form of short-term assignments with processed outlines.
*This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing.
SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS
- 1 to 3 years of quality assurance experience preferred.
- Experience working on and shipping AAA titles is preferred.
- Excellent knowledge of the video game industry.
- Proficient experience with development hardware.
- Requires an excellent eye for detail.
- Proficient problem-solving skills.
- Basic development tools experience.
- Working knowledge of the video game development process.
- Thorough knowledge of Nintendo and industry-related products is preferred.
- Ability to identify software problems efficiently and effectively.
- Proficient PC skills (Excel, Word, JIRA, Confluence, video capture software, etc.)
- Understanding of technical libraries used in video game development.
- Proficient organizational and interpersonal skills are required.
- Proficient communication skills.
- Previous experience with file management, bug tracking, and product testing required.
