AR/VR Technical QA Analyst
Volga Partners · Redmond, WA · 3 wk ago
On-siteOTHR$25–$31/hrFull-time
About Volga Partners
Volga Partners is a global workforce solutions and technology services company supporting innovative organizations across AI, emerging technologies, data operations, and enterprise technology programs. We connect exceptional talent with high-impact opportunities that help shape the future of technology.
Shape the Future of Immersive Technology
Are you passionate about technology, gaming, virtual reality, or solving complex technical challenges? Join a team supporting a dedicated long-term client program focused on next-generation AR/VR experiences. As an AR/VR Technical QA Analyst, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, stability, and performance of cutting-edge immersive technologies before they reach end users.
Why Join This Team?
- Full-Time W-2 employment
- Dedicated long-term client program
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Dependent Coverage Available
- Hands-on exposure to emerging AR/VR technologies
- Opportunity to work alongside engineers and technical stakeholders
- Develop highly marketable troubleshooting, diagnostics, and systems testing skills
Tech Stack You'll Work With
- AR/VR Headsets and Mixed Reality Devices
- OpenXR
- Unity
- Unreal Engine
- Windows 10/11
- Android
- Debug Bridge (ADB)
- Quest Link, Air Link, and Steam Link
- Jira
- Performance Analysis and Diagnostic Tools
- Hardware and Software Testing Environments
What You'll Do
- Quality Assurance & Testing
- Evaluate performance, tracking fidelity, stability, and overall user experience
- Validate functionality across multiple hardware configurations and environments
- Identify, reproduce, and document software and hardware defects
- Technical Troubleshooting & Diagnostics
- Investigate SDK and API-related issues
- Analyze runtime logs, version mismatches, and integration failures
- Isolate root causes and provide actionable findings to engineering teams
- Resolve USB, driver, networking, and performance-related problems
- Validate headset connectivity across multiple system configurations
- Deploy and validate APKs and Windows applications using ADB and command-line tools
- Verify installations and troubleshoot deployment failures
- Support build validation across multiple devices and testing environments
- Unity & Unreal Validation
- Review builds and projects within Unity and Unreal Engine
- Identify rendering issues, console errors, and asset integrity concerns
- Validate functionality prior to release
- Create detailed Jira tickets with logs, screenshots, telemetry, and reproducible steps
- Partner with developers and QA leads to accelerate issue resolution
- Maintain high-quality testing documentation and reporting standards
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with developers, QA leads, and technical stakeholders
- Support release readiness and product quality initiatives
- Contribute valuable feedback throughout the development lifecycle
Requirements
- Qualifications
- Required 2+ years of experience in Software QA, Hardware QA, Technical Support, Systems Testing, Help Desk, Desktop Support, or a related technical field
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical problem-solving skills
- Experience working within Windows 10/11 environments
- Familiarity with software installation, configuration, and diagnostics
- Experience deploying applications across multiple devices and environments
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work onsite in Redmond, WA
- Preferred Experience
- Experience supporting AR/VR, gaming, simulation, or immersive technology platforms
- Familiarity with Unity and/or Unreal Engine
- Experience with ADB or command-line deployment tools
- Python or PowerShell scripting experience
- Experience with graphics profiling or performance analysis tools
- Understanding of networking fundamentals and low-latency streaming technologies
- Experience supporting technically complex hardware and software ecosystems