Game Tester

Responsibilities

• Identify, triage, and report bugs accurately using tools such as Jira, HSD, or VSO.
• Take ownership of reported issues and follow them through to resolution.
• Validate and enable new features on platforms and operating systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to verify and close defects.
• Support testing across various hardware configurations and system components.
• Document test results and contribute to continuous process improvement.

Requirements

• 1+ years of hands-on experience in testing or validation, preferably in PC or gaming environments.
• Strong understanding of PC platform and motherboard architecture.
• Knowledge of peripherals and components: PCIe, USB, USB-C, TBT, SATA, PCH, ICH, BIOS, UEFI, RAM, CPU, GPU.
• Familiarity with system power states (ACPI – S-states, C-states, D-states).
• Experience working with drivers and firmware, including deployment and validation.
• Exposure to subsystems like multimedia, communications, and sensors.
• Solid understanding of Windows OS and related platform integrations.
• Ability to triage issues across Platform / Ingredient / OS layers.
• Experience with bug lifecycle management and tools such as Jira, HSD, or VSO.
• Ability to lift 25–40 lbs as part of system setup and testing.
• Basic proficiency in Python for scripting and automation tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated test frameworks or scripting utilities.
• Knowledge of game development or testing environments.