Senior Videogame Tester

Senior Videogame Tester (Remote) Seismic Squirrel LLC Job Title: Senior Videogame Tester The Role: Perform testing of our videogames. Our Games: Narrative-centric RPG videogames set in an alternate-history 1930s New York City. Experience: Senior level, 8+ years of professional experience testing narrative or turn-based videogames on PCs and consoles. Location: USA or Canada (Remote) – Must reside within the UTC-4 to UTC-8 timezones. Company Size: ~24 Pay Rate: $32 - $36 USD per hour – Depends on skills and experience. Job Type: Contract-to-Hire (see below) Overview We are looking for a creative and resourceful Senior Videogame Tester with effective testing skills, a clear understanding of QA best practices, a logical and systemic thinker with an iterative approach to work, a collaborative spirit, excellent communication skills, and an enthusiasm for RPG and turn-based videogames. The ideal candidate enjoys working with talented fellow testers, writers, artists, designers, engineers, marketers, and management, with a drive to create a fun and cohesive gameplay experience, able to empathize with both new players and with experts of the genre. The ideal candidate communicates effectively in a small cross-functional remote team environment, clearly presenting their ideas to stakeholders. They bring a passion for working within an iterative and creative development environment, having a collaborative spirit and an enthusiasm for videogames. This is a remote position which requires regular team collaboration online during our company's core work hours of 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pacific, attending relevant team meetings (e.g. daily scrums, retrospectives, sprint planning, and showcase meetings). Occasional calls during late evenings may be expected to meet with international collaborators. The option to convert to full-time employee may be available to ideal candidates, depending on their location, skills, fit, project needs and schedule, and timing. H-1B transfers and sponsorsh