Software Test Engineer- Gaming Industry Job in Las Vegas, Nevada US
Software Test Engineer- Gaming Industry
Job Summary : This position is responsible for developing and executing tests on new and existing products to ensure that they meet the requisite functional, technical, and regulatory compliance and maintain high overall product quality. Interface with Game/OS Development and other Product Development staff to resolve issues in a timely manner. Also responsible for having proficient understanding of the software test methodologies and procedures in order to ensure testing efficiency and high level of quality. Temporary project through August. Essential Job Functions : Develop and execute test plans and test scripts for new and existing game themes and operating systems. Follow all of the Product Assurance Work Instructions on a daily basis. Submit and track any product issues found during testing to ensure that they are resolved. Utilize all required databases for System Test functions and testing. Provide input to the weekly project status report for each assigned project. Provide detailed Completion Report at the end of each project. Interface with other members of Product Development in order to effectively communicate and resolve all reported issues in a timely manner before the gaming product is released. Proficient understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle. Reproduce issues when necessary in order to assist software development in resolving issues. Responsible for project escalations for each assigned project. Other Duties and Responsibilities : Assist the Product Assurance Department on special projects. Introduce process improvement initiatives. Establish key contacts with upstream organizations that have a direct impact on Product Assurance. Mentor new Associate Test Engineers on assigned projects. Attend OS Dev and Game Dev Code Reviews. Qualifications : Bachelor?s Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred. Academic and/or work experience with C and/or C++. Academic and/or working knowledge of Linux/Unix. Academic and/or proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook. Basic knowledge of the gaming industry. Required Experience : 1 - 2 years of relevant software testing work experience. Preferred Experience : 2 years of relevant software testing work experience. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: General knowledge of computer operation and principles of computer hardware. Basic knowledge or experience with Quality Center Basic knowledge or experience with the Team Track Issue Management tool. Basic knowledge of real-time embedded systems. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members. Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment. Detail-oriented and organized Capable of providing input and potential solutions to identified issues. Knowledge or experience with communications protocols used between gaming machines and gaming systems (SAS/G2S/S2S). Vision : Close Vision Depth Perception Ability to Adjust Focus Peripheral Vision Ability to Distinguish Colors Physical Requirements : Stand for long periods of time. Extensive time in front of LCD?s and Electronic Gaming Machine screens. Repetitive motion to open heavy Electronic Gaming Machine doors. Work Conditions : The ability to move between projects with little notice and the ability to adapt quickly. Overtime and weekend hours may be required to meet project schedules. Limited travel may be required .