Senior Staff Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

A leading technology company specializing in wireless technology, semiconductors, and mobile platforms.
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Staff Software Engineer
In-Person
5,000+ Employees
12+ years of experience
Gaming

Description For Senior Staff Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Studios is seeking an experienced Senior Staff Engineer to join their gaming technology team as a Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester. This role sits at the intersection of gaming and cutting-edge mobile technology, focusing on ensuring optimal gaming experiences on Windows on Arm Snapdragon platforms.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work with Snapdragon Studios, where passion for next-generation gaming technologies drives innovation. The team consists of veteran game developers, artists, game engine experts, and graphics enthusiasts who collaborate on GPU and gaming hardware innovations across mobile, PC, and XR platforms.

As a Senior Staff Engineer, you'll be responsible for executing test plans, conducting deep performance analysis, and ensuring quality gaming experiences. The role requires extensive experience in video game testing (12-17 years) combined with technical expertise in debugging, automation, and performance analysis tools.

Qualcomm offers a comprehensive benefits package including world-class health coverage, financial planning programs, and wellbeing initiatives. The company's culture promotes continuous learning through tuition reimbursement and mentorship programs. Working at Qualcomm means joining a team of technology experts and contributing to innovations that impact lives globally.

The ideal candidate will bring together technical expertise in game testing, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology while ensuring quality in the rapidly evolving field of mobile and PC gaming.

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Responsibilities For Senior Staff Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

  • Execute test plans for PC games on Windows on Arm Snapdragon platforms
  • Ensure the best gaming experience on Snapdragon platforms
  • Triage and investigate Windows application failures
  • Find, reproduce, and clearly report issues
  • Performance reporting and analysis
  • Work with game technologies and quality setting permutations

Requirements For Senior Staff Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

Linux
Python
Java
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Information Systems, Computer Science, or related field
  • 12-17 years experience testing video games
  • Technical understanding of game technologies and quality settings
  • Experience with Windows debugging software stack
  • 3+ years of work experience with Programming Languages (C, C++, Java, Python)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience using Windows debugging software stack (WinDBG, EventViewer, etc.)
  • Experience with test automation and reporting tools/scripts

Benefits For Senior Staff Engineer - Quality Engineer PC Video Game Tester

Medical Insurance
401k
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Mental Health Assistance
  • World-class health benefit coverage
  • Financial planning and security programs
  • Emotional/mental strength and resilience support
  • Wellbeing programs
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Mentorship programs
  • Continuous learning and development programs

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