Gameplay QA Analyst at larian

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games. As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Gameplay QA Analyst.  Responsibilities • Test our games and tools, identify and report issues, and verify fixes. • Be the voice of the players and advocate for a great player experience. • Support other developers with daily technical challenges, reproducing and reporting issues. • Help to track and maintain the stability and performance across different projects and platforms. • Collaborate closely with designers, writers, and programmers to provide accurate feedback at each stage of the development. • Work as embedded QA in interdisciplinary feature and content teams, fulfilling the team’s testing needs, and being the point of contact for other QAs. • Create and maintain documentation to coordinate testing across multiple time zones and support knowledge sharing. • Constantly learn how our games and tools are made, leveraging this knowledge to debug issues, build test levels, and point out workflow issues. • Conduct playthroughs and provide feedback on narrative (branching stories, region connectivity, group dialogues), systems (engaging combat, mechanics interactions), and the design of a believable, cohesive, and living interactable world. • Design and maintain test cases and checklists related to gameplay mechanics, player interactions, and character progression. Requirements • Passion for video games. • Fluent in written and verbal communication in English. • Ability to work efficiently in a constantly changing environment under pressure. • Ability to build cross-departmental relationships with designers, programmers, et al. • Flexibility and being well-organized to work efficiently with the local and international team (across countries and time zones). • Experience in designing and executing checklists and test plans for gameplay systems. • Ability to identify and handle issues to mitigate risks during all stages of development. • Experience with bug management and documenting tests (JIRA, spreadsheets, or other dedicated systems). • Understanding of game components, their interactions, and game development process. • Ability to analyze and break down the experience into meaningful, well-received feedback. • Great attention to detail and problem-solving approach to the assigned/owned areas. Nice to haves • Deep familiarity with the RPG genre and a critical perspective on many titles. • Experience with advanced Google Sheets functions and/or scripting. • Experience as an in-house QA. • Experience with a game engine and whitebox testing in the editor. • Knowledge of version control systems (Perforce) and CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins). • Experience with testing on different platforms (PC, consoles). What we offer • An international team of over 550 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel • An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged • A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields • Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues • Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees • Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback