Senior QA Analyst at Singularity 6

Canada

CAD 85k - CAD 100k

To Our Interested Applicants: We’ve received several notifications of scams and fraud attempts recently of agencies or groups pretending to be members of our HR and recruiting teams. If you receive any suspicious emails, please use the ‘contact us’ function on this site to let us know. In general, please take note of the email address from which the message was sent to you. All official communication regarding hiring will come from Singularity 6. All other accounts should be treated as a scam attempt until confirmed by the S6 team. Our open positions are currently listed on our careers page. When in doubt, apply directly to the role on our website. We do not ask for private information such as bank accounts, credit cards, or other accounts as part of our interview process. ---- Forge alternate worlds that deepen players' lives! We’re seeking a Senior QA Analyst to act as a quality leader on the Palia Gameplay team. You’ll drive quality activities and practices, design and implement process improvements, craft test suites from scratch, and help to ensure that our teams hit a high quality bar for Palia. As a member of the Gameplay team, you'll help the team bring the world of Palia to life through the creation and implementation of housing, maps, and other core systems that players experience every day. What You’ll Do Drive our quality strategy & practices as an embedded member of our development team(s) Craft test plans and test cases from project documentation and hands on investigation Test games & software while holding the player perspective in mind Help drive the dev team towards our quality bar in a collaborative manner Strategize with developers on how to build quality into our development practices Highlight risks and clearly communicate with the team on the state of quality Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to the game Contribute to team process and culture, helping evolve best practices in planning, testing, code review, documentation, and communication. Who You Are Established Expertise: Proven track record as a QA Analyst or Tester, demonstrating a deep understanding of quality assurance methodologies and the software development lifecycle. Studio Integration: Substantial experience working directly within internal game development teams, collaborating closely with engineers, artists, and designers. Live Operations: Direct experience navigating the unique challenges of a Live Service environment, including rapid deployment cycles and real-time player feedback loops. Effective Communication: Skilled at translating complex technical or systemic concepts into clear, actionable documentation and verbal briefings for diverse audiences. Mission-Driven: Deeply invested in the craft of game development and motivated by the goal of delivering high-quality, player-centric experiences. Deep Product Empathy: Maintains a strong, current understanding of gaming trends and player expectations through active engagement with the medium. Nice to Have: Background in cozy, community sim, or multiplayer games. Familiarity with Unreal Engine API testing experience ISTQB Certified Tester Expert Level (CTEL) or equivalent certifications. Salary Information: The base salary range in the Vancouver Metro Area for a Senior QA Analyst position is $85,000 - $100,000 (CAD) annually. Base salary will be determined by role, level, and location. The range listed for each job is the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the positions in the Vancouver Metro area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors. Please discuss your specific salary expectations for your preferred location during our interview process. Location: Remote eligible locations (Canada): British Columbia Province Aligned to core Pacific Coast hours (10:00am - 4:00pm PT) Full-Time Employee Benefits: Supplemental Health and RRSP About Us With our projects, we’re exploring new styles of game design and tackling difficult technical problems to create games that are beautiful and intricate, delivering far more than superficial entertainment or basic wish fulfillment, experiences that become a meaningful part of your life. Our vision is to create a compelling virtual universe filled with rich and diverse gameplay experiences and social interactions that will keep you playing for years, evolving along with you and the rest of the community. We want our players to feel valued as well as to have a true sense of belonging. Sounds ambitious? We think so too. If you’re interested in the challenge of building a new genre, in making rewarding interactive and community experiences filled with amazing art and world-class technology to support this living world, join us on the journey. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity, and inclusion. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Singularity 6 is a remote-choice studio. Remote work is approved in these locations: Canada - British Columbia Province and Quebec Province. Prospective employees outside these locations are welcome to apply—offers will be contingent upon relocating to an approved state or province on or before Day One of employment. This policy is subject to change at the company’s discretion. To all recruitment agencies: Singularity 6 does not accept unsolicited resumes. Please do not forward unsolicited agency resumes to our careers alias or any Singularity 6 employee. Singularity 6 will not be responsible for any agency fees associated with unsolicited resumes.