Senior QA Analyst at CD PROJEKT RED

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Oct, 26

Salary

22200.0

Posted On

16 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Test Planning, Test Strategy Execution, Root Cause Analysis, Defect KPI Analysis, Agile Methodology, Jira, TestRail, Unreal Engine, Unity, Gameplay Systems Analysis, Risk Mitigation, Mentoring, Cross-functional Collaboration, Test Documentation, Automation Strategy, Technical Integrity Verification

Industry

Computer Games

Description

Company Description To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members! Job Description CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior QA Analyst to join our Warsaw Hub working on Cyberpunk 2, the next game in the Cyberpunk franchise. In this role, you will focus on ensuring the highest gameplay quality by identifying, analyzing, and verifying issues. You will collaborate closely with designers, programmers, artists, and the broader QA team to maintain gameplay consistency, technical integrity, and player engagement throughout the game’s development. Key Responsibilities: Lead the planning and execution of complex test strategies and test plans for large-scale gameplay systems, features, and art implementation. Collaborate with developers and designers during feature development, providing early input on potential quality risks and proposing mitigation strategies. Analyze and identify gaps in test coverage through defect KPIs, proactively improving test effectiveness across product systems and adjusting test case coverage through data as needed. Execute and document root cause analysis on escape issues or repeated defects. Contribute to the planning and strategy of automation efforts. Work as embedded QA on Agile teams to develop and maintain clear test cases and checklists. Monitor ongoing game development and assess the impact of changes, offering guidance to QA teams to ensure continued coverage and consistency. Review, refine, develop and own test documentation created by QA team members and specialists to maintain project standards. Serve as a bridge between QA and development teams, ensuring that quality goals are clearly communicated and met across departments. Prepare detailed reports and actionable insights on test outcomes, presenting key findings to senior management and stakeholders. Mentor and support junior QA Analysts and Specialists, promoting knowledge sharing and adherence to QA best practices. Participate in cross-functional meetings to influence project decision-making and align QA objectives with broader production goals. Gain knowledge of other project areas and support QA and development teams as needed. Qualifications 5+ years of experience working in a QA or similar role, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or leadership capacity. Proven experience in creating and executing test plans and strategies for complex gameplay systems. Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate quality risks during all stages of development. Experience documenting test processes and bugs using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent. Strong understanding of gameplay systems and software interactions. Strong ability to analyze experiences and provide meaningful, constructive feedback to development teams. Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally. Ability to approach problem-solving with attention to detail and clarity. Familiarity with various commercial game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and testing within the editors for those engines. Passion for video games and gameplay systems in narrative-driven RPGs. Nice to Haves (Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position): Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting for QA processes. Experience working in an Agile environment. Experience in testing multiplayer game elements. Additional Information Working mode In-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity in Warsaw, Poland. Relocation to Poland is required for those residing abroad. Health & Well-Being Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives. Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones. Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company. Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives. Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city. Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain. RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events. RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majoritively paid by the company. Perks & Professional Growth A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team. Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn! REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement. Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag! Social Activities & Life in the Office Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio. Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together. Healthy selections — canteens. Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world. Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog. A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them. An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes. No dress-code — we like to keep it casual. Estimated pay range for this position: 14 200 - 22 200 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications. If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously. #LI_Hybrid Priority: P2 Project: Cyberpunk 2

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of complex test strategies for gameplay systems and art implementation for Cyberpunk 2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify quality risks, perform root cause analysis, and mentor junior QA staff.