QA Technician (12-month placement)
Feral Interactive is offering year-long industrial placements in our QA team for current university students studying for a software or computer games related degree.
Feral specialise in bringing AAA games to new platforms and audiences; our releases cover a range of genres and present a variety of quality control challenges. Our QA team works closely with our developers to identify the root causes of bugs and find solutions. As part of this, QA Technicians validate behaviour against game design checklists; run performance tests and comparisons on various hardware configurations; identify issues with graphics, performance, and gameplay, as well as UI and UX ensuring both functionality and layout are correct. They are also expected to write accurate and detailed bug reports.
Our ideal candidate will relish the opportunities offered to impact the delivery of great games. This role is ideal for someone who is determined to find every bug and understand why a bug occurs.
We have been consistently impressed by how well most placement students do and how much they contribute during their time with us. Those who perform well during their placement are usually offered a permanent position with Feral for after they graduate. Many current members of the company started as placement students.
This is a full-time position for 12 months at our studio in Wandsworth, London. Placements usually start over the summer after the end of the academic year, with most students joining us during July-September.
Required Skills and Experience
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- A demonstrable interest in computer games
Desired Skills and Experience
- Technical knowledge of computer hardware
- A good understanding of macOS or mobile operating systems
- A determination to do your best work all the time
Benefits
- Annual salary £20k. If you move to within 15 minutes’ walk of the studio, you will be eligible for a £2,000pa proximity bonus.
- A fantastic learning opportunity to work with AAA games
- Flexitime
- Relaxed small company atmosphere
About Feral
Feral Interactive is a leading developer and publisher of games for iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch, Mac, Linux and VR platforms. Recent hit titles include Age of Empires II: Definitive Edition (Mac), GRID Legends (iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch 2,), Tomb Raider (iOS and Android), Total War: EMPIRE (iOS and Android) and Hitman Absolution (iOS, Android, and Nintendo Switch).