At a Glance
- Tasks: Test and validate cutting-edge graphics engine features for immersive gaming experiences.
- Company: Join Creative Assembly, a leader in game development with a passion for player experience.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, enhanced holidays, private healthcare, and a performance bonus.
- Other info: Hybrid work model with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team shaping games that entertain millions worldwide.
- Qualifications: Experience in QA within game development and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Join Creative Assembly and craft deep and detailed games that last, entertaining millions of players across the globe for decades.
Creative Assembly is looking for an Engine QA Analyst to join our team based at our studio in Horsham, West Sussex. As an Engine QA Analyst, you will be an experienced and technically proficient QA practitioner with a strong understanding of game development QA processes and systems. You will specialise in engine and graphics testing, using debug tools and automation techniques to identify a wide range of issues.
Embedded within the Graphics development team, you will focus on testing and validating new engine features and bug fixes before they are deployed across development teams. You will work collaboratively with Core Technology, Tech Art, Tools, and Game QA teams to build a deep understanding of engine systems, workflows, and dependencies. This role requires a proactive individual who can quickly contribute to test planning and execution, build strong stakeholder relationships, and take shared ownership of graphics testing and reporting. You will work across both manual and automated testing, contributing to testing strategies and supporting the long-term stability and quality of our games.
What you’ll be doing
- Perform detailed testing of new and updated graphics engine features, covering functionality, performance, and stability.
- Design, execute, and maintain comprehensive test plans tailored to engine features and in-game systems.
- Conduct milestone test sweeps, identifying regressions, performance issues, and workflow blockers.
- Collaborate with developers to identify automation opportunities and integrate automated checks into QA processes.
- Diagnose and triage complex technical issues, producing clear and actionable bug reports and supporting root cause analysis.
- Work closely with Engine, Tech Art, Tools, and QA teams to understand workflows, dependencies, and potential impact of changes.
- Act as a point of contact for graphics testing, providing guidance and best practices to stakeholders.
- Represent Engine QA in graphics meetings and agile ceremonies.
- Produce clear, concise reporting for stakeholders.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of QA processes, frameworks, and documentation standards.
What we are looking for
Essential
- Proven QA experience within game development or a strong understanding of the full software development lifecycle.
- Previous experience in a technical QA role within games or a related software testing field.
- Ability to self-manage workload and proactively identify testing priorities.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Excellent communication skills, including experience writing clear documentation and reports.
- Methodical and structured approach to investigating issues and following processes.
- Experience working within Agile development environments.
- Passion for video games and a desire to contribute to the development process.
Desirable
- Experience testing game engines or graphics systems.
- Familiarity with Total War titles.
- Experience with bug and task tracking tools such as JIRA or TestRail.
- Experience testing across multiple platforms, including PC and consoles.
- Knowledge of XR, TRC, and/or Technical Certification requirements.
- Experience with test automation frameworks or scripting.
ABOUT CREATIVE ASSEMBLY
We care deeply about the experiences we create and put our players at the heart of our decisions. We are all game makers; no matter our role we are empowered to make significant contributions to our games, supported by skills development and growth opportunities. Most roles at Creative Assembly are hybrid with 3 days a week in the studio. CA has the right to change requirements based on the needs of the business.
We offer many benefits to support you and your family including:
- Work from Anywhere for a temporary period each year (restrictions apply such as VISAs).
- Enhanced holiday allowance, maternity and paternity breaks, flexibility with our core hours, and no-notice holidays.
- Performance-based discretionary bonus scheme.
- Bespoke relocation package for you and your dependents.
- Private medical and dental insurance, life insurance and free health care screening.
- Additional benefits ranging from free games and work parties to discounts on technology.
- Wellbeing support and virtual confidential counselling.
We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Our studio sites have disabled access.
Location: Horsham, RH12 1JW
Type: Full time
Engine QA Analyst in Horsham employer: Creative Assembly
Creative Assembly is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the heart of Horsham, England. With a hybrid working model and a generous benefits package, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while contributing to the development of engaging AAA gameplay campaigns. Join us to be part of a team that values innovation and storytelling in gaming.
