Associate QA Engineer, Game Analysis - VALORANT

QA Analysts are analytical champions for quality focused on testing extensively to ensure a holistic understanding of Riot’s projects. They create test plans and evaluate both the functional and subjective caliber of projects for a Riotous development team. As every project is different, they listen and improve, to put the players and their team first, and to solve ambiguous and complex problems. Most importantly, it’s their passion and love for games that ensures that Quality Analysts help us level up and innovate on our processes, giving players the best experiences on the battlefield. At Riot, we believe Quality is a set of values, practices, and behaviors that inform every part of the development process. By honing our craft of quality and demonstrating cross-discipline partnerships we help Riot sustainably craft excellent experiences for players, globally. As an Associate QA Engineer on the Game Analysis Team you will focus on validation testing of upcoming gameplay experiences for VALORANT. You will work directly with developers to play in, plan, and evaluate playtests. Your peers are passionate gamers that love theorycrafting, discussing, and solving multiplayer games. You will report into a Quality Manager. Responsibilities: Provide evidence-based feedback to show whether upcoming changes accomplish their specific goals (or not) Manage risk assessments for unreleased content based on playtest data Support defining objectives and finding conclusions from playtests Manage test plans for future tests and defects uncovered during playtests Take detailed direction to complete required tasks Required Qualifications: Have ranked Radiant in VALORANT in the past two years Experienced in effective VALORANT team communication during ranked play Experienced in competitive VALORANT strategy and team set ups Can fluently speak to VALORANT gameplay (map awareness, crosshair placement, eco management, etc) High-level understanding of micro and macro decisions required to optimize VALORANT gameplay Desired Qualifications: Experience working with a team in a professional setting Competitive experience with additional FPS games Ability to assess teammate skill levels and provide appropriate guidance Ability to check player pulse and identify root cause for player enjoyment and frustration 1+ years Software Quality Assurance experience For this role, you'll find success through craft expertise and a collaborative spirit that prioritizes the delight of players. We will look at your past studies and experience, but for this role, we also look for dedicated people with a personal relationship with games. If you embody player empathy and care about players' experiences, this is the role for you! Our Perks: Riot focuses on work/life balance, shown by our open paid time off policy and other perks such as flexible work schedules. We offer medical, dental, and life insurance, parental leave for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and children, and a 401k with company match. Check out our benefits pages for more information. At Riot Games, we put players first. That mission drives every decision in our quest to create games and experiences that make it better to be a player. Whether you’re working directly on a new player-facing experience or you’re supporting the company as a whole, everyone at Riot is part of our mission. And just like in our games, we’re better when we work together. Our goal is to create collaborative teams where you are empowered to bring your unique perspective everyday. If that sounds like the kind of place you want to work, we’re looking forward to your application. It’s our policy to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and members of Riot Games, Inc. Riot Games makes reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled Rioters and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, handicap, veteran status, marital status, criminal history, or any other category protected by applicable federal and state law. We consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law, including the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the Washington Fair Chance Act. Per the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the following core duties may create a basis for disqualifying candidates with relevant criminal histories: Safeguarding confidential and sensitive Company data Communication with others, including Rioters and third parties such as vendors, and/or players, including minors Accessing Company assets, secure digital systems, and networks Ensuring a safe interactive environment for players and other Rioters These duties are directly related to essential operations, safety, trust, and compliance obligations within our organization. Please note that job duties may evolve based on business needs and additional responsibilities may be assigned as necessary to maintain operational efficiency and security.