Senior QA Analyst

CD PROJEKT RED is a company creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs. This position is based in their Warsaw Hub, working specifically on Cyberpunk 2, the next game in the Cyberpunk franchise.

• 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.
• Availability to work 10:00 AM–6:00 PM to maintain overlap with the Boston team.

Nice to have:

• Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting for QA processes.
• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• Experience in testing multiplayer game elements.

• 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.

Candidates must demonstrate English proficiency at a minimum C1 level. Working hours are fixed from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM to maintain several hours of overlap with the Boston team. Relocation to Poland is required for candidates residing abroad.