Senior Tech QA Analyst - Audio

CD PROJEKT RED is focused on creating revolutionary, story-driven RPGs for gamers. The company shares behind-the-scenes insights and stories through their YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog.

• 5+ years of professional experience in technical QA, software testing, or game development with focus on complex technical systems.
• Proven track record of owning quality, stability, and performance for technical features throughout the development cycle.
• Strong practical knowledge of Unreal Engine and C++, with ability to read, investigate, and debug production code.
• Proficiency with audio middleware like Wwise, including technical debugging and performance profiling.
• Expertise in using diagnostic and profiling tools such as Unreal Insights, PIX, or Razor to analyze performance data, logs, and traces.
• Experience designing and implementing automated or programmatic testing solutions, pipelines, and internal tools.
• Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis across complex systems to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Skill in designing comprehensive test strategies and coverage plans for technically complex features.
• Ability to assess technical quality risks and data-driven insights to make actionable recommendations.

Nice to have:

• Professional experience in game audio technology, technical audio, or Audio QA with a shipped PC or console title.
• Hands-on programming experience, including implementing fixes, tooling, or production features.
• Expertise in creating test frameworks, internal QA tools, and custom testing infrastructure.
• Experience with automated testing integrated into CI or development pipelines.
• Strong understanding of audio programming concepts (DSP, mixing, streaming, voice management) and engine-level performance optimization.
• Advanced Wwise skills, including integration, optimization, and complex profiling.
• Experience creating debug levels, instrumentation, or visualization tools for complex systems.

• Oversee the stability, performance, and quality of shared audio systems throughout the entire development lifecycle.
• Create comprehensive test strategies and coverage plans to identify technical risks early and define effective validation approaches.
• Conduct deep-dive investigations and root-cause analysis on complex audio issues using C++, Unreal Engine, and Wwise.
• Monitor and validate audio system performance metrics, including CPU usage, memory, streaming, and runtime behavior.
• Design and maintain automated testing solutions, functional test environments, and debugging tools to increase investigation efficiency.
• Work closely with Audio Code and Design teams to evaluate technical solutions and provide data-driven quality recommendations.
• Drive improvements to testing pipelines, workflows, and QA practices by researching and integrating new testing technologies.
• Manage technical QA efforts across in-house and external teams to ensure consistent coverage for complex audio features.
• Elevate team capabilities through clear technical documentation, knowledge sharing, workshops, and mentoring.