What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR/VR Quality Assurance Test Analyst (ONSITE Seattle Area Applicants only) position at Volga Partners?
**Location:** Redmond/Bellevue area, WA
**Position Type:** Onsite (No Remote Work)
**About the Position:**
We are on the hunt for a seasoned AR/VR Quality Assurance Test Analyst to become a vital member of our team in the Redmond/Bellevue area of WA. This role is exclusively onsite and will immerse you in the forefront of AR/VR technology, including rigorous testing of innovative hardware and software. The position demands hands-on engagement with products, prominently featuring the necessity to wear AR/VR headgear during testing phases. Candidates should have a genuine comfort and enthusiasm for wearing headgear devices as an integral part of their daily responsibilities.
Hours of Operation: 9 am till 5 pm PST (Mon-Fri)
**Key Responsibilities:**
- Lead thorough testing analysis, maintain and grow test suites, and undertake ad-hoc testing on new, undocumented areas to elevate the QA organization's quality and accuracy.
- Directly work with engineering teams, partake in planning meetings, and identify testability risks for features, particularly when testing Horizon.
- Produce deliverables for both standard and advanced testing needs, ensuring exceptional test planning and execution.
- Develop new test cases as features evolve and requirements change, maintaining up-to-date tracking of new functionalities and release levels.
- Mitigate engineering team disruptions by managing duplicate bug reports, clarifying ambiguous bug reports, and ensuring compliance with bug reporting protocols.
- Discover test and process deficiencies using best practices and communicate these findings to management throughout the project lifecycle.
- Utilize popular bug-tracking software (e.g., Jira, Bugzilla, Mantis) for reporting root cause analysis, executing test cases, and validating bug fixes.
- Update and manage test cases, providing daily feedback to test case creators, reviewing bug reports, recreating bugs, and validating fixes.
**Requirements:**
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in product testing, with a significant emphasis on hardware testing.
- Undergrad degree with focus on technology with regards to experience
- Extensive experience in AR/VR testing, demonstrating familiarity with the unique challenges and requirements of the field.
- Comfort and willingness to wear AR/VR headgear for prolonged periods as part of the testing process.
- Ability to work onsite in the Redmond/Bellevue area, with no option for remote work.
- Proficiency in bug-tracking software such as Jira, Bugzilla, Mantis, etc.
- Multilingual abilities are a plus, facilitating communication with a diverse team and user base.
- Strong interest in multimedia and the gaming industry, with a passion for staying ahead of industry trends and developments.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of providing constructive feedback and engaging effectively with engineering partners and stakeholders.
**Benefits (Eligibility after Company Waiting Period):**
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Sick leave
• Short-term disability coverage
Salary : $27 - $37