Junior Video Game QA Tester

Company Overview

Matrioshka Games is part of Snail Games USA. The studio is compact, which means the QA team can directly influence the finished game and work closely with the developers. Team members are invited to contribute ideas, share observations, and help shape projects as they move through development.

Role Summary

This office-based W2 position focuses on protecting the quality and stability of the company’s games. The QA Tester will run planned test scenarios across multiple builds, platforms, and features, record issues with clear reproduction steps, and communicate findings through the team’s tracking system. The role also includes manual testing, confirming bug fixes, checking for regressions, and giving practical feedback to designers and developers to improve gameplay balance, usability, and overall polish.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out manual testing across gameplay, UI, and system-level areas using assigned test plans and test cases.
• Log defects, performance concerns, and usability problems with precise steps to reproduce them.
• Verify fixes and retest previously reported issues to ensure problems are fully resolved.
• Share clear, actionable feedback with developers and designers throughout the testing process.
• Help improve game balance, player experience, and product quality during each testing cycle.
• Follow established QA workflows and maintain organized defect reporting in tracking tools.

Requirements

• Hands-on experience with manual test execution for games, interfaces, and core system behavior.
• Working knowledge of QA processes, including creating, maintaining, and following test cases and structured scenarios.
• Strong analytical ability to investigate issues, narrow down causes, and judge defect severity and impact.
• Experience using bug-tracking tools such as Jira, Trello, or similar platforms.
• Ability to write clear defect reports and feedback in a professional manner.
• Comfort with PC gaming environments, controllers, and common game platforms; multiplayer or online testing experience is an added advantage.
• Good communication skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and dependably from the office.
• Genuine interest in video games, awareness of player experience, and fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Availability to work the agreed contract hours and meet deadlines across time zones.
• Prior QA or game testing experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Compensation and Work Schedule

The role pays $14 per hour. Working hours are 6 hours per day, Monday through Friday. The company also mentions longer-term career growth opportunities.

Start Date

The position is scheduled to begin on October 10, 2026.