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PlayStation Global

Game Test Analyst

San Diego, CA

This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad! Game Testers at SIE are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the game developers. The ideal ...

PlayStation Global

Game Test Analyst

San Diego, CA · On-site

$17.75 - $18/hr

This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad! Game Testers at SIE are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the game developers. The ideal ...

Evolver

GenAI Engineer (Python)

Palo Alto, CA

About Us: We're an innovative tech startup on a mission to change the game in professional services ... Competitive Entry-Level Salary: Reflecting your skills and potential. * Flexible Work: Work options ...

Evolver

GenAI Engineer (Python)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

About Us: We're an innovative tech startup on a mission to change the game in professional services ... Competitive Entry-Level Salary: Reflecting your skills and potential. * Flexible Work: Work options ...

Evolver

GenAI Engineer (Python)

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

About Us: We're an innovative tech startup on a mission to change the game in professional services ... Competitive Entry-Level Salary: Reflecting your skills and potential. * Flexible Work: Work options ...

Lil' Kickers of Vacaville

Coach

Vacaville, CA · On-site

$20 - $23/hr

Responsibilities * Entry Level - no prior coaching experience necessary. Training provided ... games and activities. * Adhere to safety guidelines outlined for Lil Kickers programming. * Set up ...

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level game programming in California is $117,484.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $110,000.00 and $140,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.
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Game Test Analyst

Game Test Analyst

PlayStation Global

San Diego, CA

Other

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Game Test Analyst at Sony Interactive Entertainment, the company behind PlayStation - San Diego, CA

This position is for a temporary engagement through our staffing partner Yoh Enterprise Solutions.

The anticipated duration of this engagement will vary. This is an entry level role and great for a recent grad!

Game Testers at SIE are responsible for finding and replicating bugs/glitches and accurately reporting them to the game developers. The ideal candidate is a passionate and driven gamer who dreams of playing it first!

We are looking for individuals that are analytical thinkers and problem solvers, have excellent grammar, and want to contribute their talents to PlayStation Studios to help craft an exceptional entertainment experience.

Quality Assurance is a great way to get into the gaming industry and possibly grow into other positions/fields.

The Game Test Analyst is expected to support the PlayStation Studios QA department in all areas including:

Principle Duties/Responsibilities

  • Executing test plans on pre-release versions of software
  • Assessing product functionality against official SIE quality standards
  • Researching and documenting product defects and violations
  • Logging issues for development team review in concise written report formats
  • Applying knowledge of basic to intermediate networking principles and online console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality elements
  • Collaborating on miscellaneous QA test process related tasks / projects

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication (needs to be able to communicate bugs how did you find them? What exact steps are needed to make it happen again?)
  • Basic to intermediate understanding of networking setup and hardware, as well as how its principles and components apply to modern console, PC, and mobile gaming / functionality
  • Ability to work in both an individual and team environment
  • Flexible schedule

Preferred Experience

1+ years of previous QA experience in a related field

4 year college degree

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