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Freelance Video Game Software Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Graphics Engineer (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX

$138.80K - $171.50K/yr

... developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES ... video game software. * Experience with image processing techniques and statistical analysis for ...

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading software engineering teams in the video game industry, with recent and extensive experience in cross-platform console development.

Game Designer

Las Vegas, NV

$148K/yr

The Game Designer works in a collaborative small team environment with a group of exceptionally talented artists, animators, software engineers, and game designers to provide the best gaming ...

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Video Game Tester - QA (OnCall Contract)

Video Game Tester - QA (OnCall Contract)

Side

Charleston, SC

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago


Job description

About Side

Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets.

Job Overview:

We are dedicated to empowering our clients in the gaming sector in the Charleston, South Carolina area. If you are a passionate gamer seeking to make your mark in the gaming industry, we invite you to apply. 

We are currently in the process of building a team of full-time, entry-level Game Testers for a gaming studio located in Charleston, South Carolina, to better serve our gaming clients in an oncall capacity.

Requirements

We are searching for Entry Level Video Game Testers for our new Gaming studio in Charleston, South Carolina servicing our major gaming client. This is an in-studio position, no remote work will be considered. Only local candidates in the Charleston, SC area or candidates in the U.S that are willing to relocate without subsidies will be considered. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

Skills Required:

  • Ability to work either independently or in a team and with other colleagues, sometimes under pressure to meet deadlines.
  • Gaming experience on one or more platforms.
  • The ability to communicate complex information in a clear and concise manner.
  • A keen ability to identify subtle issues or inconsistencies that may affect the quality or functionality of the software. 
  • The capacity to prioritize tasks efficiently and manage testing deadlines to ensure timely delivery of quality software. 

Benefits

This is an on-call contingent role and not eligible for benefits