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blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

Perform ad-hoc testing procedures to find bugs and game play` issues. Working through test plans to check possible in-game combination problems. Generating bugs reports, clearly describing how the ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

Perform ad-hoc testing procedures to find bugs and game play` issues. Working through test plans to check possible in-game combination problems. Generating bugs reports, clearly describing how the ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

Perform ad-hoc testing procedures to find bugs and game play` issues. Working through test plans to check possible in-game combination problems. Generating bugs reports, clearly describing how the ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

Perform ad-hoc testing procedures to find bugs and game play` issues. Working through test plans to check possible in-game combination problems. Generating bugs reports, clearly describing how the ...

Onebrief, Inc

Game Play Engineer, Battle Road

$150K - $185K/yr

About the Role We are looking for a Game Play Engineer who loves solving cutting-edge technical ... Partner with QA and testing teams to validate features, identify edge cases, and iterate on bugs ...

blackapple

Console Game Tester

Redmond, WA · Hybrid

$14/hr

Perform ad-hoc testing procedures to find bugs and game play` issues. Working through test plans to check possible in-game combination problems. Generating bugs reports, clearly describing how the ...

Onebrief, Inc

Staff Game Play Engineer, Battle Road

$205K - $255K/yr

About the Role As a Staff Gameplay Engineer, you'll be a senior technical leader on the AtomEngine ... Partner with QA and testing teams to validate features, identify edge cases, and drive quality ...

blackapple

English game tester position

Redmond, WA

We have an urgent requirement for QA1 positions, Video Game Testers Needed! Multiple Roles ... Console gaming experience is a strong plus (xbox, Wii, Play Station, Nintendo etc) They should be ...

GameWorks

Arcade Game Techincian

Seattle, WA · On-site

$21.30 - $27/hr

... testing equipment Key Qualifications: What We're Looking For: Two years experience as a Arcade Game ... Discounted Meals Free Game Play Wages: $21.30 to $27.00 based on experience All Interviews ...

Spin Master

Design Lead

New York, NY · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

Brainstorming, game play testing, prototyping, research. * Has a strong desire to innovate and understands what is required to challenge and execute concepts. * Play Pattern Development * Strong ...

Aristocrat

Game Designer

Reno, NV

$98K - $182K/yr

Evaluate game performance through simulations, play testing, market feedback, and competitive analysis to optimize player engagement and product success. * Drive innovation by identifying emerging ...

Aristocrat

Game Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

$84K - $156K/yr

Evaluate game performance through simulations, play testing, market feedback, and competitive analysis to optimize player engagement and product success. * Drive innovation by identifying emerging ...

Aristocrat

Game Designer

Reno, NV

$98K - $182K/yr

Evaluate game performance through simulations, play testing, market feedback, and competitive analysis to optimize player engagement and product success. * Drive innovation by identifying emerging ...

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Game Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

$84K - $156K/yr

Evaluate game performance through simulations, play testing, market feedback, and competitive analysis to optimize player engagement and product success. * Drive innovation by identifying emerging ...

Aristocrat Technologies, Inc.

Game Designer

Reno, NV · On-site

$84K - $156K/yr

Evaluate game performance through simulations, play testing, market feedback, and competitive analysis to optimize player engagement and product success. * Drive innovation by identifying emerging ...

SpiderWare

Video Game QA Tester

You play RPGs, MMORPGs and indie games, and you understand how they're meant to feel. You know the ... testing * Flexible hours that fit around your studies or other commitments * Work remotely from ...

Progressive Gaming

Game Mathematician II

Reno, NV

$70K - $131K/yr

... Play-test games in development and refine math based on simulations, testing, and player feedback Analyze market performance data to identify trends and inform future game mechanics Ensure math ...

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How much do game play tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for game play tester in the United States is $18.29, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $19.95 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are Game Play Testers?

Game Play Testers are professionals who play video games in development to identify bugs, glitches, and other issues before the game is released to the public. They provide detailed feedback to developers about gameplay, user experience, balance, and technical problems. Game Play Testers help ensure that games are fun, functional, and free of major errors. Their role is crucial in improving the quality and playability of video games.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Game Play Tester, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Game Play Tester, you need keen attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and a solid understanding of gaming mechanics, often supported by experience with various game genres and platforms. Familiarity with bug-tracking systems like Jira, testing tools, and sometimes QA certifications are commonly required. Excellent communication, patience, and teamwork help testers articulate issues clearly and collaborate with developers. These skills ensure thorough game testing, effective issue reporting, and ultimately contribute to a polished final product.

What Does a Game Play Tester Do?

As a game play tester, you test the gameplay of a video game and provide feedback to the developers. In this role, you interact with various systems of a computer game still under development, perform a variety of actions that a regular player might do, noting edge cases and providing QA services as you look for bugs and help troubleshoot any problems you detect. Game play testers also provide personal judgments on elements of gameplay, including whether or not the game is fun, appropriately difficult, or otherwise likely to appeal to the intended audience. Most game play testing jobs are temporary, though larger game publishers have enough work to keep testers employed throughout the year.

What is the difference between Game Play Tester vs Quality Assurance Tester?

AspectGame Play TesterQuality Assurance Tester
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; passion for gamingHigh school diploma; may require certifications in testing or quality standards
Work EnvironmentGame studios, testing labs, remote testingSoftware companies, game studios, testing labs
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming industry for testing gameplayBroader software industry, including gaming, apps, and software products
Job FocusTesting gameplay, finding bugs, providing feedback on game mechanicsEnsuring software quality, identifying bugs, verifying fixes

While both roles involve testing software, Game Play Testers focus specifically on gameplay experience and mechanics, whereas Quality Assurance Testers have a broader scope including overall software quality and functionality. Game Play Testers are specialized for gaming environments, often working closely with developers to improve user experience.

What are some common challenges faced by Game Play Testers during the development cycle?

Game Play Testers often encounter challenges such as identifying and clearly documenting hard-to-reproduce bugs, working under tight development deadlines, and adapting to rapidly changing game builds. Testers must maintain keen attention to detail while performing repetitive tasks, and they frequently collaborate with developers and designers to communicate feedback effectively. Balancing constructive criticism with respect for the development team's vision is also essential to ensure a positive and productive testing environment.
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Infographic showing various Game Play Tester job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, and 50% Part Time. Highlights an 50% In-person, and 50% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,039 per year, or $18.3 per hour.
Console Game Tester

Console Game Tester

blackapple

Redmond, WA • Hybrid

$14/hr

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Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Blackapple Solutions Ltd (BSL) was founded in 2004 with the mission to provide best-in-class IT consultancy services across the globe. We are a specialist IT consultancy offering services through our consultants/experts on a contingency basis in the UK, Europe, USA and Asia Pacific. We work with a portfolio of high profile multinational clients across all sectors.

Job Description

Job Title: Game Tester
Location: Redmond, WA

Schedule: 8am-4.45 pm. Tentatively 8-40hrs/week.
Compensation: $11/hr for English testers & $14/hr for Language testers

Joining Date: ASAP

Contract: On-call contract

*This is not a work-from-home opportunity. Work must be done onsite.

*No part-time work available. The candidate has to be available for all the 8 hours.

Requirements:

  • High School graduate preferred.
  • Must be 18 years or above
  • Intermediate knowledge with PCs
  • Experience with console videogames strongly preferred
  • Experience with Beta Testing a plus
  • Certificate in QA a plus
  • Very open availability preferred (Minimum 4-5 days in a week)
  • Ability to reply to SMS notification at short notice
  • Strong verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of Gamer Culture a plus
  • Must be legally allowed to work in the US

Skills:
Ability to identify key bugs or issues and record them diligently
Good problem solving ability
Ability to offer feedback to make improvements to the product
Detail-oriented personality
Strong team-work
Flexibility, Adaptability, and Patience
Responsibilities:
Follow, complete, and update assigned test cases.
Detect, research, and document software defects in a bug tracking system. Confirm fixes.
Review product documentation, and report any errors as required.
Sweeping game builds for bugs and software errors.
Perform ad-hoc testing procedures to find bugs and game play` issues.
Working through test plans to check possible in-game combination problems.
Generating bugs reports, clearly describing how the bugs can be reproduced.
Checking games for spellings, ratings, technical requirements and legal issues

Qualifications
  •  High School graduate preferred.
  •  Must be 18 years or above
  •  Intermediate knowledge with PCs
  •  Experience with console videogames strongly preferred
  •  Experience with Beta Testing a plus
  •  Certificate in QA a plus
  •  Very open availability preferred (Minimum 4-5 days in a week)
  •  Ability to reply to SMS notification at short notice
  •  Strong verbal communication skills
  •  Knowledge of Gamer Culture a plus
  •  Must be legally allowed to work in the US
Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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