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Ready to make your career legendary? Join us as we bring the magic of Vegas to our players. The BetMGM team has over 1,400 talented members, revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We're a brand with technology at our hearts and the most driven and focused talent in the business.
As a valued team member, we're committed to giving you the resources and support you need to thrive. Our benefits and perks include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance

• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP), Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA), and Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)

• Professional development reimbursement and ongoing skills training opportunities

• Employee resource groups

• Swag, ticket giveaways, and more!

At BetMGM, we recognize that every individual plays a meaningful role in our success. That's why we're committed to building a respectful, inclusive workplace. It's the strategy behind every win. By meeting people where they are, we create a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive and a workplace that reflects our values, our people, and our drive to win.

This posting is for an open role at BetMGM.

About the Role

The Test Engineer role is responsible for ensuring the quality, performance, and compliance of BetMGM applications across sports wagering features, platform updates, games and product integrations for regulated North American markets. As an experienced member of the Technology team, you will take ownership of testing efforts within your assigned area, applying strong technical judgment and a deep curiosity to uncover issues, understand system behavior, and drive continuous quality improvements pertaining to regulated functionality. This role reports into the Sr. Manager, Test Engineering.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives on investigation, enjoys tinkering with systems to understand how they work, and takes pride in helping teams deliver high-quality products through thoughtful, thorough testing.

This role is fully remote with minimal travel within the province and to Alberta, or the Jersey City, NJ office.

This role must operate on Eastern Standard Time (EST) and may be required to be on call for emergency situations only.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute testing efforts for assigned features, products, or integrations, ensuring coverage of functional, exploratory, and regression testing needs

• Collaborate with Technical Managers, Product Managers, and cross-functional teams to define testing scope, risks, and acceptance criteria for features and releases

• Perform application and platform testing on in-house and third-party integrations based on regulatory and technical requirements

• Design, implement, and maintain manual test cases and applicable automated tests that provide meaningful feedback and support continuous delivery

• Lead investigation, reproduction, and analysis of complex defects, including identifying root causes and articulating technical risks

• Clearly document issues with actionable detail, traceability, and context, and drive defects through resolution in collaboration with engineering teams

• Review, reproduce, and validate issues raised by external testing entities or partners

• Proactively identify quality risks, gaps in coverage, or process inefficiencies and propose practical improvements

• Mentor junior testers by reviewing test cases, sharing investigative techniques, and modeling strong quality practices

What You Bring to the Team

At BetMGM, we understand that each card in the deck plays a unique role in any given hand. If your experience looks a little different from whatwe'veidentifiedand you thinkyou'vegot what it takes, we encourage you to apply for this role.Our candidates are reviewedon the basis oftheir skill and potential to succeed.

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related field - or equivalent practical experience

• 2+ years of experience in software testing, quality assurance, or a closely related technical role

• Strong understanding of software testing methodologies, defect lifecycles, and quality best practices

• Proficiency in at least one scripting or programming language (Python, JavaScript, or similar)

• Experience designing, maintaining automated tests

• Experience troubleshooting all major consumer operating systems (iOS, Android, MacOS, Windows)

• Experience with testing and debugging web and mobile applications.

• Demonstrated ability to independently investigate issues, reason about system behavior, and assess risk

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain findings and recommendations

• Interest in sports wagering and interactive casino gaming technology is a plus

• Must be able to stand or sit and operate computers and other technological devices for extended periods of time

• Occasional to semi-frequent travel for on-site field testing, with advance notice

Thecompensationfor this position isexpected to bein the rangeof$33.15 to $40.91. includinghourly wages, bonus, vacation pay, and statutory entitlements.Actual pay will bedeterminedbased on experience and other job-related factorspermittedby law.Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include skills, education,experienceand other qualifications of the successful candidate. This position is eligible for participation in a performance-based bonus plan.

It is a condition of employment in this position that the employee is and remains lawfully eligible to work in Canada.
Gaming Compliance & Licensing Requirements
As an online gaming company, BetMGM is required to comply with state gaming regulations which includes licensing obligations. Applicable employees must be licensed by at least one jurisdictional agency, although certain positions require licensing by multiple agencies. Failure to become licensed or maintain licensure with each agency as required for the role may result in termination of employment. Please note that the licensing process includes comprehensive background checks which may include a review of criminal records, financial history, and personal background verification.
In addition, candidates must comply with and support BetMGM's responsible gambling policies, procedures, and initiatives.

About BetMGM
BetMGM is revolutionizing sports betting and online gaming in the United States and Canada. We are a partnership between two powerhouse organizations-MGM Resorts International and Entain Group. You know our name through our exciting portfolio of brands including BetMGM Casino, BetMGM Sportsbook, Borgata Online, Party Casino and Party Poker. We aim to bring our ideas into action and find ways to deliver the best quality in gaming platforms.

BetMGM LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. As an organization, we are unwavering in our commitment to maintaining a discrimination-free work environment, and fostering a culture of inclusivity, belonging and equal opportunity for all employees and applicants.
BetMGM welcomes and encourages applications for people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for job applicants and candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. Please contact leaves@betmgm.com if you need accessibility accommodation during the application process.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties a person in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.

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