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Volunteer Video Game Tester Jobs in Raleigh, NC (NOW HIRING)

Test Automation Architect

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$120 - $180/hr

... voluntary basis, for example, in the On the Wire account-opening registration process and in ... Game Test Automation and Continuous Testing Framework. This is a highly technical role at the ...

DSP Software Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$95K - $180K/yr

Code design, implementation, testing, analysis, debugging. * Fortran, C, C++, Python, Java. * GUI ... Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance * Health Care Support Program * Paid Time Off ...

Manage the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of applications software and ... Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance * Health Care Support Program * Paid Time Off ...

Cyber Software Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$120K - $180K/yr

... video, and data transmission systems for mission-critical applications. Our expertise ranges from ... Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes ...

SDR Software Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$90K - $120K/yr

... video, and data transmission systems for mission-critical applications. Our expertise ranges from ... Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes

SDR Software Engineer

Cary, NC · On-site

$95K - $180K/yr

... video, and data transmission systems for mission-critical applications. Our expertise ranges from ... Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes

Code design, implementation, testing, analysis, debugging. \n * Fortran, C, C++, Python, Java. \n ... Voluntary Critical Illness and Accident Insurance \n * Health Care Support Program \n * Paid Time ...

... video, and data transmission systems for mission\-critical applications. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our ... Build and maintain CI\/CD pipelines to automate testing, integration, and deployment processes ...

... video, and data transmission systems for mission\-critical applications. \n \n \n \n \n \n Our ... Manage the designing, developing, documenting, testing, and debugging of applications software and ...

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How much do volunteer video game tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average hourly pay for volunteer video game tester in Raleigh, NC is $14.85, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.08 and $17.74 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a volunteer video game tester?

A Volunteer Video Game Tester plays video games in development and provides feedback on bugs, glitches, and overall gameplay experience. Unlike paid testers, volunteers usually work without monetary compensation but may receive in-game rewards, credits, or early access to content. Their feedback helps developers improve the game's quality before release. This role is ideal for gaming enthusiasts looking to gain experience in the industry or contribute to their favorite games.

What does a volunteer video game tester do?

As a Volunteer Video Game Tester, you will primarily be responsible for playing pre-release versions of games, identifying bugs, glitches, or design concerns, and submitting clear, detailed feedback to development teams. You may be asked to test specific features, follow test scripts, or explore the game freely to uncover problems that others might miss. Testers often collaborate with professional QA staff and other volunteers, participating in group feedback sessions and discussions. The work can be repetitive at times, but it is vital for ensuring the final product is enjoyable and functional for all players.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a volunteer video game tester?

To thrive as a Volunteer Video Game Tester, attention to detail, critical thinking, and a passion for gaming are essential, often supported by familiarity with various gaming platforms and genres. Understanding of bug tracking tools like JIRA or Trello and basic knowledge of testing methodologies are advantageous but not always required. Excellent written communication, adaptability, and teamwork skills help testers articulate their findings and collaborate effectively with developers. These abilities are crucial to identifying, reporting, and helping resolve issues, ensuring a smoother player experience and higher-quality finished games.

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Infographic showing various Volunteer Video Game Tester job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 69% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 9% Temporary, and 5% Nights. Highlights an 94% In-person, and 6% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $30,882 per year, or $14.8 per hour.

Test Automation Architect

Grover Gaming, Inc.

Raleigh, NC • On-site

$120 - $180/hr

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Test Automation ArchitectSkip to main contentGrover Gaming does not collect personally identifiable or confidential information about individuals or companies through the use of "cookies", "spiders", "web beacons" or other data mining devices except when such individuals specifically provide information on a voluntary basis, for example, in the On the Wire account-opening registration process and in transactional areas of this Web Site.#Test Automation Architect page is loaded## Test Automation ArchitectApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: USA-NC-Raleigh-1 Glenwood Ave Ste 600time type: Full timeposted on: Posted 6 Days Agojob requisition id: R322256## Position Summary## The Quality Architect / AI Automation Architect will lead the design and development of our next-generation Game Test Automation and Continuous Testing Framework. This is a highly technical role at the intersection of test automation and AI/ML, responsible for architecting, building, and deploying intelligent solutions that drive measurable efficiency gains, strengthen product quality, and streamline QA workflows across multiple platforms and technologies. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with strong architectural vision to deliver innovative AI-assisted automation solutions that transform how we test games at scale.**Essential Job Functions*** Design, implement & deploy an AI-assisted test automation framework that incorporates testing of Game Applications and middleware across Native, Web based, Mobile and Social media platforms.* Design and Implement test automation solutions for key areas such as APIs, UI, Graphical Image Comparison, Portability, Scalability, High availability, Performance, etc.* Design and architect modular, reusable, and portable test automation libraries and solutions* Lead integration of Automated Tests with CI/CD Pipeline, Test/ Defect Management tools & Reporting Dashboards* Work closely with the Development, SQA and Tools teams to understand/ identify automation opportunities and drive the team to achieve high degree of test automation coverage goals* Support junior Engineers to accelerate test automation by training, guiding, and solving technical issues* Manage and Maintain test automation framework, data center and execution environments**Qualifications*** Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, or a related field.* Minimum of five (5) years of Test Automation experience working on large scale programs involving native console, Web based and Cloud based applications, preferably in gaming area* Minimum of three (3) years of professional experience developing and deploying AI/ML based automation solutions in enterprise environments.* Hands on experience with Open-Source test automation frameworks and tools such as Playwright, Selenium, Appium, Robot framework, Cucumber/Gherkin, Rest Assured or equivalent web-service automation tool, Perforce, Jenkins, or equivalent CI/CD tools, SonarQube or equivalent code quality tool* Advanced experience in one or more programming languages: C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML5 etc.* Advanced experience with cross-platform Game Engines such as Unity 3D, Unreal or similar* Strong knowledge and extensive experience working with product teams to develop appropriate level of automation testing (Unit, Integration, API, Smoke, System, Browser compatibility, etc.)* Experience working in a highly automated enterprise class software environment preferably of scale with thousands of tests going through a CI pipeline* Capable of mentoring and communicating test automation best practices, coding standards, test automation strategy and tool usage* Proven ability to clearly communicate at different levels and functions in organization.* Proactive, self-motivated, and independent with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver high-quality work on tight schedules## Qualifications**Required Experience*** 5+ years of Software Test Automation experience* 3+ years of AI/ML Assisted Automation experience* Open-Source test automation frameworks and tools (5+ years preferred)* C#, Python, JavaScript, HTML5 etc. (5+ years preferred)* Native Console, Web and Cloud based gaming applications (Preferred)**Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*** Excellent written and oral communication skills* Help solve engineering problems and contribute to creative solutions* Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members across departments* Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment* Detail-oriented and organized* Capable of working and completing tasks with minimal supervision* Ability to multi-task**Physical Requirements**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus while working with computer and business equipment.**Work Conditions***Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you.**This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.*#LI-JA1 #J-18808-Ljbffr