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Weekend Functional Game Tester Jobs (NOW HIRING)

QA Specialist

Irvine, CA · On-site

$21 - $28/hr

... functional, grammatical, and graphical defects. * Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles. * Perform first-party compliance testing, primarily supporting Sony ...

... testing cycles across implementation and enhancement projects. The role requires strong cross ... Weekends, Holidays, Trainings as required. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, write, and speak ...

You will collaborate closely with on-site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams ... Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization across multiple platforms, including VR ...

You will collaborate closely with on-site Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) and cross-functional teams ... Support testing, debugging, and performance optimization across multiple platforms, including VR ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $135K/yr

... issues across wider cross-functional teams. * Game Expert: Subject matter expert in game ... Knowledge of quality assurance processes and coordinating testing to ensure high standards. * Able ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$133K - $135K/yr

... functional teams. Game Expert: Subject matter expert in game development, helps ensure the game ... Knowledge of quality assurance processes and coordinating testing to ensure high standards. Able to ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Gatos, CA · On-site +1

$144K - $146K/yr

... functional teams. Game Expert: Subject matter expert in game development, helps ensure the game ... Knowledge of quality assurance processes and coordinating testing to ensure high standards. Able to ...

Executive Producer, Party Games

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$133K - $135K/yr

... issues across wider cross-functional teams. * Game Expert: Subject matter expert in game ... Knowledge of quality assurance processes and coordinating testing to ensure high standards. * Able ...

... issues across wider cross-functional teams. * Game Expert: Subject matter expert in game ... Knowledge of quality assurance processes and coordinating testing to ensure high standards. * Able ...

... testing, implementation, quality assurance, and operational readiness of all game-day systems ... weekends and holidays. Core Competencies * Executive Leadership, Team Development, Cross-Functional ...

... testing, implementation, quality assurance, and operational readiness of all game-day systems ... weekends and holidays. Core Competencies * Executive Leadership, Team Development, Cross-Functional ...

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How much do weekend functional game tester jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend functional game 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 is the difference between Weekend Functional Game Tester vs Weekend QA Tester?

AspectWeekend Functional Game TesterWeekend QA Tester
CredentialsBasic gaming knowledge, attention to detailQuality assurance fundamentals, testing skills
Work EnvironmentGame development studios, testing labsSoftware or game companies, testing environments
Industry UsagePrimarily in gaming industryBroader software and gaming sectors
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding specific game testing roles on weekendsComparing general QA roles for part-time work

Weekend Functional Game Testers focus on testing game functionalities during weekends, often requiring gaming knowledge and attention to detail. Weekend QA Testers have a broader scope, testing various software or games with QA fundamentals. While both roles involve testing in similar environments, the Game Tester role is specialized for gaming companies, whereas QA Testers may work across multiple industries. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find the right part-time testing position aligned with their skills and industry interests.

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QA Specialist

$21 - $28/hr

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago


Job description

Hybrid Work Model
#LI-hybrid
Job Summary:
The QA Specialist is responsible for executing assigned test plans on pre-release software builds to identify and document English text defects. This role performs routine testing activities within defined procedures and supports short-term project outcomes under the guidance of the QA Management team. This position spends most of its time in hands-on game testing and actively contributing to bug reports.
In support of QA project needs, the position may conduct compliance testing to ensure software meets regulatory and performance requirements, assist with footage capture for ratings board submissions, and provide additional localization and functional testing support to QA leads as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Execute assigned test plans to support submission of titles to first-party platforms free of functional, grammatical, and graphical defects.
  • Conduct English Localization testing across a wide variety of game titles.
  • Perform first-party compliance testing, primarily supporting Sony, Nintendo, and Microsoft platforms.
  • For PC platforms (Steam, EGS, Origin), follow SEGA's PC Best Practices and perform internal QA reviews.
  • Regression test assigned defects to confirm resolution.
  • Attend project meetings and provide regular status updates and completed end-of-pass reports to stakeholders as needed.
  • Other responsibilities are performed as assigned or needed.

Qualifications and Skills:
  • Working in-office is an essential function of this position. This requirement of face-to-face interaction is in place to ensure effective supervision, collaboration, and teamwork. In-office attendance is required for the following reasons:
    • For effective supervision of employees and our work product, which includes ensuring all employees have necessary oversight of their work and access to supervisory assistance, which includes meetings to review work product, deadlines, and status.
    • To foster communication and collaboration among team members, which includes the following: allowing for spontaneous brainstorming sessions and exchanges of ideas, quick access to team members to enable collaborative problem-solving, and stronger cohesion among co-workers and within teams.
    • To enhance the sharing of information necessary to effective job performance and product creation.
    • To enhance understanding of our stakeholders', work and business needs, facilitate a more seamless and organic workflow, and ultimately increase efficiency and successful outcomes.
  • 2+ years of Quality Assurance experience
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to switch between multiple projects and testing assignments.
  • Moderate knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Understanding of PC hardware and current generation consoles.

Bonus:
  • Experience testing pre-release or live games.
  • Exposure to localization testing or text editing.
  • Experience capturing gameplay footage or assets.
  • Familiarity with compliance or first-party QA testing.
  • Familiarity with Atlassian products.