Associate Quality Analyst (Level Design)

Requisition Number: 170162

Position Title: Quality Analyst II

External Description:

"Motive" is the driving force within us that takes us from an idea to reality. We're not talking about the expected, the conventional, the cliché. We want none of that. Instead, we choose to prioritize innovation through experimentation, and creativity through fun. Motive provides a safe, trusting, and empowering environment where everyone feels supported to make brave decisions and to take these creative jumps. Curious about what the future of games could look like? Great, so are we.

Motive QA (Montreal) is looking for a Quality Analyst to join an established team working on our upcoming Dead Space title in development.

We're looking for an experienced professional who understands the principles of level design and wants to improve how we build great experiences. Reporting to the QA Development Manager, you'll work cross-discipline with developers, partner teams, and within QA to literally rewrite the book on how we test our games here at Motive.

You'll ensure EA accomplishes its commitment to putting Players First, by working with our developers and partners to raise the bar on product quality. If that's you then we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee testing of Levels including test plan creation, scheduling, and coverage analysis
• Work in collaboration with our Level Designers to ensure the best possible player experiences
• Develop working relationships with senior members of the development, production, and design teams by creating a higher quality player experience.
• Encourage a data-driven culture in your area of focus.
• Be the voice of experience. Analyze where we've been and bring those lessons to the table on where we are going.
• Identify and escalate risks to project schedule or quality together with the management team
• Collaborate and promote best practices across the franchise and share experience across multiple studios.
• Report progress and status through regular communication with appropriate managers and other partners.

Qualifications:

• A passion for games and a player-first mentality.
• Knowledge of good level design principles and methodologies
• 2+ years of applicable work experience working in an embedded, integrated product team.
• Experience working in a live service development model (i.e., sprints, continuous development).

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with game level testing
• Experience with Game Design Engines (Unity, Unreal)
• Background in scripting, programming, visual scripting.
• Equivalent knowledge or bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Data Science)
• In-depth knowledge of AAA software/game development, including both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Have successfully shipped a AAA title

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 60

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. We provide comprehensive benefit packages and support for a balanced life with paid time off and new parent leave, plus free games and so much more. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.