QA engineer for multiplayer games (auto)

Prism Studio is an independent video game development company based in Malta. It is developing Heptic Arena, its first PvPvE multiplayer showdown shooter.

• Define and execute test coverage across features, systems, and game builds throughout development
• Create detailed test plans, test cases, and regression suites based on technical and gameplay requirements
• Test new features and systems in functional, integration, regression, exploratory, and compatibility scenarios
• Identify, reproduce, investigate, and document bugs with clear reproduction steps, supporting evidence, and relevant technical information
• Work with engineers, designers, and other disciplines to investigate issues, determine severity, and validate fixes
• Test gameplay systems within Unreal Engine 5 and investigate issues beyond surface-level behaviour
• Support testing of multiplayer and networked gameplay, including replication, connectivity, latency, synchronisation, and player interactions
• Coordinate and support internal playtests, turning observations and player feedback into actionable findings
• Maintain bug-tracking workflows, QA documentation, and reporting in Jira
• Monitor defect trends and testing data to identify recurring issues and areas requiring additional test coverage
• Contribute to automated testing and internal QA tools where appropriate
• Work with production and QA leadership to prioritise defects against development milestones and release requirements
• Help the wider team identify technical and gameplay risks early in production

• Strong professional experience in game development QA
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, with commercial experience on a shipped title or a game in active production
• Understanding of game development pipelines and the relationship between engineering, design, art, production, and QA
• Experience creating and maintaining structured test plans, test cases, and regression coverage
• Strong bug investigation and reproduction skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and precisely
• Working knowledge of one or more scripting or programming technologies, such as Python, C#, Lua, Unreal Blueprints, or Unreal scripting tools
• Experience with QA and bug-tracking platforms such as Jira, Azure DevOps, or Bugzilla
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and continuous integration/delivery workflows
• Experience analysing QA data, defect trends, and testing results to identify patterns and risks
• Comfortable discussing issues directly with engineers
• Highly organised and able to independently manage priorities across multiple features and areas of development
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Proactive approach to quality and ability to identify potential issues before they become larger production problems
• Genuine interest in games and understanding of polished, responsive, and enjoyable gameplay
• Must be based in Europe or a CET-compatible time zone, with sufficient overlap with Central European working hours for daily collaboration, meetings, and team syncs
• Будет плюсом: experience testing multiplayer, PvP, PvE, or shooter titles; testing networked gameplay and debugging replication, latency, matchmaking, or online services; developing or maintaining automated testing frameworks, scripts, or QA tools; performance, load, or stress testing; CI/CD pipelines and automated build validation; testing across multiple platforms; AAA game development; working in a fully remote, multinational game development team; contributing to a title through multiple production stages, from early development through launch; interest in competitive and multiplayer games

• Contractor engagement