qa engineer (manual) for a multiplayer game

Opus Major is a Paris-based game studio building a cross-platform, large-scale multiplayer game set in a universe where music is the magic of the world. Its team of 30 is developing systems designed to scale creatively and technically.

• Create, update, and execute test plans for features, mechanics, platforms, and scenarios
• Debug, isolate, and report anomalies using Jira; track defects through their lifecycle and report on build health and testing progress
• Use Unreal Engine tools to investigate issues, manipulate game state for verification, and reproduce complex bugs
• Run and monitor the automation suite alongside the Senior QA Engineer, report results, and identify areas for expansion
• Work with development teams to verify fixes, facilitate playtests, and provide gameplay feedback in Agile ceremonies
• Assist Production and Senior QA in evaluating the testing pipeline, suggesting efficiency gains, and supporting teammates with manual testing expertise

• Professional hands-on testing experience and a solid understanding of testing standards and methodologies
• Experience with Unreal Engine or similar modern game engines, and familiarity with industry-standard QA tools
• Technical autonomy across Windows, MacOS, Android, and iOS
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills
• Understanding of games development terminology and ability to clearly describe complex bugs
• Experience working in teams using Agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban
• Genuine interest in games and quality, a growth mindset, and ability to foster a respectful, communicative team environment
• 2+ Years (or equivalent) experience in a software-based quality assurance role
• Exposure to core phases of games development or experience maintaining quality for a live game with consistent updates
• Будет плюсом: extensive gaming experience across desktop, mobile, and console; knowledge of compliance testing and regional censorship; ISTQB Foundation or Agile Tester Certification; ability to read error codes, parse crash logs, and use Jira Query Language (JQL); basic scripting knowledge (Python, C#, UE Blueprints); experience on a development team that has shipped one title; effective written and verbal French communication skills

• Small team with high impact
• Strong ownership and significant autonomy
• Early-stage environment where pragmatism, prioritization, and hands-on execution matter more than perfect specs or rigid processes
• Home assignment as part of the hiring process