Senior Functional Tester
United States
Job Description
Senior Functional Tester
San Jose, California

Job Summary

Detail-oriented and passionate Game QA Tester to join our Quality Assurance team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience testing games across multiple platforms and input methods, with a strong understanding of game mechanics, usability, and player experience.

Key Responsibilities

  • Perform functional, regression, exploratory, compatibility, and usability testing for games.
  • Test games across Web and Native platforms.
  • Validate gameplay mechanics, UI/UX, audio, performance, save/load functionality, and multiplayer features (where applicable).
  • Execute test cases and create comprehensive bug reports with clear reproduction steps, screenshots, videos, and logs.
  • Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing for new builds.
  • Collaborate closely with developers, designers, and product teams to ensure timely issue resolution.
  • Identify gameplay inconsistencies and provide constructive feedback to improve the overall player experience.
  • Ensure compatibility across different browsers, operating systems, devices, and screen resolutions where applicable.
  • Participate in release readiness activities and maintain high-quality standards throughout the development lifecycle.

Skill Requirements

  • 3–5 years of professional experience in Game Testing / Game Quality Assurance.
  • Hands-on experience testing Web-based and Native games.
  • Experience testing games using multiple input methods, including:

  * Keyboard & Mouse
  * Trackpad
  * Game Controllers
  • Strong understanding of game testing methodologies, defect life cycle, and QA best practices.
  • Experience with bug tracking and test management tools such as Jira, TestRail, Azure DevOps, or similar.
  • Excellent analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced Agile environment.

Other Requirements

  • Experience testing games on Xbox and PlayStation 5 (PS5) platforms.
  • Familiarity with console certification guidelines and platform-specific testing practices.
  • Experience testing multiplayer, online services, achievements/trophies, and controller compatibility.
  • Basic understanding of game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine is an added advantage.
Maximum Salary (US):  99000
Minimum Salary (US):  59000
Information at a Glance

Why HCLTech?

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026 totaled $14.8 billion. 

 

Compensation and Benefits

A candidate’s pay within the range will depend on their skills, experience, education, and other factors permitted by law. This role may also be eligible for performance-based bonuses subject to company policies. In addition, this role is eligible for the following benefits subject to company policies: medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, life, accidental death & dismemberment, and disability insurance; employee assistance program; 401(k) retirement plan; 10 days of paid time off per year (some positions are eligible for need-based leave with no designated number of leave days per year); and 10 paid holidays per year.