Quality Designer I - #196454

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

About Us: Our Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team is an important part of our development process, consistently delivering actionable insights that support our game teams to optimize software performance and elevate gameplay.

Who do we work with? You will work closely with Respawn Entertainment.

Founded in 2010 by the original creators of the Call of Duty Franchise, Respawn was created with the philosophy that when accomplished people have creative freedom, they'll make extraordinary games that achieve the unexpected. From our roots as an indie studio to joining the expansive roster of studios at Electronic Arts, this remains our guiding principle. We love what we do and want to share our passion with players worldwide. Our shipped titles include critically acclaimed multi-platform games Apex Legends, Titanfall, Titanfall 2, Star WarsTM Jedi: Fallen Order, and Medal of Honor: Above and Beyond.

Join us for the opportunity to create groundbreaking games with some of the best developer talent in the industry.

About the Role: The Quality Designer position will require you to improve the existing test methodology & identify new capabilities. You will oversee the entire quality plan for the Player Investment team and will report to the QA Development Manager and partner directly with the Producer and/or other Designers to establish quality standards and provide both quantitative and qualitative feedback on new features.

Your Responsibilities

Quality Strategy and Test Planning

• Leverage testing skills and methodologies to systematically test the product and share results
• Design, develop, and lead quality strategies for owned features
• Research and propose solutions for increasing test coverage efficiency
  
  

Quality and Data Analysis

• Compile data from multiple sources into cohesive summaries to communicate status and risk
• Use different testing methodologies and analyze feature sets for automation opportunities (Risk-based Testing, Data/AI-driven testing and more)
• Use development tools to guide issue identification upstream and promote defect prevention.
  
  

Collaboration and Communication

• Communicate status and risk through cohesive summaries
• Serve as the communication bridge between development partners and QA teams
• Provide technical, quantitative, and qualitative feedback
• Represent the QA perspective effectively in meetings, ensuring quality standards are prioritized.
  
  

Mentorship and Team Support

• Lead improvements and knowledge sharing across teams
• Promote professional growth within the QA team
• Mentor and support team members in implementing quality strategies
  
  

Our Requirements

Experience and Knowledge

• 4+ years of experience in software development, quality assurance, or game design
• Familiarity with automated testing and common automation tool sets
• Experience with defect and task tracking tools (e.g., JIRA, TestRail)
• Project Management for planning and execution of test strategy and tasks using Scrum/Agile process
  
  

Skills And Abilities

• Understand concepts of defect prevention and containment
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills
• Translate project metrics into data-driven decisions and strategies
  
  

Path To Becoming a Quality Designer

• Learn More about the Quality Verification and Standards (QVS) team at EA.
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• Barbara Homewood had her heart set on becoming a Librarian and is now a Quality Designer at EA. Learn More
• One of our leaders, Ravi Minhas, shares what he is looking for in a Quality Designer. Does this sound like you? Learn More
  
  

Compensation And Benefits

The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant business and candidate factors (e.g. education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

PAY RANGES

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) * $73,200 - $101,700 CAD
  
  

In British Columbia, we offer a package of benefits including vacation (3 weeks per year to start), 10 days per year of sick time, paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave), extended health/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, disability insurance, retirement plan to regular full-time employees. Certain roles may also be eligible for bonus and equity.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

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.