QA Analyst
Content + Source + Freshness • 13 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
A solid job opportunity for entry-level QA analysts, with a friendly work environment and game industry involvement.
- Engaging work culture in the gaming industry
- Opportunity to enhance QA skills across platforms
- Suitable for entry-level candidates or new graduates
- Entry-level pay is low compared to industry standards
Pros
- Engaging work environment with gaming culture
- Chance to develop QA skills across multiple platforms
- Strong focus on collaboration and team dynamics
Cons
- Entry-level position may have limited upward mobility initially
- The role could involve long hours during testing phases
- Lower salary range typical for junior positions in gaming
Who it's for
Entry-level / Junior • On-site
Good fit
- Entry-level QA testers
- Passionate gamers interested in game development
- Individuals looking to start their career in the gaming sector
Not recommended for
- Highly experienced QA professionals seeking managerial roles
- Candidates preferring remote work exclusively
- Those uninterested in the gaming industry
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
ABOUT OUR STUDIO
Our headquarters is where the gaming culture and Southern California lifestyle meet, creating a vibrant work environment that epitomizes our belief that every day should be well played. Daybreak San Diego is the home of Darkpaw Games, creators of the legendary EverQuest and EverQuest II games. This is also the home of Rogue Planet Games, developer of the award-winning MMOFPS PlanetSide 2.
The perks of working at Daybreak San Diego extend well beyond the beautiful weather in this prime location. Access to the local gym, as well as on-site fitness classes, game nights, and a strong appreciation for the local craft brew scene (we even turned one of our original game servers into an on-site kegerator) are just some of the ways that make working at Daybreak (San Diego) exciting! Working here is about being part of a community.
Find out more about our studio at www.daybreakgames.com.
Description
The Quality Assurance Analyst is responsible for for testing multiple aspects of our video game titles on various platforms ranging from PC, PlayStation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and the Nintendo Switch in the QA Department at Austin, TX reporting to the QA Lead, this position will be responsible for:
- Create and execute test plans
- Collaborate with other analysts and developers to ensure thorough testing of content
- Verify content across multiple environments and platforms
- Identify and test for edge cases outside of expected functionality
- Advocate for the player experience by giving qualitative feedback
- Prioritize tasks as they are assigned to QA
Leader In Craft
- Modern Techniques: Proficient in QA Methodologies and best practices
- Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication
- Proactive: Raises visibility on high severity issues
- Experience: 1 year of quality assurance
- Bonus: Passion for games and Quality Assurance
- End result: Exhibits essential inner team cooperation to ensure the game is improved and ready for customers.
Culture
- Innovative Ownership: Be an owner, build ownersWe know that to succeed means to fail but fail wisely and come back better. Don't do something just because it's always been done that way. Be open to learning from all sources and be willing to teach all. Work smart and pursue your craft with passion.
- Empathy: Walk in their shoesWe take the time to see from the perspectives of our team members and our players. We care deeply, behave positively, and communicate candidly. Emotional intelligence allows our team to act with respect and appreciate each another (and ourselves).
- Collaboration: See the best idea, not have the best ideaWe are better together than by ourselves, so we know that a great idea can come from anywhere. We are committed to hiring the best-fitting team members who amplify our craftsmanship and inspire us all to grow.
- Honesty/Humility: Integrity mattersWe have the self-reflection to hold ourselves accountable and support those who also hold themselves accountable. Be transparent to build trust and a team that is empowered to be bold and authentic. We trust our team members and their feedback.
ABOUT OUR COMPANY
Daybreak Game Company LLC is a recognized worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as DC Universe™ Online, PlanetSide®, EverQuest®, and Dungeons and Dragons Online®, Daybreak creates, develops, and provides compelling online entertainment for millions of gamers worldwide. We are the game publisher for Darkpaw Studios, Rogue Planet Gaming Studio, Dimensional Ink Games, and Standing Stone Games. To top it off, we are making games in three of the coolest cities in the United States: San Diego, Austin, and Boston. We make games that bring people together and build lasting communities and are totally devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience! Find out more about our company at www.daybreakgames.com.
Be Aware of Fraudulent Recruiting Activities
Daybreak Game Company will never ask applicants for social security numbers, date of birth, bank account information or other sensitive information in job applications. Additionally, our recruiters do not communicate with applicants through free e-mail accounts (Gmail, Yahoo, Hotmail) or through online messaging apps (WhatsApp, Hangouts). We will never ask applicants to provide payment during the hiring process or extend an offer without conducting a phone, live video or in-person interview. Please contact Daybreak Game Company's People & Culture team at people@daybreakgames.com if you encounter a recruiter or see a job opportunity that seems suspicious.
*Daybreak Game Company, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.*
