Senior QA Analyst

CD PROJEKT RED

$79K — $130K *
Consumer Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of QA experience, with at least 1-2 in a senior role
  • Proven experience creating and executing complex test plans for gameplay systems
  • Ability to identify quality risks at all development stages
  • Experience with bug documentation tools like JIRA and TestRail
  • Strong understanding of gameplay systems and software interactions
  • Excellent communication skills for cross-functional collaboration
  • Problem-solving capability with attention to detail
  • Familiarity with game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Passion for narrative-driven RPGs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead complex test strategies and plans for gameplay systems and features
  • Collaborate with developers for early quality risk assessments
  • Analyze test coverage gaps and improve test effectiveness
  • Execute root cause analysis on defects
  • Contribute to automation planning and strategy
  • Develop clear test cases as part of Agile teams
  • Monitor game development changes and guide QA for consistency
  • Review and maintain project standards in test documentation
  • Bridge QA and development teams to ensure quality communication
  • Prepare reports on test outcomes for senior management
  • Mentor junior QA Analysts to promote best practices
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to align QA with production goals

Benefits

  • Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, mental)
  • Free mental health support including counseling and webinars
  • 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 holidays annually
  • 401K with employer matching
  • $100 monthly Lifestyle Spending Account for wellness and learning
  • Extra menstrual leave for employees experiencing period pain
  • RED Parents Network offering childcare benefits and family-friendly events
  • Flexible working hours
  • Access to internal trainings and courses for professional growth
  • Welcome pack upon joining the team
  • Dog-friendly office environment
  • Casual dress code promoting comfort at work
Full Job Description
Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior QA Analyst to join our Boston Hub working on Cyberpunk 2, the next game in the Cyberpunk franchise. In this role, you will focus on ensuring the highest gameplay quality by identifying, analyzing, and verifying issues. You will collaborate closely with designers, programmers, artists, and the broader QA team to maintain gameplay consistency, technical integrity, and player engagement throughout the game's development.

Responsibilities
  • Lead the planning and execution of complex test strategies and test plans for large-scale gameplay systems, features, and art implementation.
  • Collaborate with developers and designers during feature development, providing early input on potential quality risks and proposing mitigation strategies.
  • Analyze and identify gaps in test coverage through defect KPIs, proactively improving test effectiveness across product systems and adjusting test case coverage through data as needed.
  • Execute and document root cause analysis on escape issues or repeated defects.
  • Contribute to the planning and strategy of automation efforts.
  • Work as embedded QA on Agile teams to develop and maintain clear test cases and checklists.
  • Monitor ongoing game development and assess the impact of changes, offering guidance to QA teams to ensure continued coverage and consistency.
  • Review, refine, develop and own test documentation created by QA team members and specialists to maintain project standards.
  • Serve as a bridge between QA and development teams, ensuring that quality goals are clearly communicated and met across departments.
  • Prepare detailed reports and actionable insights on test outcomes, presenting key findings to senior management and stakeholders.
  • Mentor and support junior QA Analysts and Specialists, promoting knowledge sharing and adherence to QA best practices.
  • Participate in cross-functional meetings to influence project decision-making and align QA objectives with broader production goals.
  • Gain knowledge of other project areas and support QA and development teams as needed.


Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience working in a QA or similar role, with at least 1-2 years in a senior or leadership capacity.
  • Proven experience in creating and executing test plans and strategies for complex gameplay systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to identify and mitigate quality risks during all stages of development.
  • Experience documenting test processes and bugs using tools like JIRA, TestRail, or equivalent.
  • Strong understanding of gameplay systems and software interactions.
  • Strong ability to analyze experiences and provide meaningful, constructive feedback to development teams.
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Ability to approach problem-solving with attention to detail and clarity.
  • Familiarity with various commercial game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and testing within the editors for those engines.
  • Passion for video games and gameplay systems in narrative-driven RPGs.

Nice to Haves
(Please note that these skills are not required to apply for the position):
  • Basic knowledge of automation tools or scripting for QA processes.
  • Experience working in an Agile environment.
  • Experience in testing multiplayer game elements.


Additional Information

The application window for this position will close by 06/30/2026.

This job is hybrid/in-office.

Health & Well-Being
  • Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
  • Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
  • Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
  • 401K with employer matching.
  • Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) - $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
  • Menstrual leave - employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
  • RED Parents Network - support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth
  • Flexible working hours.
  • Trainings, lectures, and courses - internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
  • A welcome pack filled with goodies - to help you feel right at home once you join the team.

Life in the Office
  • Dog-friendly office - bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There's always a furry friend or two to meet.
  • Truly international working environment - a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
  • No dress-code - we like to keep it casual.

This position is a new role.

Estimated pay range for this position: $79,200 - $130,700 USD annually

At CD PROJEKT RED compensation for our roles in North America are determined based on competitive market data, geographic location, and individual factors tied to business needs. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience, qualifications, and location.

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