Senior Technical QA Analyst (Publishing)

Overview

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Tech QA Analyst to join our Publishing team in Warsaw. Publishing QA is a team working across various projects, and has successfully supported releases of projects like Cyberpunk 2077 on Switch 2, ongoing Cyberpunk 2077 patches and The Witcher 3 REDkit. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and stability of our games, and we are looking for candidates with a strong technical background and a deep understanding of QA methodologies and tools. If you are passionate about games and have a proven track record in QA, we want to hear from you!

Daily responsibilities

• Take ownership of QA responsibilities for multiple titles simultaneously, from early development through release.
• Coordinate testing workflows with external QA partners, setting expectations and verifying delivery quality.
• Conduct comprehensive testing of video games, focusing on technical aspects such as automation, rendering, engine stability and performance.
• Identify, report, and verify bugs related to technical aspects of the game like performance and stability.
• Develop and maintain detailed technical-focused test checklists, adapting them as game features evolve.
• Ensure checklists fully cover critical technical systems, continuously improving test coverage and depth.
• Collaborate closely with development, design, and UX teams to ensure the technical experience aligns with both creative intent and technical requirements.
• Provide constructive feedback on design and UX aspects to support meaningful iteration.
• Document testing processes, issue logs, and testing results; ensure QA documentation is organized and accessible to relevant stakeholders.
• Represent the company's QA standards and product quality to external studios and partners.
• Test the performance, usability, and stability of gameplay features across target platforms.
• Analyze technical data and QA reports to support and solidify decision-making and risk management around technical features.
• Ensure consistent performance, stability and integrity parity across platforms (PC, consoles, etc.).

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tech QA Analyst or in a similar role, minimum 5 years.
• Proven experience in cooperation with external partners, as a coordinator or person who was planning tasks and managing time.
• At least one AAA or AA project finished and delivered.
• Strong knowledge of testing methodologies and experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal, Unity, Godot, REDkit).
• Strong knowledge of asset creation pipelines in various external software (e.g., 3DSMax, Maya, Blender).
• Proven experience working with various consoles (Sony PlayStation 4, Sony PlayStation 5, Microsoft Xbox One, Microsoft Xbox Series, PC, Steam Deck, Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, MacOS).
• Ability to develop complex test strategies that encompass integration, stress, and performance testing.
• Experience using testing tools and frameworks to optimize testing efficiency and effectiveness.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to think systematically to drive quality improvements.
• Experience in creating and maintaining technical documentation and test reports.
• Fluency in English and a passion for gaming.

Nice to have

• Technical degree.
• Artistic understanding of game development.
• Passion in gaming and technology improvement.
• Experience with programming (especially C++).

Working mode

Relocation to Warsaw is required. Office-first: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full-time or hybrid mode.

Relocation support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings.
• Relocation assistance – processing your legalization operations, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and for your spouse or partner.

Health & well-being

• Private medical healthcare – a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation, also accessible for your partner and relatives.
• Life insurance – comprehensive pension and insurance plans.
• Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company.
• Psychological and psychiatrist care – free mental health support and well-being webinars.
• Sports card – access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city.
• Menstrual leave – one day off for employees suffering severe period symptoms that interrupt their work.
• RED Parents Network – support for working parents, including childcare benefits and family-friendly events.
• RED Summer Camp for Kids – a summer program for children aged 5–12, mostly paid by the company.

Perks & professional growth

• A welcome pack filled with goodies.
• Trainings, lectures, and courses – internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes.
• Access to a cafeteria platform with subscription benefits, additional medical packages, vouchers and codes for shops and cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Gifts for newborns and regular chances to get cool swag.

Social activities & life in the office

• Dog-friendly office.
• Regular social events at the studio.
• Healthy selections – canteens.
• Truly international working environment.
• Sustainable campus powered by renewable energy, including our own solar panels, green zones, green open-air work and social area, EV and hybrid car charging points, flower meadows and eco-activities.
• Designated bicycle space, repair equipment and showers.
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress code.

Compensation

Estimated pay range for this position: 15,400 – 26,500 PLN gross monthly. Final offers depend on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.

Type of contract: Employment Contract ("Umowa o pracę").