Game Tester Jobs
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Game QA testing is one of the most accessible entry points into the gaming industry. Find game tester jobs worldwide with competitive salaries and clear career progression.

Entry
Level Friendly
$35-70k
Salary Range
No
Degree Required
Clear
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What Do Game Testers Do?

Game testers (also called QA testers) systematically play games to find bugs, glitches, and issues before public release. Unlike casual gaming, testing involves methodical approaches to break the game.

Daily tasks include executing test cases, writing detailed bug reports, verifying fixes, and ensuring games work across different platforms and configurations. You might test the same level hundreds of times looking for edge cases.

The role is perfect for those who want to enter gaming without programming skills. Your gaming knowledge and attention to detail are your main qualifications.

Day in the Life

  • 09:00Team standup - discuss yesterday's bugs and today's focus areas
  • 09:30Execute test cases for new build, document any issues
  • 12:00Lunch break
  • 13:00Regression testing - verify fixed bugs are actually resolved
  • 15:00Ad-hoc/exploratory testing - try to break the game creatively
  • 17:00Write up bug reports, update test documentation

QA Career Progression

Game testing offers clear career advancement. Many industry leaders started in QA before moving into production, design, or development.

Junior QA Tester

$35k - $45k

Attention to detail, gaming knowledge, basic PC skills

QA Tester

$45k - $55k

1-2 years experience, bug tracking tools, test case writing

Senior QA Tester

$55k - $70k

3+ years, mentoring, specialisation (localisation, compliance)

QA Lead

$70k - $90k

Team management, test planning, stakeholder communication

QA Manager

$85k - $120k

Department leadership, process development, budgeting

Automation QA

$65k - $100k

Programming skills, test automation frameworks, CI/CD

Essential Skills for Game Testers

✓Attention to detail and patience
✓Clear written communication for bug reports
✓Gaming knowledge across genres and platforms
✓Basic understanding of game development
✓Familiarity with bug tracking tools (Jira, TestRail)
✓Ability to reproduce issues consistently
✓Systematic and methodical approach
✓Platform knowledge (PC, Console, Mobile)

Top Companies Hiring Game Testers

Both dedicated QA companies and major game studios hire testers. Outsourcing companies like Keywords offer great entry points, while in-house studio QA provides deeper game knowledge.

Keywords Studios

Global

Largest games QA outsourcing company

Pole To Win

Global

QA, localisation, and player support

EA

US, UK, Canada

In-house QA for EA titles

Rockstar Games

US, UK

AAA game development QA

Ubisoft

Global

In-house and QA studios worldwide

Activision Blizzard

US, UK, Europe

Major publisher QA operations

Game Tester Job Board

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QA & Testing Jobs(1 job)

Content creation and video production set-up — Esports Broadcast Student Talent at Grand Canyon University

Esports Broadcast Student Talent

Part-time
Grand Canyon UniversitySyndicatedPhoenix, ArizonaMinimum wage
Broadcast observingEquipment set-upVALORANT
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All Gaming Jobs(23 jobs)

Gaming room with multiple monitors — E-Sports Coach at Paul D. Camp Community College

E-Sports Coach

Part-time
Paul D. Camp Community CollegeSyndicatedSuffolk, Virginia$8,400
Competitive esports coachingRecruitmentGame scheduling
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Player focused on competitive gameplay — Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition at Team Liquid

Senior Manager, Global Talent Acquisition

Full-time
Team LiquidSyndicatedUtrecht, Netherlands
Full-cycle recruitmentGlobal talent acquisitionSourcing and interviewing
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Content creation and video production set-up — Esports Production – Broadcast Technology Operations at KRAFTON

Esports Production – Broadcast Technology Operations

Contract
KRAFTONSyndicatedSeoul, South Korea
Broadcast video and audio systemsFly-pack designEquipment procurement
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Gaming room with multiple monitors — Creative Producer at Team Liquid

Creative Producer

Full-time
Team LiquidSyndicatedJakarta, Indonesia
Video productionCreative directionConcept development
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Esports tournament with players competing — Marketing Manager at Team Liquid

Marketing Manager

Full-time
Team LiquidSyndicatedSão Paulo, Brazil
Campaign planningBrand partnershipsEsports marketing
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Esports arena with neon lights — Marketing Manager at Team Liquid

Marketing Manager

Full-time
Team LiquidSyndicatedSanta Monica, California$75,000–$80,000 base plus bonus
Integrated campaignsEsports audiencesBrand partnerships
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Gaming arena with players at workstations — Student Esports Commentator at Southern New Hampshire University

Student Esports Commentator

Part-time
Southern New Hampshire UniversitySyndicatedNew Hampshire$13–$15/hour
ShoutcastingTwitch and DiscordStreamlabs OBS or vMix
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Esports arena with neon lights — General Manager, League of Legends at Fnatic

General Manager, League of Legends

Full-time
FnaticSyndicatedBerlin, Germany
Esports team leadershipLeague of LegendsPeople management
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Gaming event with vibrant lighting — Market Community Lead – League of Legends DACH at Riot Games

Market Community Lead – League of Legends DACH

Full-time
Riot GamesSyndicatedBerlin, Germany
Community managementCreator partnershipsMarketing communications
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Gaming arena with players at workstations — Social Media Intern / Working Student at G2 Esports

Social Media Intern / Working Student

Intern
G2 EsportsSyndicatedBerlin or remote (EU)
Social media managementContent creationCommunity engagement
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Player focused on competitive gameplay — Senior Esports Events Production Manager at Riot Games

Senior Esports Events Production Manager

Full-time
Riot GamesSyndicatedBerlin, Germany
Live broadcast and event productionVendor managementContracting and budgeting
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Esports team strategy session — Junior Partnerships Manager at G2 Esports

Junior Partnerships Manager

Full-time
G2 EsportsSyndicatedBerlin or remote (EU)
Partnership managementBusiness developmentProject organisation
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Player focused on competitive gameplay — Lenovo Esports and Gaming Lab Graduate Assistant at NC State University

Lenovo Esports and Gaming Lab Graduate Assistant

Part-time
NC State UniversitySyndicatedRaleigh, North Carolina$17/hour
Event planningLive streamingSpace management
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Esports tournament with players competing — Head Coach, eSports (League of Legends) at Savannah College of Art and Design

Head Coach, eSports (League of Legends)

Full-time
Savannah College of Art and DesignSyndicatedAtlanta, Georgia
Collegiate esports coachingLeague of LegendsOverwatch
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Esports team strategy session — Senior Esports Production Manager at Riot Games

Senior Esports Production Manager

Full-time
Riot GamesSyndicatedBerlin, Germany
Esports event productionBroadcast infrastructureVendor and contract management
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Gaming event with vibrant lighting — Finance Intern / Working Student at G2 Esports

Finance Intern / Working Student

Intern
G2 EsportsSyndicatedBerlin or remote (EU)
Finance and accountingAttention to detailRecord keeping
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Esports tournament with players competing — Production Manager at ESL FACEIT Group

Production Manager

Full-time
ESL FACEIT GroupSyndicatedKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Live event and broadcast productionProduction budgetingVendor and RFP management
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Content creation and video production set-up — Working Student / Intern – Creators at G2 Esports

Working Student / Intern – Creators

Intern
G2 EsportsSyndicatedBerlin or remote (EU)
Creator scouting and outreachPartner communicationEvent coordination
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Gaming arena with players at workstations — Sr. Esports Production Manager at Riot Games

Sr. Esports Production Manager

Full-time
Riot GamesSyndicatedBerlin, Germany
Large-scale live event productionBroadcast signal pathsPhysical production
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Esports team strategy session — Student Esports Content Team Manager at Southern New Hampshire University

Student Esports Content Team Manager

Part-time
Southern New Hampshire UniversitySyndicatedNew Hampshire$13–$15/hour
OBSvMixBroadcast scheduling
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Gaming event with vibrant lighting — eSports Production Assistant at Colorado Mesa University

eSports Production Assistant

Part-time
Colorado Mesa UniversitySyndicatedGrand Junction, Colorado
OBSStream set-upAudio and camera
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Gaming room with multiple monitors — Commercial Partnership Planner & Inventory Analyst at ESL FACEIT Group

Commercial Partnership Planner & Inventory Analyst

Full-time
ESL FACEIT GroupSyndicatedRemote (EU or US)£45,000–£50,000 (UK); $60,000–$67,000 (US); €50,000–€58,000 (EU) base
Esports sponsorshipPricing and packagingCommercial data and KPIs
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Esports arena with neon lights — Head Coach, Esports at Keene State College

Head Coach, Esports

Full-time
Keene State CollegeSyndicatedKeene, New Hampshire$44,000–$45,000 a year (anticipated)
Varsity esports coachingRecruitingPractice planning
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