QA Engineer

Gaming? Check. Esports? Check. Hardware? Check. Software? Check. We could go on and on.  The point is we've been helping gamers get better since 2001.  In fact, Esports pros have won more money using SteelSeries products than any other brand and we're just getting started. Esports and Gaming are multi-billion-dollar industries, and we're going to continue supporting them through innovative gear and software gamers need and love.  We believe in being true to the gaming community, which means being true to ourselves. We create products that help the best of the best be better, and products that help the not-so-good feel not-so-bad.  Most of us are gamers, but you don't have to be, we promise!  Just don't be surprised if you become one within a few weeks of starting! 

ABOUT YOU:

We are looking for people that believe in collective product ownership, that the product we defined always try to solve a problem for gamers, and someone who are open to mentoring and being mentored. We have multiple product teams and software services in development with interesting tech problems to solve. If the opportunity to stretch yourself and learn new skills, to have collaborative, constructive conversations with other engineers, designers, and product managers about how to better our products, and the belief that we are always trying to create better product for gamers, this might be the place for you.

As a QA Engineer, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and performance of our software and hardware products, working across multiple teams to support a global ecosystem of gaming gear and companion software. Your work will directly impact the experience of millions of gamers worldwide by helping us deliver robust, high-performance, and reliable solutions.

NECESSARY SKILLS:

• 2–3 years of experience in QA, test automation, or software/firmware validation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).
• Ability to define and implement a test strategy in Agile/Lean teams.
• Strong understanding of software quality processes and standards (e.g., ISTQB).
• Proficient in designing, writing, and maintaining clear and effective test cases and test plans.
• Experience identifying, reporting, and tracking bugs and issues through tools like JIRA, YouTrack, or similar.
• Hands-on experience with manual and automated testing (desktop software or “heavy clients” is a plus).
• Familiar with tools like Jenkins, GitHub, SquashTM.
• Ability to work independently and with other testing teams across different region.
• Excellent communication skills, with fluency in English (and preferably Chinese).
• Comfortable collaborating across distributed, international teams.
• Passion for gaming, audio, or consumer technology is a strong plus.

GOOD TO HAVE:

• Experience automating UI or integration tests.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g., Python, JavaScript).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and pipelines.
• Understanding of performance or load testing tools.
• Experience working closely with firmware or hardware teams.

WITHIN 1 MONTH YOU WILL:

• Get familiar with our QA processes, tools, and software/hardware platforms.
• Contribute to test execution and validation of upcoming features.
• Collaborate with developers to understand systems under test.

WITHIN 3 MONTHS YOU WILL:

• Design and maintain test plans for key product lines.
• Independently drive test case creation, execution, and reporting.
• Proactively identify and help fix product issues and quality gaps.

WITHIN 9 MONTHS YOU WILL:

• Be a trusted QA owner for one or more product lines.
• Lead test efforts across cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of QA tools, strategies, and processes.

FUN STUFF:

We offer competitive pay, great benefits, and an awesome workplace with people who love gaming and technology.