Job Description
PlaytestCloud:
PlaytestCloud is a platform that provides remote playtesting services for game developers. It allows developers to get valuable feedback on their games by having real players test them and provide insights. The platform aims to help game developers improve their games by identifying potential issues, gathering user feedback, and understanding how players interact with their games.
Job Description:
The job description for a position at PlaytestCloud can vary depending on the specific role you are interested in. However, here is a general overview of some common job positions and their associated responsibilities within a game-testing company like PlaytestCloud:
Game Tester:
- Playtest games remotely on various platforms (smartphones, tablets, computers).
- Provide feedback and insights on gameplay, user experience, bugs, and other relevant aspects.
- Follow test instructions and guidelines provided by the company.
- Communicate effectively with the PlaytestCloud team regarding any issues or concerns encountered during playtesting sessions.
- Complete surveys or questionnaires related to the games tested.
Test Coordinator:
- Manage the recruitment and selection process of playtesters.
- Coordinate and schedule playtesting sessions according to project requirements.
- Communicate with game developers to ensure clear instructions and objectives are provided for each playtesting session.
- Monitor the progress and quality of playtesting sessions.
- Analyze playtester feedback and compile reports for game developers.
- Provide support and assistance to playtesters when necessary.
Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst:
- Conduct thorough testing of games to identify bugs, glitches, and other issues.
- Create and execute test plans and test cases.
- Document and report identified issues using bug tracking systems.
- Collaborate with game developers to reproduce and understand reported bugs.
- Verify bug fixes and conduct regression testing.
- Provide feedback and suggestions for improving game quality and user experience.
Data Analyst:
- Analyze playtesting data and feedback to identify patterns, trends, and actionable insights.
- Create reports and visualizations to communicate findings to internal teams or game developers.
- Collaborate with other teams to define metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) for evaluating game performance.
- Conduct statistical analysis and apply data mining techniques to extract valuable information.
- Assist in designing and implementing experiments to gather specific data.
How much money will I earn?
The payout for each playtest can differ based on the tasks involved and the duration of the playtest. The specific reward payment for a playtest will be mentioned in the invitation email sent to you. It’s important to note that the qualification test is unpaid. Typically, a playtest and survey lasting 15 minutes have a reward of $9 USD (payments can also be made in GBP), but if you have any doubts, please refer to the invitation email for the exact reward amount.