Quality Assurance Analyst (Pilot/ Co-Pilot)

Blackbird Interactive is a creative-fueled, future-driven, independent game studio where the best talent in the industry can find long-term careers to help grow their abilities while working on a wide range of projects, which encompass world-class IPs as well as our own creations across multiple genres.

In 2022, we announced that our studio is implementing a four-day work week as well as supporting in-studio, remote within Canada, and hybrid work arrangements as permanent options to our employees.

We are looking for a Quality Assurance Analyst to work on-site alongside a world-leading cross-discipline Virtual Reality and Robotics team at Sanctuary AI, to execute testing and workflow requirements using state-of-the-art virtual reality simulation equipment and proprietary software.

You will operate VR rigs within a “Pilot” role, as well as oversee and collate data within a “CoPilot” role. Longer term, the role may include teleoperating the Studio’s general-purpose robots.

Alongside the operation of the VR rigs, analysts will provide feedback on test cases, workflow improvements, and feature development.

• Pilot state-of-the-art virtual reality equipment, performing a variety of physical test cases to be captured within the Studio’s proprietary software.
• Monitor the actions of, and collate data from, other Analysts using the VR equipment.
• Learn to pilot the VR simulators, and eventually robots, while keeping the integrity of the hardware (motion capture/teleop rig and robot) in mind.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and execute new test cases, best practices, and workflows.
• Effectively communicate the status of test cases to department Leads and development teams.
• Author and update tickets within the project database.
• Provide daily status updates and trends to QA Leadership and the development team.

• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a Quality Assurance role.
• Work on-site for the entirety of the contracted period.
• Basic proficiency with Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies.
• Manual dexterity is required to operate VR equipment.
• Experience with Video Games QA process and testing terminology.
• Working knowledge of business tools such as email, spreadsheets, word processors, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across multiple audiences.
• Ability to work within a highly functional cross-discipline team.
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking & standing for up to 4 hours a day, 4 days a week.

• Strong understanding of Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies.
• Basic working understanding of Linux.
• Proficiency in scripting languages, such as JavaScript or Python.
• Familiarity with 3D packages, or video game engines.
• Experience with database software such as Jira.

• Full time 6 month contract.
• Morning and evening shifts.
• 4-day work shifts cycling between Monday to Friday.