Job Description

Who are we hiring?

As a QA Tester at MSG (Madison Square Garden) Ventures, you will plan and execute tests for applications, games and tools while assuring high quality releases for mobile, PC, VR/AR platforms and eventually the Sphere venue platform. This role will work most closely with the QA Lead.

What will you do?

• Collaborate with Product and Development teams to identify test requirements and plan testing for new features and content for PC, mobile and VR/AR applications.
• You will be integrated within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) from Test Planning to Test Plan and Test Case creation to manually execute (and potentially automate) said test cases for features and build internal/external releases.
• In an Agile-Scrum methodology environment, you will attend and participate in agile meetings keeping all involved in projects including stakeholders with up-to-date information on test progression.
• Meticulously record test results using Test Rail and Jira and follow up with written tickets from creation to “Done.”
• As a QA team member, you will actively look for ways to improve the QA Department which includes process, workflows, test quality/velocity, etc.
  
  

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in software development as a Quality Assurance manual tester is required. Games industry experience is preferred.
• Written Test Plans and Test Cases from small features to new app / tool development against different sets of devices, browsers, hardware, and operating systems. A plus if you have done this but for mobile social games or PC/Console games.
• Experienced tester for iOS, Android, VR/AR, PC, and web-based applications which include but not limited to games, apps, and tools.
• Have utilized bug tracking software like Jira and Test Case management programs like Test Rail (or similar).
• Great oral, written and listening skills and time management skills.
• We are looking for a person that not only can work alone but strives as a team player.
• You are curious about the inner workings of a product, but most importantly, you are passionate at what you do, and it shows.
  
  

Nice to Have

• Experience with Agile-Scrum methodology.
• Additional games development skills and interests (game engineering, production, game design, game art, graphic design) a definite plus, including familiarity with Adobe Creative Cloud, Unity, Unreal and other common games industry software.
• Familiar with writing and/or running test automation scripts.
  
  

The Company requires that all individuals, subject to certain limited exceptions, be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The Company will consider requests for reasonable accommodations regarding this requirement.

Why is MSG for me?

With MSG Sphere, we are creating an entirely new medium that will deliver immersive entertainment experiences at an unparalleled scale. Beyond a venue, Sphere is a multi-sensory platform with experiential technology programming directly to your senses. You will see in ways never imagined, hear with every fiber of your being, and experience like never before. To deliver on this promise, we are building the largest immersive venue in the world, MSG Sphere at The Venetian in Las Vegas, with a second Sphere venue planned for London, pending necessary approvals. To create immersive experiences, and content unique to Sphere, we are growing our full stack creative, experience, design, production and engineering team across our Burbank studio in Los Angeles and Ventures headquarters in New York.

We focus on Career Development and Invest in YOU

Candidates who have completed 60 credits of college-level coursework (representing 2 years), or have shown similar self-development through certifications, trade school coursework, etc. are preferred. Educational requirements may differ from job to job based on the role.

We value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds

At MSG we value diversity and are looking for extraordinary employees of all backgrounds! MSG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health choices, national origin, citizenship, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, MSG complies with all applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in all locations.