Quality Assurance Analyst (Pilot / Co-Pilot)

Blackbird InteractiveVancouver, BC, Canada

30+ days ago

Salary

CA$55,000.00–CA$65,000.00 yearly

Job description

We are looking for Quality Assurance Analysts 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.

Depending on your experience level, you may also be part of creating test plans, guiding specific tests, and assessing issues.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Pluses

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

Schedule

Full time 6 month contract

Morning and evening shifts

4-day work shifts cycling between Monday to Friday

55,000 - $65,000 a year