Apex Systems, Inc.
Gaming & Media - Software Test Engineer 3
Vancouver, BC
Jul 8, 2025
Contract
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Job#: 2080499

Job Description:

Join a leading game development studio located in Vancouver, Canada, and become a part of the team behind an iconic game franchise. Our mission is to shape the future of this beloved IP and push the boundaries of entertainment platforms and devices. Our team is a blend of creative and technical talent from across the industry, working together to exceed fan expectations and explore new possibilities. We are committed to our values, fostering respect, inclusion, a growth mindset, and resilience, all while prioritizing our teams well-being. Come join us and lets achieve great things together!


Worlds Development Support


The Development Support team member works with development teams to provide early testing, documentation creation (e.g. test cases and test briefs, QA Confluence pages), and handles basically anything that could potentially keep a Core QA team member out of the game. They provide feedback to the QA Leads on the health of their area/feature(s) and to the development team on the testing of their area/feature(s). They are the primary contact for our QA team, fielding design questions from Core QA and are the initial development teams first point of contact for asks on the status of testing, or to adjust the testing Core QA needs to complete.



Requirements:

• Multiple development cycles, experience with a focus on Environments

• Demonstrated understanding of:

  • Cover Functionality Testing:
  • Cover is present, functional, and appropriately placed within levels to support all player cover actions (e.g., vaulting, peeking, and shooting).
  • Cover placements that negatively affect gameplay, such as blocking player movement or obstructing sightlines.
  • Collision & Geometry Testing:
  • Gaps, seams, and holes in the geometry of levels that may lead to visual or gameplay problems.
  • Floating or misplaced environment geometry and props, ensuring all elements sit properly within the level.
  • Navmesh Testing:
  • Navmesh areas are correct and complete, ensuring smooth pathfinding for AI and NPCs within the level.
  • Asset Testing:
  • Static and animated assets (e.g., vehicles, dumpsters, logs, rocks, etc.) for proper placement and functionality within the level.
  • Set Dressing & Environment Testing:
  • Set dressing elements like grass, flowers, bushes, and other environmental details are correctly placed and behave as intended.
  • Problems related to incorrect material tagging, such as missing or incorrect sounds (e.g., footsteps on the wrong surface type).
  • Text and Signage Testing:
  • Placeholder text or signage issues, such as hot pink textures or “lorem ipsum” text, ensuring all content is final and appropriate.
  • LOD & Texture Quality Testing:
  • Issues related to Level of Detail (LOD) transitions, including popping or visual inconsistencies.
  • Texture-related issues, such as seams, missing textures, blurry textures, or incorrectly scaled textures.
  • Lighting & Shadows Testing:
  • Lighting issues such as seams, missing lights, or black spots within levels.
  • Shadows and lighting effects interact correctly with the environment, including checking for incorrect intensity, color, or positioning of lights.
  • Content Load & VFX Quality Testing:
  • Content loads properly and without errors during gameplay, including textures, models, and effects.
  • VFX Issues, such as incomplete or partial effects (sparks, smoke, snowfall, etc.) in static or animated assets.
  • Vista Testing:
  • Free from white or pixelated borders and low-resolution textures.
  • Meshes and geometry do not clip into vistas or obstruct the player’s view of distant scenes.

    • Experience writing testing instructions or briefs.

    • Experience estimating testing efforts.

    • Willingness to learn new technologies and develop/refine skills.

    • Detailed documentation and organization skills.

    • Clear and concise communication skills, comfortable interfacing with QA and Production teams.


    Recommended:

    • Unreal Engine experience

    • Jira, Confluence, Perforce and SharePoint experience

    • Adaptable teaching skills (teaching to lots of different types of learners)

    • Familiarity with the "Gears of War" series.


    EEO Employer

    Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [email protected] or 844-463-6178.

    Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

    Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

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