Nintendo

Certification Tester I - Nintendo Careers Site

In short

This is an on-site Certification Tester I role at Nintendo of America in Redmond, WA, focused on compatibility testing of first-, second-, and third-party software titles against Nintendo's quality standards. The job involves writing up defects, communicating bugs, participating in multiplayer testing, and following security protocols. It requires at least 6 months of game testing experience, familiarity with Jira and TestRail, strong communication skills, and a valid passport for possible travel; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Certification Tester I
Nintendo of America
About Nintendo of America: From the launch of the Nintendo Entertainment System™ more than 30 years ago, Nintendo's mission has been to create smiles through unique entertainment experiences. Nintendo of America Inc. partners closely with Nintendo Co., Ltd., to bring Nintendo's iconic and cherished franchises including Mario™, Donkey Kong™, The Legend of Zelda™, Metroid™, Animal Crossing™, Pikmin™ and Splatoon™ across the Americas through video games, hardware systems, and collaborations with partners on other entertainment initiatives like feature films and theme parks.
Summary
Responsible for compatibility testing of first-, second-, and third-party software titles, ensuring they adhere to Nintendo quality standards.
Description of Duties
•Performs compatibility testing on submitted software.
•Write up defects found.
•Communicate effectively about general bugs found.
•Participate in multiplayer testing.
•Understand and comply with security protocols.
•May assist in administrative tasks, such as inventory, device management, and organizing multiplayer testing.
Summary of Requirements
•At least 6 months of game testing experience.
•Can demonstrate ability to research and write bugs.
•Experience performing testcases.
•Basic understanding of QA methodologies.
•Experience using Jira or other bug tracking tools.
•Experience using TestRail or other testcase databases.
•Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•Familiarity with MS Office, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and OneNote.
•Must be a collaborative self-starter who can work independently and as part of a team.
•Must be flexible and able to pivot from one task to another as priorities shift.
•Must be detail oriented and have strong organizational skills.
•Needs valid passport.
•May be required to travel domestically and internationally.
•High school diploma or equivalent.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States to be considered. Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.
This position is on-site in Redmond, WA.
This position includes the base pay range listed below, potential for a semi-annual discretionary performance bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.
Pay Range: $24.42–$34.16 USD (hourly)

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