Associate Software Quality Assurance Engineer
Chicago, IL

Job Description

Scientific Games is dedicated to being the industry's only global solutions provider with products that will enhance the entire gaming operation, both on the casino floor and behind the scenes.

Our products continue to grow from proven successful brands. Scientific Games' compelling content and proprietary solutions engage players and empower customers because of our use of cutting-edge technology, products, and content including

* Electronic gaming machines for commercial and tribal casinos, video lottery, central determination, licensed betting office, arcade and bingo markets
* An extensive library of proprietary and licensed brand game content, that includes some of the hottest entertainment brands, designed to maximize player enjoyment and operator's return on investment
* Innovative electronic table games, card shufflers, chip sorters, multi-terminal and multi-game configurations linked to virtual, hybrid and live games

At Scientific Games, we are committed to making the best games, platforms and systems in the world. We are looking for smart, passionate and creative people to join our team and help us transform the gaming world. We are a global, industry-leading gaming technology company that embraces challenge, fosters an inclusive culture, values integrity, innovation and winning, and is committed to developing and supporting its people.

Join us and let's make games!

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for developing and executing tests on new and existing products to ensure that they meet the requisite functional, technical, and regulatory compliance and maintain high overall product quality. Responsible for having an understanding of the software test methodologies and procedures in order to ensure testing efficiency and high level of quality.

Essential Job Functions:

* Develop and execute test plans and test scripts for new and existing game themes and operating systems
* Follow all of the SQA Work Instructions on a daily basis
* Submit, track, and assist with escalation, if needed, any product issues found during testing to ensure that they are resolved
* Utilize all required databases for SQA functions and testing
* Provide input to the weekly project status report for each assigned project
* Provide detailed Completion Report at the end of each project
* Interface with other members of Product Development in order to effectively communicate and assist with resolution of all reported issues in a timely manner before the gaming product is released
* Understanding of software test methodologies/procedures and the overall product development lifecycle
* Reproduce issues when necessary in order to assist software development in resolving issues
* Assist the SQA Department on special projects
* Introduce process improvement initiatives
* Establish key contacts with upstream organizations that have a direct impact on SQA
* Attend OS Dev and Game Dev Code Reviews

Position Requirements

Qualifications:

* Academic and/or working knowledge of Visual Studio
* Academic and/or work experience with C and/or C++ and/or C#
* Academic and/or working knowledge of Linux/Unix/Windows
* Academic and/or proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Education:

* Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Computer Science preferred
* 0 - 2 year of relevant SQA work experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

* Working knowledge of computer operation and principles of computer hardware
* Basic knowledge of real-time embedded systems
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Ability to communicate and collaborate with other team members
* Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment
* Detail-oriented and organized

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Scientific Games Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, "SG") are engaged in highly regulated gaming and lottery businesses. As a result, certain SG employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. In order to ensure SG complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, SG requires all of its employees to meet those requirements that are necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with SG (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SG conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SG is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.