Senior Quality Assurance
Redwood City, CA
Engineering – Engineering /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
At Bellota Labs, we are a fast-paced, hypergrowth startup poised to revolutionize the gaming world with ClubWPT Gold—a groundbreaking product from the World Poker Tour. Driven by innovation, game integrity, and exceptional customer experiences, we are on a mission to set new standards in online gaming. We are now looking for a Senior Quality Assurance to join our team, playing a critical role in ensuring the quality, performance, and reliability of our platform. If you are passionate about cutting-edge technology and building robust, scalable systems, this is your chance to shape the future of online gaming with us!
Key Responsibilities:
- Test Strategy and Planning:
- Design, implement, and maintain comprehensive test plans and test cases for functional, integration, regression, and performance testing, tailored for gaming experiences.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define quality requirements for upcoming features and releases, aligning with the expectations of a gaming audience.
- Lead the development of test strategies, advising on best practices and identifying areas for risk mitigation.
- Bug Tracking and Reporting:
- Manage and prioritize reported issues, working closely with development teams to resolve critical bugs that could impact gaming experiences.
- Conduct root cause analysis for high-impact issues and collaborate on corrective actions to prevent recurring quality issues.
- Regularly generate and communicate quality metrics and status reports to stakeholders to maintain transparency.
- Mentorship and Team Leadership:
- Mentor junior QA team members, sharing best practices, automation techniques, and troubleshooting strategies specific to gaming QA.
- Lead test planning sessions, code reviews for test scripts, and retrospectives, driving continuous improvement in QA processes.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Serve as a primary QA point of contact within cross-functional teams, facilitating the seamless integration of QA processes with development, product, and design.
- Advocate for quality throughout all project phases, ensuring gaming projects meet the highest standards before release.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 3+ years of QA experience in game testing — ideally within the poker, real-money gaming, or social casino industry.
- Strong understanding of poker fundamentals (e.g., hand rankings, gameplay flow, table dynamics, tournaments) — whether through professional experience or a personal passion for the game.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a player-first mindset and a sharp eye for game balance, fairness, and user experience.
- Proven track record of delivering high-quality products in Agile environments, especially for gaming or interactive entertainment applications.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work closely with developers, designers, and product managers to refine gameplay and resolve edge cases.
What Sets Bellota Labs Apart?
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a team that values respect, innovation, and collaboration.
- Professional Growth: Access opportunities for development in a supportive environment.
- Competitive Benefits: Enjoy medical, vision, and dental insurance, paid leave, and PTO.
- Positive Culture: Thrive in a workplace that blends professionalism with an uplifting atmosphere.
- Impact: Contribute to the delivery of secure, compliant, and exceptional customer service experiences.
$100,000 - $170,000 a year
Join us at Bellota Labs and become a key player in shaping the future of online gaming with ClubWPT Gold. If you are passionate about innovation, dedicated to excellence, and eager to make an impact in a fast-growing startup environment, we would love to hear from you. Together, we will create unforgettable gaming experiences and set new standards in the industry. Your journey to redefine the future of gaming starts here!
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
