Blizzard Entertainment · 12 hours ago
Senior Compatibility Analyst | Irvine, CA
Irvine, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$23.85/hr - $44.12/hr
5+ years expBlizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences, known for its iconic video game universes. The Senior Compatibility Analyst will leverage their technical expertise to resolve complex hardware and software issues, develop training materials, and mentor team members while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure product quality objectives are met.
MMO GamesSoftwareVideo Games
Responsibilities
Use advanced testing methodologies to create and execute test plans, designs, and closures, and maintain test libraries
Ensure requirements and risks are consistently addressed throughout the software development life cycle (SDLC)
Conduct interoperability, performance, and network emulation tests across all platforms and provide detailed technical analysis of the results
Develop and implement scripts and tools that significantly increase automation coverage
Proactively collaborate with software developers and hardware vendors to resolve issues and achieve test objectives
Analyze test data and results to identify patterns and improve engineering quality
Build, troubleshoot, and maintain computer systems, servers, and virtual machines
Utilize and propose new measures and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to validate and report software quality
Leverage and adhere to departmental Service Level Agreements (SLAs) using project management tools like JIRA and testing tools like TestRail
Approach software development with a "gray-box" perspective, using developer tools to create custom test scenarios
Support in the creation and maintenance of system libraries, and support the configuration, deployment and management of specialized system setups
Partner and collaborate with others in developing knowledge and skills through training and constructive feedback
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5 years experience in software or hardware testing
Strong experience testing Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch
High School diploma or equivalent required
Advanced knowledge of computer processors, memory, graphics, network technologies, and virtual machines
Highly proficient in installing and maintaining all supported Windows and macOS operating systems
Advanced ability to leverage software development and debugging tools
Proven ability to analyze and interpret data/workflows, recognize critical issues, and raise concerns
Be an expert in one or more software testing methodologies
Excellent written and verbal communication, planning, organization, and time management skills
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in a related field preferred
CompTIA A+ and Network+ certification or equivalent
ISTQB Certified Tester Advanced Level (CTAL) or equivalent
Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
White box testing experience
Proficient in at least one programming language such as Python
High level of gaming knowledge and/or skill
Passion for Blizzard's line of products and services
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance
401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching
Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave
Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others
If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance
Company
Blizzard Entertainment
Blizzard Entertainment develops and publishes gaming software and computer games such as World of Warcraft, Hearthstone and StarCraft.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Walter Kong
SVP, Head of Development, Live Games/Mobile
Jamie Ortiz
Associate Production Manager, Creative Development
Recent News
2026-01-22
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