Senior Tech QA Analyst - Audio

Job description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a Senior Tech QA Analyst - Audio to take ownership of quality, stability and performance across our shared audio technologies. Working closely with Audio Code, Sound Design, Music and QA teams, you will be responsible for validating complex audio systems, investigating difficult technical problems and building effective testing solutions. You will work across C++, Unreal Engine and Wwise, using debugging and profiling tools to understand not only when something fails, but why. As a Senior, you will own complex technical quality topics end-to-end, make risk-based recommendations, develop testing and automation solutions, improve pipelines and practices, and help other QA team members grow their technical capabilities. Responsibilities Oversee the stability, performance, and quality of shared audio systems throughout the entire development lifecycle. Create comprehensive test strategies and coverage plans to identify technical risks early and define effective validation approaches. Conduct deep-dive investigations and root-cause analysis on complex audio issues using C++, Unreal Engine, and Wwise. Monitor and validate audio system performance metrics, including CPU usage, memory, streaming, and runtime behavior. Design and maintain automated testing solutions, functional test environments, and debugging tools to increase investigation efficiency. Work closely with Audio Code and Design teams to evaluate technical solutions and provide data-driven quality recommendations. Drive improvements to testing pipelines, workflows, and QA practices by researching and integrating new testing technologies. Manage technical QA efforts across in-house and external teams to ensure consistent coverage for complex audio features. Elevate team capabilities through clear technical documentation, knowledge sharing, workshops, and mentoring. 5+ years of professional experience in technical QA, software testing, or game development with a focus on complex technical systems. Proven track record of owning quality, stability, and performance for technical features throughout the development cycle. Strong practical knowledge of Unreal Engine and C++, with the ability to read, investigate, and debug production code. Proficiency with audio middleware like Wwise, including technical debugging and performance profiling. Expertise in using diagnostic and profiling tools such as Unreal Insights, PIX, or Razor to analyze performance data, logs, and traces. Experience designing and implementing automated or programmatic testing solutions, pipelines, and internal tools. Demonstrated ability to perform root-cause analysis across complex systems to identify and resolve technical issues. Skill in designing comprehensive test strategies and coverage plans for technically complex features. Ability to assess technical quality risks and data-driven insights to make actionable recommendations. Nice to have Professional experience in game audio technology, technical audio, or Audio QA with a shipped PC or console title. Hands-on programming experience, including implementing fixes, tooling, or production features. Expertise in creating test frameworks, internal QA tools, and custom testing infrastructure. Experience with automated testing integrated into CI or development pipelines. Strong understanding of audio programming concepts (DSP, mixing, streaming, voice management) and engine-level performance optimization. Advanced Wwise skills, including integration, optimization, and complex profiling. Experience creating debug levels, instrumentation, or visualization tools for complex systems. Working mode Office-First: working primarily from the Warsaw studio in a full time or hybrid mode. Relocation Support Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered. Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of. Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too. Health & Well-Being Private medical healthcare — a selection of medical plans with dental care and unlimited rehabilitation to choose from, which are also accessible for your partner and relatives. Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones. Annual screenings for cancer prevention covered by the company. Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being initiatives. Sports card — gain access to a wide number of sporting and fitness facilities across the city. Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain. RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events. RED Summer Camp for Kids — a fun summer program for children aged 5–12, majority paid by the company. Perks & Professional Growth A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team. Trainings, lectures, and courses — workshops and trainings for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn! REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive subscription benefits, additional medical packages or vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement. Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag! Social Activities & Life in the Office Dog-friendly office — dog owner? Bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio. Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together. Healthy selections — ​​canteens. Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world. Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog. A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them. An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes. No dress-code — we like to keep it casual. Estimated pay range for this position: 14 200 - 24 400 PLN gross monthly. Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications. Contract type in Poland: Employment contract (umowa o pracę) If you've observed any irregularities (i.e. legal or ethical violations) in our recruitment process, please click here to report them anonymously. #LI_Hybrid To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel and Beyond the Game Blog where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!