Playtest Coordinator, Battlefield QV

EA; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in Guildford is seeking a Playtest Coordinator to facilitate playtesting processes for first-person shooter games. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in game development, strong troubleshooting skills, and a passion for enhancing game quality. This hybrid role involves 3 days onsite per week, offering competitive wellness benefits and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Healthcare coverage

Mental well-being support

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Complimentary games

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in gaming.
• Ability to read logs for troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Configure game clients, servers, and tools for playtests.
• Troubleshoot technical issues during playtests.
• Schedule and host studio playtests.
• Maintain high-quality documentation.

Skills

Experience in PC and console game development

Troubleshooting skills

Experience with first-person shooters

Familiarity with console firmware and SDKs

Job description

Playtest Coordinator, Battlefield QV

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

• Location: Guildford.
• Contract: Permanent.
• Work Model: Hybrid (3 days per week onsite).

The Battlefield Playtest Team are looking for a Playtest Coordinator who is passionate about first person shooters. Our mission is building a better game through objective analysis, and we achieve this through daily playtesting with Battlefield Studios developers and dedicated full-time playtesters. You will be challenged with ensuring the successful execution of playtests. You will report to the Playtest Manager (Europe) in the Experiential Quality group of Battlefield Quality Verification. This is a hybrid remote/in-office role with 3 days per week in office.

Responsibilities

• You will configure game clients, servers, and playtest tools to ensure playtests meet partner requirements.
• You will troubleshoot technical issues live during playtests.
• You will schedule and host studio playtests and ensure shared PCs and consoles are operational.
• You will ensure playtesters have the necessary builds and information to participate in playtests.
• You will identify and address issues affecting playtest success.
• You will maintain high-quality documentation.

Required Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in PC and console game development.
• Experience with console firmware and SDKs.
• Experience reading logs for troubleshooting.
• Experience with first person shooters.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth. We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Entertainment Providers