Game Tester

Haystack is hiring a remote Game Tester to support a cutting-edge mobile gaming incubator and QA partner. The role focuses on testing unreleased mobile titles, identifying bugs and performance issues, and providing feedback to improve gameplay and UX/UI.

• Perform comprehensive QA testing on unreleased mobile games across iOS and Android.

• Execute functional testing and regression testing to identify software bugs and performance bottlenecks.

• Create detailed bug reports with reproduction steps, device hardware logs, and screen recordings.

• Provide qualitative feedback on game mechanics, difficulty scaling, and UI intuitiveness.

• Collaborate with remote team members using Slack and project management tools to support fast sprint feedback loops.

• Must be 18+ years old.

• Reliable high-speed internet connection for downloading and testing large game builds.

• Proficiency with iOS and Android ecosystems and familiarity with mobile hardware specifications.

• Strong attention to detail to spot graphical glitches, logic errors, and localization issues.

• Strong written communication skills for clear, technical bug reports and user experience surveys.

• Previous experience with mobile apps or beta testing environments (preferred).

• Pay: $500–$600 per month (average).

• Schedule: Flexible side-gig, approximately 5–10 hours per week.

• Location: 100% remote work-from-home.

• Perks: Early access to upcoming mobile game releases and potential pathway into a Game QA career.