Location: Remote
Employment type: Part-time / Contract flexible working hours)
About Us
At Alter-Learning, we’re transforming education through gamified learning. Our STEAM-based educational games empower K-12 students to learn through play—making knowledge engaging, interactive, and fun. We are a diverse, creative team of developers, educators, and designers working remotely from around the world. Together, we build immersive educational experiences that inspire the next generation of thinkers, creators, and innovators.
Your Role
As a Game Tester / Quality Assurer, you will ensure that every Alter-Learning game meets the highest standards of quality, performance, and user experience. You’ll play a key role in testing gameplay features, identifying and documenting bugs, and providing feedback that helps refine our educational products before release.
Key Responsibilities:
- Test game builds across multiple devices and platforms (mobile, web, PC).
- Identify, document, and track bugs, glitches, and performance issues using project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, or GitHub Issues).
- Evaluate gameplay mechanics, UI/UX design, and learning flow for usability and engagement.
- Collaborate with developers and designers to verify bug fixes and ensure stable releases.
- Conduct regression, functional, and performance testing throughout the development cycle.
- Contribute to test case creation and continuous QA process improvement.
- Provide feedback on overall player experience and learning effectiveness.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- 1–3 years of experience in quality assurance or game testing (manual or automated).
- Strong attention to detail and ability to analyze gameplay and user experience.
- Familiarity with testing workflows, issue tracking, and QA documentation.
- Excellent communication and reporting skills.
- Organized, self-driven, and proactive in remote team environments.
- Passion for gaming, education, and improving digital experiences for learners.
Preferred
- Experience testing Unity or Unreal Engine projects.
- Knowledge of educational games, gamification, or STEAM learning platforms.
- Experience testing across various devices (iOS, Android, web browsers, tablets).
- Understanding of testing methodologies and best practices (functional, regression, usability).
- Previous experience in EdTech or similar digital learning products.
What It’s Like to Work with Us
- Remote-first work culture with flexible hours and a focus on collaboration.
- Opportunity to work on innovative projects that make a positive educational impact.
- Equity-based compensation with growth potential.
- Collaborative, inclusive, and creative global team environment.
- A culture that values learning, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Alter-Learning is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.