Game Tester
About the job
- Some experience in a game development studio through an internship, freelance role, or other relevant role is required.
- A strong passion for video games is required.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
- Strong organisational skills, including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines, are required.
- Excellent communication skills and proficiency in English are required.
- Knowledge of Farming Simulator is required.
- Identify, analyse, and log bugs in the database with clear and detailed reports.
- Conduct functionality tests on game features across multiple console platforms.
- Verify bug fixes implemented by developers through regression and confirmation testing.
- Test user-created mods submitted by the player community.
- Investigate player-reported issues to assist in troubleshooting and resolution.
- Use creative problem-solving to find new and imaginative ways to break the games.
- Design test strategies for various aspects of the game, determining what needs testing and how to approach it.
- Apply industry best practices, research multiple sources of information, and leverage expertise to improve testing methods.
- Analyse existing workflows and processes, drive improvements, and share knowledge across the QA team.
- Provide feedback on game design and suggest improvements or refinements to the development team.
- Experience with Mantis bug tracking software.
- Familiarity with Sony and Microsoft platforms and cross-platform gaming.
- A deep interest in farming and racing games and experience with farming and racing simulators.
- Knowledge of or a strong interest in agricultural machinery, cars, and motorsports.
About the company
GIANTS Software GmbH is a Swiss-based video game developer and publisher best known for the Farming Simulator series. The company creates farm-themed games and supports a large modding ecosystem using its own GIANTS Engine, enabling players to customize and expand the experience. Farming Simulator is released on multiple platforms, and players can join the Farming Simulator League (FSL), a competitive esports mode introduced in 2019. The firm distinguishes itself by maintaining close ties with the agricultural industry and its community, with offices in Switzerland, Germany, and the Czech Republic, and by integrating professional esports and real-world brands into the franchise. The goal is to deliver authentic farming simulation experiences, foster user-created content, and connect players with the agricultural sector through engaging games and events.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Zurich, Switzerland
Founded
2004
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Farming Simulator 25 hit five million players and keeps shipping free packs and patches.
- Beans & Alpacas launches October 27, 2026 with coffee, alpacas, and 25-plus machines.
- Project Motor Racing launched November 25, 2025 and September 2026 V8 content expands monetization.
What critics are saying
- Revenue still concentrates in Farming Simulator; a bad Beans & Alpacas launch hurts 2026 earnings.
- Project Motor Racing faces GT3 and GT4 rebuild risk after July 29, 2026 physics changes.
- An existential miss from franchise fatigue or licensing loss would cripple GIANTS' platform business.
What makes GIANTS Software unique
- GIANTS owns Farming Simulator, a 40-million-copy franchise with in-house GIANTS Engine.
- It licenses authentic brands, attracting Case IH, Volvo, Schouten, CLAAS, Michelin, and Schlingmann.
- Its modding ecosystem and free updates keep players engaged across PC, consoles, Switch, and mobile.
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Benefits
- Flexible Work Hours
- Performance Bonus