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Development: Testing & Automation
Posted on 9/9/2025
Atari
501-1,000 employees
Pioneered arcade and home video games
No salary listed
Münster, Germany
In Person
Available for 20 hours per week on-site in Münster.
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- Advanced university student (Bachelor's or Master's).
- Experience with programming languages like Java, Python, or C++.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Curiosity about gaming industry trends and emerging technologies.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Available for 20 hours per week on-site in Münster.
- Develop and implement automated workflows to improve team efficiency and build testing automations and QA tools, leveraging AI to enhance these processes.
- Develop and iterate on early-stage prototypes and concepts.
- Assist with coding, debugging, and implementing new features.
- Research, test, and assess new technologies, frameworks, and tools for potential integration, with a special focus on emerging AI applications.
- Act as a problem-solver, helping teams navigate roadblocks and make informed trade-offs while working closely with cross-functional teams around the world.
Atari creates electronic entertainment for both arcades and homes. It popularized cartridge-based home gaming with the Atari 2600, letting players swap in different games on one console. Arcade cabinets and home consoles used simple controllers and interchangeable software to deliver varied experiences. The goal is to bring interactive entertainment to a wide audience by building a broad library of arcade and home game titles.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1972
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Acquired Implicit Conversions' Syrup engine, porting 100+ classics like Mortal Kombat.
- Bought Intellivision brand on May 23, 2024, uniting 1970s rivals for licensing.
- Atari 7800+ console with CX78+ wireless gamepad pre-orders at $129.99.
What critics are saying
- Digital Eclipse's Atari 50th collections outcompete Atari ports, eroding share by 2026.
- Thunderful acquisition burdens Atari with €4.5 million debt, burning cash in 12 months.
- Blockchain Breakout on Base flops in 2026 crypto winter, damaging retro brand.
What makes Atari unique
- Atari pioneered arcade gaming with Pong in 1972, defining electronic entertainment.
- Atari 2600 introduced swappable cartridges in 1977, revolutionizing home consoles.
- Atari named after Go term, blending strategy with video game innovation.
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Atari has entered into an agreement with Thunderful Group to acquire approximately 82 percent of the outstanding shares and votes of Thunderful Group for approximately €4.5 million, the companies a…
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