VR QA Tester & Community Relations (Contract – Remote, Part-Time)

Vinci Games (YC S22) is a Y Combinator–backed VR studio building the next generation of multiplayer VR experiences. Our latest title, Ruffnauts, is one the fastest-growing free-to-play release of 2025 on Meta Quest, combining chaotic creature catching, exploration, and Gorilla Tag–style locomotion into a groundbreaking social VR adventure. We’re hiring our first dedicated QA Tester & Community Relations Specialist for a 3-month contract (with potential extension). This is a mission-critical role: you’ll not only be responsible for catching bugs and ensuring build quality, but also for shaping the entire QA pipeline that powers one of the fastest-growing VR games in the world. What You’ll Do Quality Assurance (Primary Focus) • Establish and own Ruffnauts’ QA workflow, building the foundation for how we test, validate, and ship new builds. • Independently execute and document test cases across Quest builds, with a special focus on multiplayer interactions, physics quirks, and Gorilla Tag–style locomotion. • Identify, reproduce, and log bugs with detailed repro steps, severity levels, and screenshots/video evidence using Jira. • Collaborate directly with engineers, designers, and producers to ensure the most critical bugs are prioritized and fixed quickly. • Run structured playtests with our Discord community (20–100 testers), collect feedback, and transform player reports into actionable QA insights. • Act as the “gatekeeper” for every build release, ensuring gameplay, performance, and stability meet internal quality standards before going live. Community Relations • Serve as the bridge between players and developers, relaying bug reports, patch updates, and gameplay improvements. • Maintain an engaging and positive community presence, supporting testers in Discord, answering questions, and communicating progress. • Craft clear, player-friendly patch notes and share them with the community after each update. What Success Looks Like • Reduced regressions and faster turnaround times between bug discovery and fix verification. • Clear, consistent QA coverage across multiplayer sessions and edge-case locomotion scenarios. • Engaged, motivated playtest community that feels heard and actively contributes to game quality. What We’re Looking For • 2+ years QA experience in VR or multiplayer games. • Deep familiarity with Gorilla Tag–style movement games (e.g., Gorilla Tag, Yeeps, Animal Company) and their unique locomotion quirks. • Unquestionable passion for VR — you actively play, follow, and think about VR games and communities. • Demonstrated ability to hunt down and reproduce complex bugs and write clear, actionable bug reports. • Solid understanding of QA methodologies, VR testing best practices, and game development lifecycles. • Hands-on experience with Asana (preferred) or similar bug-tracking tools. • Excellent communication skills capable of writing both precise developer reports and engaging community updates. Why Join Vinci Games? • Be the first QA owner on a breakout VR title, with the chance to shape quality standards from the ground up. • Join a fast-moving indie team where your contributions have immediate impact. • Work on the fastest growing VR release of 2025, trusted by thousands of players already. • Opportunity to extend or grow into a larger QA/community role. Contract Details • Type: 3-month contract with potential extension • Hours: Part-time, remote, flexible • Compensation: Competitive, based on experience