Role Description As a Bug Verification Engineer, you will act as the vital bridge between our global community of users and our engineering team. You are a technical investigator who thrives on turning vague, complex bug reports into clear, actionable data. In this role, you will relentlessly pursue the root cause of reported defects, simplify complex user environments into minimal reproducible test cases, and advocate for the user experience in discussions with Development and Product Management. Responsibilities - Defect Triage & Verification : Review incoming bug reports from users and support channels to verify their validity and impact. - Test Case Simplification : Analyze complex user-submitted scenarios and distill them into the minimal repeatable test cases for the development team. - Root Cause Analysis : Investigate system logs, configurations, and SQL execution plans to identify exactly where a failure occurs. - User Advocacy : Communicate directly with users and support engineers to gather missing details, provide status updates, and clarify feature specifications. - Collaboration : Work closely with developers to explain reproduction steps and assist in the verification of hotfixes and patches. Qualifications - 2+ years of experience in software testing or technical support - Exceptional Analytical Skills : The ability to take a complex system failure and isolate the specific factors that cause the crash or error. - Database Expertise : Good understanding of MariaDB Server (or other RDBMS) and proficiency in SQL (complex queries, joins, and schema design). - OS Proficiency : Deep "command-line" comfort with Linux, with the ability to navigate Windows and MacOS environments. Familiarity with docker, AWS, google cloud. - Communication : Strong written English skills, specifically the ability to translate technical jargon into clear instructions for both users and developers. - Scripting : Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, Bash, or Perl) to automate the setup of reproduction environments. Location India (remote) Travel - Adhoc as required for the role (<10%) Benefits - Impact the world of technology by pushing the boundaries of technology and business models. - Be part of a game-changing organization that encourages outside-the-box thinking and values empowerment. - Collaborate with high-caliber colleagues around the world, offering unparalleled learning and growth opportunities. - Very competitive compensation package. - 25 days paid annual leave (plus holidays). - A massive degree of flexibility and freedom. How to Apply If you are interested in this position, please submit your application along with your CV/Resume through our ATS Greenhouse on our MariaDB Careers site.

Join our Localization Quality Assurance department and be responsible for: - Finding and correcting any translation errors, spelling mistakes and ambiguities. - Checking the game’s tone and style, audio, text, and cultural correctness. - Creating reports in Excel and Jira. - Submitting quality improving suggestions for the errors you find.

Role Description - Finding and correcting any translation errors, spelling mistakes and ambiguities. - Checking the game’s tone and style, audio, text, and cultural correctness. - Creating reports in Excel and Jira. - Submitting quality improving suggestions for the errors you find. Qualifications - Japanese C2 level or native. - English C1 level to ensure internal communication and reporting. - Perfect knowledge of grammar, spelling, and punctuation of your language. - Good MS Office skills, especially Excel. - Great communication skills allowing to express yourself precise and clearly. - Ability to work in a team and under pressure of time. Requirements - Passion for gaming and curiosity for new titles (all types of games count!). - Experience in game testing, translation, or linguistic game testing. - Familiarity of platforms like Sony (PS4/PS5), Microsoft (PC, Xbox One/XSX/XSS), Nintendo (Switch), Apple (iOS). Benefits - Casual contract with flexible projects and competitive salary. - REMOTE type of work. - A chance to get your foot in the door of the gaming industry, where you'll gain experience and develop skills in language testing methodologies and techniques. - A friendly and collaborative work environment, where we work together to achieve great quality in upcoming titles. - Informal, international, and multicultural environment, where you'll meet people from all around the world. - Online training platforms and workshops to help you grow with us. - Relaxation areas with free fruits and coffee or tea, arcades, gaming consoles, board games and team building activities. - The rest is on us!

The Trainee QA Engineer, reporting to the QA Manager, plays a key role in supporting quality assurance efforts across Zaelab’s client projects. This internship is designed to provide hands-on experience in software testing, with a focus on building foundational QA skills while contributing to real project delivery. You will work closely with experienced QA professionals and a dedicated mentor to learn testing methodologies, execute test cases, and support the delivery of high-quality digital solutions. This is an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience on enterprise projects and transition into a full-time QA role. Key Responsibilities: Learning & Development: - Participate in structured onboarding and guided learning under mentorship - Develop a strong understanding of QA fundamentals, tools, and best practices - Apply theoretical knowledge to real-world testing scenarios Project Support & Delivery: - Support QA activities on active client projects - Assist in executing test cases and validating system functionality - Participate in regression testing and validation of bug fixes and enhancements - Contribute to feature and functionality testing based on user stories and requirements Test Design & Execution: - Assist in creating and maintaining test cases and test documentation - Execute manual testing scenarios with attention to detail - Identify, document, and report defects clearly and accurately Collaboration & Communication: - Work closely with mentor and QA team on a daily basis - Participate in team discussions, stand-ups, and feedback sessions - Communicate progress, blockers, and learnings effectively Requirements: - Completed QA/testing courses (e.g. Udemy, Coursera, or similar) - Basic understanding of QA concepts such as: - Test cases - Regression testing - Functional vs non-functional testing - Defects/bug tracking - Ability to apply theoretical knowledge to practical scenarios - Strong motivation to learn and grow in QA - Good communication skills and ability to work in a team - Currently in final year of university or recently graduated Nice to Haves: - Intermediate or higher English proficiency - Exposure to API testing concepts - Exposure to performance testing concepts - Any hands-on QA practice (projects, labs, or coursework) What You’ll Gain: - Hands-on experience working on a real enterprise client project - Direct mentorship from experienced QA professionals - Exposure to modern QA practices and tools - Opportunity to transition into a full-time/junior QA role based on performance - Experience working in a fast-paced, collaborative consulting environment Benefits Why you’ll love working here:  - Fully remote and distributed teams - Ongoing training and education opportunities - 0% Bureaucracy Culture - Focus is on responsibilities, not title Like what you see but don’t meet every requirement? Apply anyways! Studies have shown that various groups (women and people of colour) are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every requirement. At Zaelab, we’re committed to building and fostering an inclusive accessible environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to creating a culture with a diversity of talented individuals who join, stay, and work in an environment that enables them to thrive.Zaelab is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing accommodations. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. We use to confirm the identity and employment eligibility of all new .Please rest assured that we’ll treat any information you share with us with the utmost care, only use your information for recruitment purposes and will never sell it to other companies for marketing purposes. Please review our privacy policy for future information As part of our hiring process, AI-based tools are used to support the initial review of applications. Rest assured, our People Ops team carefully reviews all applications and makes the final decisions on candidate progression.