Category: Technology & Gaming | Location: Remote (US) | Type: Contract | Weekly Salary: $350 – $650/week
Join Microsoft as a Remote Game Tester and get paid weekly to play, test, and report real issues. Ideal for gamers seeking easy, flexible online work — quick apply, no degree required, and beginner-friendly QA tasks.
About the Opportunity
This is a simple, remote contract role for players who love games and want straightforward online work. As a Playtest QA Specialist you’ll test gameplay, record bugs, and verify fixes from home. The position is flexible, beginner-friendly, and focused on clear, repeatable tasks that anyone with a reliable internet connection and an eye for detail can do. Expect to work from your PC or console for scheduled sessions and short test rounds that fit around your life.
Main Responsibilities
- Play assigned builds or levels and follow scripted test cases for 30–90 minute sessions.
- Log reproducible bugs with clear steps, screenshots, and short video clips in the provided tracking tool.
- Verify fixes by re-testing reported issues and confirming status updates.
- Provide concise feedback on gameplay balance, progression, and tutorial clarity.
- Complete short daily reports and time logs to ensure weekly pay and project tracking.
Basic Requirements
- No degree or prior professional QA experience required — we welcome first-time testers.
- Reliable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps) and access to a PC or compatible console.
- Comfortable using simple bug-tracking tools and recording short clips/screenshots.
- Clear written English and the ability to follow test steps and report issues accurately.
What You'll Get
- Weekly pay between $350 and $650 — paid reliably for completed test sessions.
- Flexible scheduling: pick sessions that fit your availability (evenings & weekends available).
- Remote work from home — no commute, just play and report.
- Training and quick onboarding — short guides and live walkthroughs to get you started.
- Chance to work on major titles with feedback that helps shape real games.
Why Join Microsoft
At Microsoft, we value play, curiosity, and diverse perspectives. This role gives you freedom and financial stability: pick shifts that suit your lifestyle, earn weekly, and grow your testing skills without the pressure of formal experience. You'll join a welcoming team that respects work-life balance, values clear communication, and rewards careful players who help make games better. Whether you’re looking for extra income, flexible online work, or a pathway into gaming QA, this contract position is designed to be easy to start and rewarding to do.
How to Apply
Applying is fast and simple — just click below to submit your short application and start working online! Select available test sessions after a brief onboarding call. We review applications quickly and invite successful candidates to the first training batch within days.
Start earning from home this week — apply now!