--- title: 'QA Engineer - Puzzle & Midcore Games at Voodoo' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/qa-engineer-puzzle-midcore-games-voodoo-lisboa-7mbv8vrgge4n' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-08' --- # QA Engineer - Puzzle & Midcore Games at Voodoo - **Company:** [Voodoo ](https://feeny.ai/companies/voodoo) - **Location:** Lisboa, Portugal - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-09-02 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-08 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/voodoo/ab32a727-ae02-4d5f-9358-2795f8f563c2/application **Skills:** Mobile Game Testing, Defect Tracking, Testing Tools, Quality Assurance Methodologies, Free-to-Play Games, Game Design Principles, Release Management > Lead quality assurance for a new internal studio developing Puzzle or Midcore games. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive testing, minimizing defects, and collaborating with design and development teams to ensure game health and user experience. ## Job description ## ABOUT VOODOO Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Paper.io 2, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. This position is Paris or Lisbon based (we can provide relocation support). ## TEAM You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to one of our most promising prototype in scale (either Puzzle or Midcore). This studio is specifically chartered to improve this high-potential game up to the successful and market-ready title it is meant to become. ## ROLE As a Quality Assistance Engineer at Voodoo, you will lead our approach to maintain our game health and free of defects. Together with the rest of the team, you will be in charge of testing the game and minimizing the number of defects in it: - Conduct comprehensive testing of our mobile games to identify and document crucial defects, taking ownership of the entire QA process to assure quality and user experience - Assist in creating processes and tools to improve the overall quality of the game - Follow the technical KPIs of our live games and propose strategies to continuously improve them - Coordinate closely with design and development teams, understanding game mechanics and providing essential feedback to improve and refine the product - Prioritize and execute testing tasks efficiently at different development stages, aligning with project timelines and objectives while independently addressing and resolving issues found - Foster an open feedback culture, actively participating in constructive dialogue with team members to facilitate collaboration and innovation - Work with our central tech teams in quality-related initiatives. ## PROFILE - 3+ years as a QA Engineer in Mobile Games, demonstrating ownership and successful project completion - Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to take up tasks from start to finish with little assistance and identify and address issues independently and effectively - Reliable self-starter and team player, capable of taking responsibility and contributing positively to team dynamics - Passion for mobile games with insight into the player's perspective and expectations - Proven experience using various testing tools and methodologies for mobile games - Clear communication skills with the ability to articulate complex ideas to various stakeholders effectively - Good understanding of Free-to-Play (F2P) games and game design principles and release management experience are a plus - Fluent English (speaking and writing) ## BENEFITS - Competitive salary - Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo - Swile Lunch voucher - Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo) - Wellness activities in our Paris office - Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges) ## About Voodoo ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Voodoo is a global tech company that entertains the world through iconic mobile apps and games, empowering bold creators to turn their ideas into hits. - **Entity Type**: Private (minority stakes from Tencent, Goldman Sachs, and Groupe Bruxelles Lambert) - **Headquarters**: Paris, France - **Founded**: 2013 - **Founders**: Alexandre Yazdi, Laurent Ritter ## Core Business - **Primary industry/industries**: Mobile gaming, mobile apps, social platforms - **Target customers**: B2C (mobile consumers worldwide) - **Mission or purpose statement**: "Entertain the world through iconic apps and games" – Voodoo aims to empower bold creators and deliver engaging mobile experiences. ## Products & Services - **Mob Control**: Hybrid-casual game that grossed nearly $100 million; started as hyper-casual and evolved post-launch. - **Block Jam 3D**: Block-matching puzzle game; also crossed $100 million in revenue. - **BeReal**: Photo-sharing social app acquired for €500 million in June 2024; 50 million users globally. - **Wizz**: Social media platform launched in 2020; 1 million MAU in the US. - **Publishing Platform**: Voodoo evaluates and publishes games from over 2,000 external studios, providing user acquisition, monetization, and product support. - **Other notable titles**: Paper.io, Helix Jump, Hole.io, Aquapark.io, Snake vs Block, Baseball Boy. ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: €1.7 billion (as of August 2021, per Groupe Bruxelles Lambert stake) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue of $670 million in 2024 (up from $570 million in 2023) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Tencent (minority stake, 2020), Goldman Sachs (minority stake), Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (16% stake, 2021) - **Growth Signals**: - 8 billion total downloads, 150 million monthly active users - 20% revenue growth and strong profitability in 2024 - Acquisition of BeReal for €500M to expand into social apps - Headcount grew from ~750 (2023) to 800+ (2024) - Opened offices in Singapore, Japan, Istanbul, and Montreal to support global expansion ## Competitive Advantages - **Data-driven rapid prototyping**: Launches nearly one game per week, testing retention and playtime metrics to iterate quickly. - **Massive scale and distribution**: 8 billion downloads and a network of 2,000+ external studios give Voodoo unmatched reach in mobile gaming. - **Successful pivot**: Transitioned from hyper-casual to hybrid-casual games and apps, demonstrating adaptability to market changes. - **Strong monetization**: In-app purchases and advertising revenue; Mob Control and Block Jam each generated nearly $100 million. ## Strategic Focus - **Diversification beyond hyper-casual**: Investing in hybrid-casual games and social apps (BeReal, Wizz) to build resilient revenue streams. - **Asia-Pacific expansion**: Leveraging Tencent partnership and new offices in Singapore and Japan. - **Continued innovation**: Maintaining a high-velocity testing culture while scaling the publishing platform to attract more external developers. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Values include speed, risk-taking, direct feedback, fighting bureaucracy, high standards, ownership, and long-term thinking. Described as fast-paced and focused on learning quickly. - **Hiring process**: Aimed at completion within 30 days; includes recruiter conversation, case study/skill test, Q&A, and final interview with senior leadership. - **Teams**: Growth, Engineering & Data, Gaming, Apps, Strategy & Operations, Corporate. - **Work environment**: Global offices in Paris (HQ), Istanbul, Montreal, Singapore, and Japan. Remote/hybrid policy not explicitly stated, but roles are likely office-based in key hubs. - **Notable perks**: Opportunity to work on products with billions of users; ownership mindset encouraged; flat hierarchies with direct feedback culture. ## Sources 1. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/company) 2. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/) 3. [voodoo.io](https://voodoo.io/careers) 4. [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo_(company)) 5. 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