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• All applications MUST include a cover email and a resume.
• Make sure to indicate which position you are applying for in the subject line of your email.
• All positions are located in Menlo Park, California, unless indicated otherwise.
• All positions require, at minimum, a high school diploma/GED and two (2) years minimum of college level courses or two (2) years relevant work experience. (Additional requirements are listed in the individual postings.)
• You must meet the minimum skill level requirement indicated for the position before applying.
• Xfire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Entry Level Quality Assurance Tester

Xfire is looking for a full time entry level quality assurance tester to join their team in a creative, fast-paced, fun development environment. We are looking for individuals whom have experience with software, website and/or video game testing. They need to be familiar with Win32 applications and general PC hardware. Candidates should to be a quick learner; self motivated and have a passion to be part of a superior product. We prefer people who know and play video games PC. This position is based in Menlo Park, CA. Walking distance from CalTrain; easy access to 101, downtown Palo Alto & Menlo Park. Salary for this position depends on experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Testing regularly scheduled releases of both the Xfire Client and Website
• Learn and become familiar with our website, product, features and functions
• Identify, troubleshoot and document inconsistencies and functionality issues (bugs) found within the Xfire Client and Website
• Work with the Xfire Customer Support team to track and research reports from users
• Develop and execute test plans and testing procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills
• 1+ years of QA or Tech Support for Video Game and/or Windows applications
• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Office Applications
• Ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Strong ability to adapt to a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Sharp attention to detail
• Aptitude to learn quickly and effectively
• Self motivated with a superb work ethic
• Strong knowledge of Windows PC hardware, software installation, troubleshooting and configuration a plus
• Familiarity with QA applications such as Bugzilla, Perforce Web, and Testlink a plus

Please email jobs@xfire.com with "Quality Assurance Tester - Job Code 0202" as the title of your email.

Xfire is part of MTV Network’s exciting Games division. Our group is on the lookout for bright and creative students to participate in our internship program. Our internships are designed to offer students an opportunity to gain insight into the online gaming platform and community. Interns obtain hands-on experience by working in jobs related to their career fields and by interacting with professionals in on-the-job situations.

Candidate Eligibility:

• Students must be registered for an internship for academic credit with their college or university, and must provide official documentation upon acceptance of this internship.
• Preference to college upperclassmen (students entering their junior or senior year).
• Must be available about 16-30 hours a week for a minimum of 10 weeks (no weekends). Normal business hours are 9:30am-5:30pm.
• The program runs during the spring, summer and fall semesters. Application dates for resume submissions are rolling.

Accepted interns will be required to provide by their first day:

• Letter on school letterhead confirming you are registered for an internship class which provides academic credit, attached with class schedule
• Two letters of recommendation (could be from an employer, advisor or professor)
• Transcripts (can be unofficial)

The following Internships will be available:


Software Quality Assurance

You will work to ensure the stability and functionality of our products, both our client software and our website.

Responsibilities:

• Learn and become familiar with our website, product, features and functions
• Learn the development and QA testing cycle
• Learn different types of testing, Ad-hoc, matrix, test plan, P1 testing, regression, etc.
• Learn to properly isolate, reproduce, and document inconsistencies and functionality issues (bugs)
• Work with the Xfire Customer Support team to track and research reports from users

Skills Required:

• Excellent written and verbal skills
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines
• Attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of PC hardware and software

Preferred Major(s):
CS (Comp Science), CIS (Comp Information Systems), MIS (Management Information Systems)

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@xfire.com with "INTERNSHIP - QA" as your subject.


Technical Customer Service

You will help the ever expanding Xfire user base with all problems (Technical and Non-technical) related to the Xfire client software and website.

Responsibilities:

• Learn the features and functions of our client software and website
• Learn how to use the Xfire administrator moderator tools
• Learn how to correspond and track incoming requests for help
• Submit user reported bugs to the QA and Development teams concerning
• Organize and moderate the community forums and FAQ.

Skills Required:

• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal
• Familiarity with online forums
• Strong knowledge of PC hardware and software applications
• Attention to detail
• Strong customer service skills, ability to deal with all different types of people
• Ability to find resolutions to any problems or tasks given

Preferred Major(s):
Any

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@xfire.com with "INTERNSHIP - CS" as your subject.


Software Engineering

You will help the engineering group responsible for the Xfire Windows executable.

Responsibilities:

• Fixing simple bugs
• Scanning old bugs for relevance to current product
• Potentially implementing new features for the Xfire client

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of C++ is a must
• Person must be willing to learn and have excitement about adding to the product

Preferred Major(s):
Computer science/math or any major with a desire to go into engineering field

To apply, e-mail your resume and cover letter to jobs@xfire.com with "INTERNSHIP - Engineering" as your subject.

Xfire, Inc. is the fastest growing online gaming platform and community in the world helping gamers to easily connect, chat and play with their friends online. Xfire is a free service that allows gamers to easily browse for game servers, chat with friends through IM and voice chat, record game videos, as well as download the latest updates and additions to their favorite games. With more than ten million members in over 100 countries, Xfire is an international community connecting gamers around the globe. Xfire is a wholly owned subsidiary of MTV Networks and is based in Menlo Park, CA.

MTV Networks
MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 130 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services - MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, NOGGIN, VH1 CLASSIC, LOGO, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE DIGITAL SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS, a package of 13 digital services, with all of these networks trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 100 interactive properties worldwide, including GameTrailers.com, IFILM, Neopets, Xfire, Y2M, and online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services. MTV Networks also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.