Quality Assurance (QA) Career

Ever wished you could bring your QA skills into The Sims 4? Well, now you can! 🎮🔍

Because why should our Sims be bug-free when our real jobs are all about finding them? 🤯

Now Sims can:
✅ Browse for bug reports (a.k.a. scroll forums looking for chaos)
✅ Playtest games (finally, getting paid to game!)
✅ Write bug reports (let’s see if Sim developers "can't reproduce" too)
✅ Mentor junior testers (because someone needs to teach them how to break things properly)
✅ Become a Chief Quality Officer (living the dream!)

Available Career Levels:

▶️QA Intern
You’re just starting in the world of Quality Assurance! Your job mostly involves running simple test cases and reporting bugs. Welcome to the grind!

Pay: §20/hour | Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Have a computer for testing (one-time) - You need a computer for practicing quality assurance techniques.
⏺️Browse the web for "Bug Reports" - Stay updated on the latest game-breaking bugs and glitches.
⏺️Research about "Testing Strategies" - Learn insider tricks to catch bugs faster.
⏺️Pass probation period - Work for 3 (three) consecutive days to pass the probation period.

▶️Junior QA Tester
You’re learning how to break things… in a good way! Running test cases, logging bugs, and starting to understand automation tools.

Pay: §30/hour | Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Practice programming - Understanding code helps when reporting bugs more clearly!
⏺️Browse the web for "Testing Best Practices" - Discover new ways to break things before Sims do.
⏺️Complain about work (online) - Because no bug fix ever comes without a struggle!

▶️QA Tester
You now write test cases, test different devices, and work closely with developers to ensure everything is working smoothly.

Pay: §40/hour | Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Debug a program - The developers’ worst nightmare: a QA tester who also knows how to code!
⏺️Report a bug - Write detailed reports that devs will totally read… probably...

▶️QA Analyst
Time to level up! You analyze bug trends, create test plans, and provide feedback to improve product quality.

Pay: §55/hour | Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Research Testing Strategies - Keep your testing methods sharp and efficient!
⏺️Analyze bug reports - Find patterns in the chaos of software failures.
⏺️Discuss logic puzzles - Train your brain to think like a problem-solving machine.

▶️QA Engineer
You’re now using automation tools to run tests faster and help speed up development cycles. Coding skills are coming in handy!

Pay: §75/hour | Hours: 11 AM – 7 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Write an automation script - Make the machines do the work for you—test smarter, not harder!
⏺️Optimize a test case - Streamline testing steps to improve efficiency.
⏺️Browse the web for "New Testing Tools" - Stay ahead of the curve with the latest testing innovations.

▶️Senior QA Engineer
You specialize in test automation, performance testing, and advanced debugging. Your work prevents major disasters before launch!

Pay: §95/hour | Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Fix a bug - Developers love a QA engineer who also patches problems!
⏺️Mentor a junior tester - Help the next generation of testers break things more efficiently.
⏺️Analyze performance issues - Nothing is more frustrating than lag—figure out what’s causing it!

▶️QA Lead
You now manage a small team of testers, review test strategies, and coordinate with developers to ensure high-quality releases.

Pay: §125/hour | Hours: 12 PM – 8 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Write a test plan - Document the strategy to keep quality in check
⏺️Hold a meeting - Gather the team to discuss important bugs and fixes.
⏺️Review team reports - Make sure the team is staying on top of testing goals.

▶️QA Manager
You oversee the entire QA department, setting quality standards, improving processes, and mentoring new testers.

Pay: §160/hour | Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Conduct a code review - Double-check that developers haven’t snuck in any buggy code.
⏺️Discuss workflow improvements - Find better ways to keep projects on track.
⏺️Give feedback to a tester - Encourage testers to keep catching those tricky bugs!

▶️QA Director
You define the company's quality vision, ensure industry best practices, and lead high-level decision-making for software releases.

Pay: §200/hour | Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Research AI testing tools - See how artificial intelligence can improve quality assurance.
⏺️Give a presentation on quality standards - Teach others why testing is crucial for success!
⏺️Inspire the team - Motivate your testers to reach new levels of efficiency.

▶️Chief Quality Officer (CQO)
The ultimate QA role! You’re responsible for company-wide quality standards, risk management, and innovation in software testing.

Pay: §250/hour | Hours: 9 AM – 5 PM

Objectives/Daily Tasks
⏺️Make a company-wide decision - Set policies that define quality for the entire company.
⏺️Attend a virtual conference - Stay on the cutting edge of QA trends and innovations.
⏺️Discuss future of QA - Talk about where the industry is heading—and how to stay ahead.