QA Analyst, Hearts of Iron IV

Paradox Interactive · Stockholm - Studio Gold

Mid QA Onsite Posted 2026-08-13 Full time

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QA Analyst, Hearts of Iron IV - Paradox Interactive

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A successful HoI QA Analyst will use their Grand Strategy Game enthusiasm and experience to find great bugs and report them, playtest and write effective qualitative feedback, identify risks to product quality and communicate all the above with clarity and diplomacy.

If this sounds like it could be you then please apply! Please note the following! We are hiring Analysts at different levels: Junior ( no previous QA experience, but extensive experience with HoI IV required ) Experienced (3+ years of professional QA experience).

If your application is selected we will discuss the level we think you would be suitable for.

These roles are 100% on site in our Stockholm office, 5 days a week. Hybrid and remote working are not available.

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English; formal qualification not required, but you will need spoken and written English at CEFR C1 level or better.

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If you think this description matches you, we highly encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as we interview candidates continuously. If you don’t match every single requirement, please demonstrate how your passion, attitude, and interest in Hearts of Iron and Paradox might compensate for this.

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Communication; you will need to be clear, concise and diplomatic at all times.

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