It's Okay - Software QA Tester Activision Employee Review

4.0
Aug 10, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

+ Work from home opportunities. At least during COVID. + You get to play video games. + Free games and discounts on games published by the employer. + Most co-workers are often laid back and fun to work with.

Cons

- Long work days. Can leave you mentally exhausted. - Mandatory OT. Could be a pro if you need the money or don't have anything else going on in your life. - Testing can get repetitive as you are often checking no more than a few specific areas of a game. - Contract job, and you have to wait a few months before reapplying. - Unless you intend on devoting yourself to standing out above everyone else and/or being hired internally to another position, don't expect much in the way of career opportunities.

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5.0
Jul 6, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Love to work within gaming, office is nice, and analytics function is strong. Company events are a plus, as are perks for games and Microsoft items.

Cons

Annual layoffs, can usually expect 1,000 or more people let go across XGS with a hundred or so from Activision. Work-life balance could be better, and compensation is squarely median or a bit lower for the industry.

3.0
Jul 8, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits relaxed culture unless you work on game development

Cons

too relaxed if not working directly on the game

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