Test Manager - Quality Assurance
Core
Lead QA strategy and execution for AAA game development, overseeing embedded QA teams to balance quality, schedule, and delivery risk.
Role type
Senior QA Manager (AAA Game Development)
Builds
AAA game titles
Domain
Video Games / Entertainment
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Test strategy development, risk-based testing, Agile methodologies, team leadership and mentoring, defect analysis and root-cause analysis, cross-functional collaboration, vendor management, automation and tooling implementation, data-driven reporting, platform certification coordination
Preferred skills
Experience with Unreal audio technologies, console certification processes, multiplayer/live-service operations, editor tools and pipeline automation, multi-project shared technology environments
Technologies
Jira, TestRail, QA automation tools, telemetry systems
Responsibilities
Define global QA strategies and risk-based testing methodologies; Integrate QA into early development planning; Lead and mentor QA Leads and testers; Manage internal, external, and vendor QA resources; Oversee functional, gameplay, performance, stability, multiplayer, and platform certification testing; Monitor defect trends and prioritize critical issues; Analyze defect data and lead root-cause analysis; Communicate quality risks to production leadership; Establish QA schedules and assess build stability; Coordinate regression testing and release stabilization; Lead platform certification preparation; Represent QA at project leadership level; Build cross-functional partnerships; Implement dashboards for build health and milestone progress; Improve QA efficiency through automation and process refinement
