Principal QA Engineer
Core
Transforming quality approach across teams and products (VALORANT, League of Legends, TFT) by shifting quality left through automation, tooling, and strategic standards.
Role type
Principal Quality Engineer (Strategy & Craft Leadership)
Builds
Test automation frameworks, quality tooling, and scalable quality operating models for Riot Games products.
Domain
Video Game Development / Software Quality Engineering
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | infrastructure
Required skills
Strategic quality planning, test automation strategy, CI/CD maturity, quality metrics & telemetry, cross-functional influence, coaching & mentorship, ambiguous problem solving, technical acumen, AI-assisted workflow adaptation, product quality standards definition
Preferred skills
Game development environment experience, multi-platform experience (mobile/console/PC), Unreal engine familiarity, ISTQB/ICAgile certifications
Technologies
CI/CD pipelines, Unreal Engine, AI-assisted development tools
Responsibilities
Own quality approach for teams/product areas; Lead initiatives to shift quality left via automation and process improvements; Identify and evolve test frameworks and automation strategies; Define and implement test approaches within overall quality strategy; Shape quality approach in AI landscape; Use metrics to surface risks and drive action; Provide craft leadership and coaching; Define and socialize quality standards; Partner with leaders to diagnose quality risks; Contribute to hiring and cross-team leadership.
Seniority
Principal, strategic influence & craft leadership
