Lead QA Specialist - Strategy Games
Core
Architect quality culture and own release strategy for a massively multiplayer grand strategy game (WW3) across Android, iOS, and web platforms.
Role type
Lead QA Specialist (Strategy Games)
Builds
Live strategy games for millions of players worldwide
Domain
Gaming (Strategy/MMO)
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Manual testing, team leadership, bug lifecycle management, cross-functional communication, release authority, AI tool integration
Preferred skills
Experience in free-to-play/browser/mobile strategy games, full-stack QA knowledge, English fluency, AI-forward mindset
Technologies
Claude, AI testing tools
Responsibilities
Define end-to-end test strategy and coverage standards, lead bug triage and prioritization, manage and mentor QA specialists, surface quality risks to leadership, own product release decisions with KPIs, research emerging AI technologies for testing workflows
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with people management