Video Game Quality Assurance Lead (QA)

Company: Nerdninjas
Location: Washington
Posted on: February 15, 2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Video Game QA Lead to oversee the testing process and ensure the highest quality standards for our games.Nerd Ninjas is a fully remote, fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals that work hard and play hard. We're working on fun and interesting projects across VR, AR, mobile, and desktop.Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of outsourced QA testers, providing guidance, training, and feedback.
• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans, strategies, and test cases for game features, functionality, and performance.
• Track, document, and report bugs using bug-tracking software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, DevTrack).
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Monitor and analyze stability and game performance across multiple platforms.
• Ensure compliance with platform certification requirements.
• Manage test cycles and oversee regression testing, ensuring that fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle and participate in risk assessments.
• Stay updated on industry trends, QA best practices, and new testing technologies.
• Provide feedback on game design, mechanics, and overall user experience.
• Organize regular internal playtests across the organization.Requirements:
  • 4+ years experience in game QA, with at least 1 year in a lead or management role.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
  • Strong understanding of game development cycles, testing methodologies, and debugging processes.
  • Experience with platform-related compliance processes.
  • Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical and gameplay-related issues.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player experience.
  • Strong English communication skills with the ability to articulate issues effectively.
  • Ability to work remotely and is available during core team hours, M-F: 9:00am - 5pm Pacific Time.
  • Must be a US or Canadian resident (unfortunately, visa sponsorships are not available; applicants outside North America will not be considered).Pluses:
    • Experience with VR, AR and/or Mobile platforms.
    • Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
    • Familiarity with performance testing tools and debugging software.
    • Knowledge of network testing, multiplayer functionality, and live-service games.
    • Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
    • Lives in the Pacific Northwest.Salary Range for this position is: $70k - $100k depending on experience and ability.
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