QA Lead

CD PROJEKT RED•Boston, MA

3h•$112,100 - $154,200•Hybrid

About The Position

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a QA Lead to join the Cyberpunk 2 team in our Boston Hub. In this role, you will manage a gameplay QA team within the project, adapting the project QA strategy into clear team plans, priorities and measurable outcomes. You will be responsible for developing a high-performing QA team, ensuring reliable milestone verification, maintaining visibility on gameplay quality status and risks, and continuously improving QA workflows, tools, reporting, and gameplay testing practices within your area of ownership. You will collaborate closely with Production, Development, Tech, Shared Development Services, QA Experts, other QA Leads, and cross-functional teams to support gameplay integrity, engine and tools quality, performance, stability, gameplay consistency, and development pipeline reliability.

Requirements

5+ years of experience leading QA teams, including performance management, mentoring, and career development.
Strong knowledge of testing methodologies, bug workflows, defect management, test planning, test coverage, QA practices, and quality reporting.
Experience with game engines and editors, preferably Unreal Engine.
Experience developing and executing testing strategies across game development stages, including integration, performance, stability, engine, tools, and platform validation.
Hands-on experience with technical QA investigations, such as performance profiling, Unreal insights, crash debugging, memory analysis, or console testing.
Experience analyzing QA metrics, KPIs, and bug trends to identify quality risks and support data-driven decision-making.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to clearly present technical quality status, risks, blockers, priorities, and recommendations.
Experience developing test documentation, reporting dashboards, and improving QA workflows, metrics, and test management processes.
Experience working with external QA vendors, distributed QA teams, or cross-location development teams.
Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and constructive communication, with the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
Strong alignment with RED values and the ability to act as a role model in communication, decision-making, collaboration, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

Experience with User Experience Research (UXR), focus groups, usability testing, and gathering player feedback to inform product and design decisions
Experience with automation frameworks, automated test authorship, build verification, CI/CD pipelines, or technical validation workflows.
Experience with performance, stability, tools, engine, platform, and technical feature validation.
Interest in the Cyberpunk universe and passion for delivering high-quality player experiences in large-scale RPGs.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop the gameplay QA team while fostering accountability, role clarity, and continuous skill growth.
Adapt & Implement the overarching Cyberpunk 2 QA strategy into practical testing approaches, measurable outcomes, and clear team priorities.
Own testing execution and milestone verification, ensuring tasks are completed on time and meet gameplay quality standards.
Monitor gameplay quality metrics, KPIs, and bug trends to identify risks early and build practical mitigation plans.
Partner with development, production, and external QA vendors to coordinate dependencies, gameplay requests, and alignment.
Maintain clear, data-informed reporting on quality status, blockers, and project readiness for all relevant stakeholders.
Drive continuous improvements in QA workflows, tools, testing frameworks, technical documentation, and overall team effectiveness.
Provide direct assistance with complex investigations, issue analysis, and debugging workflows when required.

Benefits

Company-paid medical healthcare (dental, vision, and mental).
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and a variety of well-being webinars.
Paid leave - 26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, & 12 calendar holidays per year.
401K with employer matching.
Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) – $100 per month to use towards fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, streaming services, and more.
Menstrual leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off when experiencing period pain.
RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
Flexible working hours.
Trainings, lectures, and courses — internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available.
A welcome pack filled with goodies — to help you feel right at home once you join the team.
Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet.
Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.
Option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period.