QA Lead

CD PROJEKT RED•Boston, MA

7d•$112,100 - $154,200•Hybrid

About The Position

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a QA Lead for the Cyberpunk 2 team in its Boston Hub. The role manages a gameplay QA team and translates the project’s QA strategy into clear plans, priorities, and measurable outcomes. The QA Lead develops a high-performing team, oversees milestone verification, tracks gameplay quality and risks, and continually improves QA workflows, tools, reporting, and gameplay testing practices within their area of ownership. The position works closely with Production, Development, Tech, Shared Development Services, QA Experts, other QA Leads, external QA vendors, and cross-functional teams. Its scope includes supporting gameplay integrity, engine and tools quality, performance, stability, gameplay consistency, and development pipeline reliability. The job requires working in Boston, US, in-office in a hybrid or full-time capacity. Candidates selected for the position must complete a background check in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Requirements

At least 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; Unreal Engine is preferred.
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 decisions.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including presenting technical quality status, risks, blockers, priorities, and recommendations.
Experience developing test documentation and 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 ownership, accountability, and constructive communication; ability to navigate ambiguity and manage shifting priorities and deadlines.
Strong alignment with RED values and ability to model effective 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, fostering accountability, role clarity, and continuous skill growth.
Adapt and implement the Cyberpunk 2 QA strategy through 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 develop mitigation plans.
Coordinate dependencies, gameplay requests, and alignment with development, production, and external QA vendors.
Provide clear, data-informed reporting on quality status, blockers, and project readiness to relevant stakeholders.
Improve 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, including dental, vision, and mental health coverage.
Free mental health support, including access to counseling, psychiatric care, and well-being webinars.
26 days of vacation, 10 sick days, and 12 calendar holidays per year.
401K with employer matching.
Lifestyle Spending Account of $100 per month for eligible expenses, including fitness, wellness, internet, home office equipment, learning, and streaming services.
Menstrual leave: one extra day off for employees who menstruate when experiencing period pain.
Childcare benefits and family-friendly events through the RED Parents Network.
Flexible working hours.
Internal workshops, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, e-learning classes, trainings, lectures, and courses.
Welcome pack.
Dog-friendly office.
Long-term incentive program may be available, with an option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period.