QA Manager (Games)
About The Position
We are seeking an experienced QA Manager to own and evolve the QA strategy across our entire game portfolio. This role is responsible for how QA is planned, executed, measured, and communicated across multiple concurrent projects, working closely with Production, Engineering, Design, and external partners to ensure our games ship stable, polished, and on time. This is a player-first, systems-oriented role with a focus on QA process ownership, standards, and cross-project leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of hands-on QA experience, leadership judgment, and production-savvy thinking, and is comfortable operating in a lean, collaborative studio environment.
Requirements
- 5+ years of game QA experience, including lead or management responsibility
- Strong understanding of 1st party submission requirements and guidelines
- Experience shipping multiple commercial titles on console and/or PC
- Strong understanding of the full game development lifecycle
- Deep familiarity with bug tracking systems and QA workflows
- Experience working cross-functionally with Production, Engineering, and Design
Nice To Haves
- Passion for video games, especially retro games
- Ability to commute or willing to relocate to the Emeryville, California area
- Experience managing or coordinating external QA vendors
- Certification or direct experience with console submission and compliance
- Experience in a multi-project or multi-studio environment
Responsibilities
- Own the QA strategy, standards, and workflows across all active console and PC projects
- Define quality expectations across the full development lifecycle, from pre-production through post-launch
- Establish consistent QA methodologies, test planning, tooling, and reporting practices
- Partner with Production, Engineering, and Design to embed QA into development workflows and release planning
- Balance risk, scope, and timelines to support informed, player-first shipping decisions
- Oversee test coverage for functionality, regression, performance, compliance, and platform certification
- Prioritize bugs based on player impact, severity, and release goals across multiple projects
- Manage external QA vendors as needed, including scope definition, quality benchmarks, and output review
- Track and communicate quality metrics and trends to drive continuous improvement and leadership decision-making
Benefits
- Medical and dental benefits
- 15+ paid holidays + PTO
- Opportunity to work with a passionate and dedicated team.
- A friendly office with collaborative and talented colleagues, an arcade, and outdoor space to enjoy office lunches and BBQs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
