Test Manager – Quality Assurance

Escape Velocity Entertainment

. Lead Quality Assurance for a AAA game development team .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeRemote • United States, United Kingdom, Spain, Czechia, CanadaSeniorLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading Quality Assurance for AAA game development, with a focus on developing test strategies, risk-based testing methodologies, and managing cross-functional teams. Proven ability to advocate for quality, mentor QA professionals, and implement data-driven reporting to enhance QA efficiency.

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7+ Years In Software QA3+ Years Managing Teams In Game DevelopmentExpertise In Developing Test StrategiesExpertise In Risk-Based TestingExpertise In Agile Methodologies

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Hard Skills

Test Strategy DevelopmentRisk-Based TestingAgile MethodologiesDefect AnalysisRoot-Cause AnalysisBuild Stability AssessmentRegression TestingMultiplayer TestingPlatform Certification TestingAutomation Implementation

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsInfluencing Senior LeadershipMentoring QA Leads

Tools & Technologies

JiraTestRailUnreal Audio FeaturesAudio MixerMetaSoundsSound CuesSubmixesQuartzTelemetryPipeline Automation

Industry Keywords

AAA Game DevelopmentQuality AssuranceCross-Functional LeadershipDefect Trends MonitoringFirst-Party CertificationLive-Service OperationsConsole CertificationMultiplayer/Online ServicesShared TechnologyGame Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unreal Engine

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Quality Assurance for a AAA game development team
Lead embedded testing teams
Partner with cross-functional leadership to balance quality, schedule, and risk
Define global QA strategy, test objectives, quality gates, and risk-based testing methodologies for major project milestones
Integrate QA into early development planning and the feature lifecycle
Mentor and develop QA Leads and testers
Manage internal and external QA resources
Oversee functional, gameplay, performance, stability, multiplayer, and platform certification testing
Monitor defect trends and quality risks, prioritizing critical issues through resolution
Analyze defect data, identify systemic quality issues, and drive root-cause analysis and preventative initiatives
Communicate emerging quality risks and technical assessments to Production and project leadership
Establish QA schedules and deliverables for major milestones
Assess build stability and release readiness
Coordinate final regression and stabilization during release periods
Lead first-party certification preparation and track submission risks
Advocate for quality as senior QA representative within project leadership
Build cross-disciplinary partnerships for shared quality ownership
Manage external vendors and co-development QA teams
Implement data-driven reporting and dashboards for build health, test coverage, and milestone progress
Improve QA efficiency through automation, tooling, and process retrospectives

Requirements

What you’ll need

7+ years in software QA
3+ years managing teams in game development
Proven track record of shipping at least one major AAA title across the full development lifecycle
Expertise in developing test strategies
Expertise in risk-based testing
Expertise in Agile methodologies
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership
Experience with Unreal audio features, such as Audio Mixer, MetaSounds, Sound Cues, Submixes, Quartz, and spatialization plugins (nice to have)
Experience with platform-specific audio constraints and certification considerations (nice to have)
Experience building editor tools and pipeline automation (nice to have)
Experience supporting large-scale content teams and multi-project shared technology (nice to have)
Experience with console certification, multiplayer/online services, and live-service operations (nice to have)
Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, automation, and telemetry (nice to have)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully Remote, supporting team members nearly anywhere in the world
Generous PTO allowance
Summer and Winter holidays studio closure, separate from PTO allowance
Private Medical & Dental Healthcare
Private Mental Health scheme
Generous annual Health & Wellbeing allowance
Discretionary Studio Bonus
Top range tech for your home set up
Other benefits based on your region
Autonomy in determining how best to work and play
Equal opportunity employer