QA Lead – Social

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. Drive QA strategy for the Social areas of an unannounced competitive PvP game from production to launch .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeRemote • Washington • United StatesSenior💰 $148,000 - $222,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and executing QA strategies for social gaming features, with a strong focus on technical testing, collaboration across disciplines, and maintaining quality assurance standards. Proficient in identifying and resolving quality issues while ensuring a holistic game experience.

Highest-signal resume keywords

QA Strategy DevelopmentTechnical Testing ProficiencyExperience with Social Game FeaturesCollaboration and CommunicationExternal QA Staff Management

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Hard Skills

Technical TestingQA StrategyTest Coverage DesignRisk AssessmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationNegotiation

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsToolchain Management

Industry Keywords

Social GamingMatchmakingCrossplayAccount EntitlementsTrust and Safety Features

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Drive QA strategy for the Social areas of an unannounced competitive PvP game from production to launch
Develop understanding of the product from player value and technical systems perspectives
Build, maintain, and execute cross-disciplinary QA strategy for Social features
Identify process and toolchain problems and resolve quality issues early
Partner with engineering to develop tooling and automation strategies that improve product stability
Train and supervise external QA staff
Work with the QA Director to define and maintain team-wide quality assurance standards and practices
Collaborate with Design, Production, Engineering, and Art teams to understand complex Social systems
Design QA plans and strategies to ensure the holistic game experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proficiency with technical testing for systems with limited player-facing experiences, including matchmaking, crossplay/cross save, and account entitlements
Ability to define QA strategies incorporating business, project, and systems needs
Ability to understand game systems and design efficient test coverage
Ability to negotiate, ratify, and drive plans with cross-disciplinary leads
Understanding of risks, constraints, business needs, and player value, with ability to adjust plans accordingly
Experience directing external Test or QA staff
Experience with social game experiences such as matchmaking, friends, clans, chat systems, and trust and safety features
Outstanding collaboration and communication
Degree in Computer Science, Game Design, or related fields is listed as nice-to-have only
Background check required at offer stage

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Matching 401(k)
Paid time off
Wellness program
Employee discounts for Sony products
Potential eligibility for a bonus package
Flexible/remote work arrangement