Studio QA Director | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

17 hours, 41 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Quality Assurance and Testing
Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity Entertainment

Escape Velocity Entertainment develops innovative video games that cater to a diverse audience by creating new genres that emphasize inclusivity, allowing players of all skill levels and backgrounds to enjoy competitive and engaging experiences.

Internet Software & Services
Founded 1997

Description

  • Champion and evolve the long-term QA strategy across the studio.
  • Refine and scale quality KPIs, release management protocols, and testing frameworks for a continuous live service environment.
  • Oversee QA budgeting, resource allocation, vendor strategy, and external test partnerships.
  • Ensure 1st party platform compliance across PC, console, and mobile releases.
  • Direct, mentor, and manage the Associate QA Director.
  • Collaborate with Product Development, Production, and Studio Directors to align QA with Agile development and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Lead the adoption of AI and other advanced testing methods within the QA organization.
  • Drive automation, backend service testing, and data-driven QA practices to improve workflows.
  • Support milestone-driven test execution across pre-launch, launch, and ongoing live service content.

Requirements

  • Senior-level leadership experience in game development QA, with a Director-level or equivalent background.
  • Proven experience shipping and sustaining large-scale live service games on PC, consoles, and mobile.
  • Strong ability to manage and mentor senior QA staff and distributed internal and external testing teams.
  • Deep understanding of live service release management and testing client features alongside backend services.
  • Expert-level knowledge of JIRA or similar bug/defect tracking tools.
  • Experience with UE4/UE5, Perforce, and Agile development methodologies.
  • Experience integrating QA strategies into CI/CD pipelines.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to advocate for quality at the executive level.
  • Strong self-motivation and a commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Experience with advanced testing methodologies such as automation, AI-assisted testing, backend service testing, or data-driven QA (preferred).

Benefits

  • Fully remote work with team members supported from nearly anywhere in the world.
  • Generous PTO allowance.
  • Summer and Winter studio closures separate from PTO.
  • Private Medical and Dental Healthcare.
  • Private Mental Health scheme.
  • Annual Health & Wellbeing allowance.
  • Discretionary studio bonus.
  • Top-range tech for your home setup.

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