QA Lead - Video Game Tester

Side is seeking an experienced and driven QA Lead - Video Game Tester to join our team and lead a rapidly growing workforce of video game testers. As the QA Lead, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and integrity of our clients' video game titles across various platforms. This is an in-studio position, and only local candidates in the Charleston, SC area, or willing to relocate within the U.S. will be considered. No visa sponsorship will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee a team of video game testers at all levels, providing guidance, mentorship, and training to ensure high-quality testing results.
• Collaborate closely with project managers, leads, and stakeholders to develop and execute comprehensive test plans, test cases, and testing strategies tailored to the client's requirements and objectives.
• Conduct thorough testing of video game titles across multiple platforms, including PC, console, and mobile devices, to identify and report defects, glitches, and other issues.
• Coordinate and prioritize testing activities to meet project deadlines and milestones, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality testing results.
• Develop and execute comprehensive test plans.
• Maintain clear and detailed documentation of testing processes, procedures, and results, including test plans, test matrices, and bug reports.
• Communicate effectively with project stakeholders to provide regular updates on testing progress, identify risks and issues, and propose solutions and recommendations.
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and training of new video game testers as the workforce scales from 50 to 100 employees.
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and advancements in video game quality assurance, and share knowledge and insights with the team to drive continuous improvement.
• Strong multitasking abilities, with experience in managing multiple priorities and switching between tasks efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines
• Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in video game quality assurance, with a strong understanding of QA principles, methodologies, and processes.

• Proven experience testing video game titles across multiple platforms, including PC, console, and mobile devices.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively mentor and manage a team of testers.

• Proficiency in using industry-standard testing tools and software, such as bug tracking systems, test management tools, and version control systems.

• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and prioritize testing activities based on project requirements and objectives.

• Willingness to work in an in-studio environment in Charleston, South Carolina, and relocate if necessary. Remote work will not be considered.

• Passion for gaming and a deep understanding of gaming mechanics, genres, and platforms.
• Experience in a leadership or senior QA role, where you have successfully led a team of testers and managed QA activities throughout the development lifecycle.

Join us at Side and be part of a dynamic and collaborative team dedicated to delivering world-class gaming experiences. Apply now to unleash your potential and make a significant impact in the exciting world of video game quality assurance!

About Side:

Side (formerly PTW) is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world.

Founded in Japan in 1994, Side has grown to become a global force in the video games industry, with over 40 studios in 15 countries worldwide and offices across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.

Our industry-leading services include codev, art production, localization, audio production, quality assurance, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. For more information, visit www.side.inc