Video Game Quality Assurance Lead (QA) Job at Nerd Ninjas in Washington

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Video Game QA Lead to oversee the testing process and ensure the highest quality standards for our games. Nerd Ninjas is a fully remote, fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals that work hard and play hard. We’re working on fun and interesting projects across VR, AR, mobile, and desktop. Responsibilities: Lead a team of outsourced QA testers, providing guidance, training, and feedback. Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans, strategies, and test cases for game features, functionality, and performance. Track, document, and report bugs using bug-tracking software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, DevTrack). Collaborate with developers, designers, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently. Monitor and analyze stability and game performance across multiple platforms. Ensure compliance with platform certification requirements. Manage test cycles and oversee regression testing, ensuring that fixes do not introduce new issues. Advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle and participate in risk assessments. Stay updated on industry trends, QA best practices, and new testing technologies. Provide feedback on game design, mechanics, and overall user experience. Organize regular internal playtests across the organization. Requirements: 4+ years experience in game QA, with at least 1 year in a lead or management role. Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills. Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities. Strong understanding of game development cycles, testing methodologies, and debugging processes. Experience with platform-related compliance processes. Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical and gameplay-related issues. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player experience. Strong English communication skills with the ability to articulate issues effectively. Ability to work remotely and is available during core team hours, M-F: 9:00am - 5pm Pacific Time. Must be a US or Canadian resident (unfortunately, visa sponsorships are not available; applicants outside North America will not be considered). Pluses: Experience with VR, AR and/or Mobile platforms. Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks. Familiarity with performance testing tools and debugging software. Knowledge of network testing, multiplayer functionality, and live-service games. Familiarity with agile development methodologies. Lives in the Pacific Northwest. Salary Range for this position is: $70k - $100k depending on experience and ability. #J-18808-Ljbffr