QA Engineering Manager

CD Project; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 334,000 - 458,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Polish lessons for newcomers

Life insurance

Annual medical expense budget

Mental health support

Job summary

CD PROJEKT RED is seeking a QA Engineering Manager to build and lead our QA Engineering function, with an initial focus on Witcher 4 and future titles.

You will own automation frameworks, tools and pipelines, collaborating closely with Engineering, DevOps and Production to ship stable, testable builds and drive continuous improvement.

This role also focuses on mentoring engineers, planning resources, and providing strategic direction for cross-project QA capabilities across the studio.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading QA engineering teams in AAA or large-scale projects.
• Experience with automated test frameworks and engine-based projects.
• Strong CI/CD and build pipeline integration experience.
• Ability to mentor senior engineers and drive cross-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the QA Engineering team focused on Witcher 4.
• Define and evolve QA strategy and reusable cross-project solutions.
• Design and maintain automation frameworks and diagnostics.
• Collaborate with Engineering, DevOps and Production to CI/CD integration.
• Establish metrics and drive continuous improvement with data.
• Communicate status and roadmaps to stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership & mentoring

Automation framework development

CI/CD pipelines

Python

TypeScript

C#

Strong communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Job description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

CD PROJEKT RED is looking for a QA Engineering Manager to build and lead our QA Engineering function.
Your initial focus will be on supporting Witcher 4, where the need for automation frameworks and tools is currently the strongest. Over time, your work will also span other projects such as Cyberpunk 2 and Sirius, with the goal of creating shared QA Engineering services and technologies that benefit multiple teams across the studio.
Your mission is to shape how QA Engineering operates: owning frameworks, tools and pipelines that help QA and development teams ship stable, testable and performant builds. QA Engineering is part of the QA organization, but by design this role works very closely with Engineering and DevOps, with a lot of ongoing cooperation, alignment and feedback loops with technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and lead the QA Engineering team, with an initial focus on Witcher 4 and a long-term goal of providing reusable solutions for projects like CP2, Sirius and future titles.
• Execute and evolve the QA Engineering strategy, ensuring it supports current project needs while laying foundations for cross-project, studio-wide QA Engineering capabilities.
• Oversee the design, development and maintenance of automation frameworks, tools, and diagnostics used by QA and development teams (e.g., automated functional tests, build validation, stability checks, performance checks).
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, DevOps and Production to ensure efficient integration and deployment of testing frameworks and tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• Establish and monitor metrics for QA Engineering (e.g., coverage, pipeline health, automation reliability, defect detection) and drive continuous improvement based on data.
• Identify and implement process and tooling improvements that enhance testability, observability and overall development efficiency, with an eye on reuse across projects.
• Manage risks and dependencies related to QA Engineering work, anticipating issues in automation, tooling or infrastructure and driving mitigation plans.
• Provide guidance, mentorship and career development for QA Engineers, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented, and technically strong team culture.
• Support planning and resource allocation for QA Engineering initiatives, balancing short-term project priorities with long-term technical investments.
• Communicate clearly with stakeholders, regularly reporting the status, impact and roadmap of QA Engineering work across QA, Tech and Production.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the games or software industry in a similar role (Engineering Lead/Manager, Tech Lead/Manager, Senior/Principal Engineer leading a team), ideally on large-scale or AAA projects.
• Strong engineering background (e.g., tools, automation, infrastructure, engine, backend or systems programming) with the ability to understand and review code, technical designs and architecture decisions.
• Demonstrated experience developing or overseeing automated test frameworks, ideally for complex or engine-based projects (experience with Unreal Engine is a strong plus).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD pipelines, build farms, automated deployments and integrating automated tests into development workflows.
• Experience writing scripts or tools (e.g., Python, TypeScript, C#) for automation or process improvements.
• Experience with Unreal Engine, its tools, frameworks, and processes connected to the UE environment.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience, including supporting senior technical staff and helping them grow.
• Experience setting up or improving QA Engineering processes for cross-functional or agile teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process optimization and continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working across Engineering, QA, DevOps and Production.

Nice to Have

• Experience in AAA game development or other complex, real-time systems.
• Familiarity with containerization and cloud technologies (e.g., Docker, AWS, GCP) used for build and test infrastructure.
• Appreciation for CD PROJEKT RED’s games and worlds.

Working Mode

Work mode:office-first in full capacity from the Warsaw office.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.
• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, and paid sick leave.
• Menstrual Leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.
• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET).
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Training, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — our canteens offer a range of healthy meals.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

Estimated pay range for this position:

29 900 – 41 030 PLN gross monthly.This role may be eligible for a long term incentive program (option to purchase CDPR stock after the vesting period).
Final offers are dependent on job-related factors like experience and qualifications.

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