Head of Game Testing

EPAM Systems Inc; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning access

401(k) matching

Paid time off – 15-25 days

Paid holidays – 9

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Annual bonus program

Long-Term Incentive program

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. is seeking a strategic QA leader to shape game quality assurance for AAA/AA studios. You will architect custom QA solutions, drive presales engagements, and guide cross-functional teams to deliver with confidence.

You will own discovery, onboarding, automation strategies, and risk management across PC, Console, and Mobile titles, translating complex requirements into scalable QA delivery models for executive visibility.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Game QA with leadership roles
• Presales experience in designing QA solutions
• Proficient in Unreal/Unity engine architectures
• Familiar with Perforce and Git workflows
• Knowledge of TRCs and Lotcheck requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead client pitches and draft SOWs for game QA
• Oversee discovery and onboarding for engagements
• Advise on automation, pipelines, and risk management
• Forecast staffing, SLAs, and delivery models
• Present QA readiness metrics to executives
• Identify growth opportunities for the practice

Skills

QA leadership

Presales experience

Unreal/Unity

CI/CD automation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Lead the future of game quality assurance as a strategic advisor and presales powerhouse. You will architect custom QA solutions for top-tier game studios, drive new business growth, and establish the operational frameworks that bring AAA and AA titles to market with confidence and precision.

EPAM is where visionary leaders thrive. With the autonomy to drive strategy, lead diverse teams, and innovate at scale, you'll make a lasting impact on the future of technology and business transformation.

Req# 1068957557

Responsibilities

• Partner with business development teams to lead high-stakes client pitches, architect bespoke QA technical solutions, and draft precise Statements of Work for prospective game studio partners

• Own the full discovery and onboarding phase for new client engagements, mapping engineering workflows, platform compliance needs, and automation requirements for seamless transition into active testing

• Act as a trusted strategic advisor to game studios, auditing development pipelines and implementing automation, CI/CD integration, and risk-management strategies across diverse title portfolios

• Forecast staffing models, establish SLAs, and optimize delivery frameworks for multi-disciplinary internal and external QA teams across AAA and AA engagements

• Present data-driven QA readiness metrics, automation coverage, and compliance risks directly to studio executives and senior client stakeholders to support confident launch decisions

• Identify business expansion opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to the long-term strategic direction and growth of the Game QA practice

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in Game QA with 3+ years in formal leadership roles, with a proven track record of successfully launching multiple AAA titles across PC, Console, or Mobile platforms

• Demonstrated presales or consulting experience, including designing custom QA solutions, presenting to external stakeholders, and closing high-value service agreements

• Strong technical fluency in Unreal and Unity engine architectures, version control systems including Perforce and Git, and engineering pipelines to credibly advise on automation frameworks

• Deep expertise in platform compliance requirements including PlayStation TRCs, Xbox TCRs, and Nintendo Lotcheck, with proven experience guiding clients through launch-readiness risks

• Strong commercial acumen in project estimation, resource budgeting, and translating client game designs into concrete QA operational plans and scalable delivery models

• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders around quality strategy, risk management, and delivery outcomes

We offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (Subsidized)

• Health Savings Account

• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (Company Provided)

• Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Unlimited access to LinkedIn learning solutions

• Matched 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off – the employee will be eligible to accrue 15-25 paid days, depending on specific level and tenure with EPAM (accrual eligibility may change over time)

• Paid Holidays - nine (9) total per year

• Legal Plan and Identity Theft Protection

• Accident Insurance

• Employee Discounts

• Pet Insurance

• Employee Stock Purchase Program

• If otherwise eligible, participation in the discretionary annual bonus program

• If otherwise eligible and hired into a qualifying level, participation in the discretionary Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Program

This Remote Position Cannot be Performed in New York City.

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EPAM Systems, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize the value of diversity and inclusion in creating success for our customers, business partners, shareholders, employees and communities. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, developing and promoting employees without discrimination. As a global employer, this commitment includes complying with all laws in the countries in which we operate. Nevertheless, we believe equal employment practices should not be limited to what the law requires. Equal opportunity and inclusion are essential to motivate, empower and recognize the best in everyone.

At EPAM, employment actions are based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, pregnancy status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or familial status, national origin, ancestry, genetics, age, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status when otherwise legally able to work, or any other characteristic protected by law.