Head of Game Testing

EPAM Systems Inc; San Jose (CA); Remote; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Dental / Vision

HSA

FSAs

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn Learning

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Legal & Identity Protection

Discretionary bonus

Long-Term Incentive

Job summary

EPAM Systems Inc. seeks a seasoned Game QA leader to act as a strategic advisor and presales powerhouse.

You will architect bespoke QA solutions for top-tier studios, drive new business growth, and define the operational frameworks that bring AAA and AA titles to market with confidence. In this remote role, you will partner with BD to pitch and map engineering workflows, ensure platform compliance, and lead QA delivery across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Game QA with 3+ years in formal leadership roles, delivering AAA/AA titles.
• Presales/consulting experience designing custom QA solutions and closing high-value service agreements.
• Strong fluency in Unreal and Unity engine architectures and version control (Perforce, Git).
• Deep knowledge of platform compliance (PlayStation TRCs, Xbox TCRs, Nintendo Lotcheck).
• Excellent communication and executive presentation skills aligning tech and business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-stakes client pitches with BD teams and draft Statements of Work.
• Own discovery and onboarding for new engagements, map engineering workflows and automation needs.
• Advise on automation, CI/CD integration, and risk management across title portfolios.
• Forecast staffing, SLAs, and optimize delivery for QA teams across AAA/AA engagements.
• Present QA readiness metrics and compliance risks to executives to support launches.
• Identify expansion opportunities within existing accounts and guide growth of Game QA practice.

Skills

Game QA leadership

Presales / consulting

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

Perforce

Git

QA automation guidance

Executive communication

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

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.

In accordance with the LA County Fair Chance Ordinance, you may find a copy of the Notice containing a summary of the Ordinance’s key provisions here: Concept FCO Posting 8 27 24 (lacounty.gov)

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.