Head of Game Testing

EPAM Systems; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare

Disability Insurance

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

LinkedIn learning access

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Legal Plan

Accident Insurance

Employee Discounts

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Bonus program eligibility

Long-Term Incentive Program

Job summary

EPAM Systems is seeking a senior Game QA leader to architect bespoke QA solutions for AAA and AA studios. You will drive presales, own discovery, map workflows, and advise on automation, CI/CD, and risk management across diverse title portfolios.

You will forecast staffing, set SLAs, and present data-driven QA metrics to senior executives, shaping growth and long-term strategy for the Game QA practice.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in Game QA with 3+ years in formal leadership roles.
• Presales or consulting experience including designing bespoke QA solutions.
• Strong fluency in Unreal and Unity engine architectures.
• Deep expertise in platform compliance (PlayStation TRCs, Xbox TCRs, Nintendo Lotcheck).
• Strong commercial acumen in project estimation and budgeting.
• Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with BD to lead client pitches and draft Statements of Work for game studios.
• Own discovery and onboarding for new engagements, map engineering workflows and automation needs.
• Advise studios on automation, CI/CD integration, and risk management across portfolios.
• Forecast staffing, establish SLAs, and optimize QA delivery across AAA/AA titles.
• Present QA readiness metrics and compliance risks to executives.
• Identify expansion opportunities and contribute to long-term Game QA strategy.

Skills

Game QA leadership

Presales / consulting

Unreal Engine

Unity Engine

Perforce

Git

CI/CD

Stakeholder communication

Project estimation

Tools

QA automation tooling

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. EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our clients, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
Engineer the Future with a Career at EPAM
This posting includes a good faith range of the salary EPAM would reasonably expect to pay the selected candidate. The range provided reflects base salary only. Individual compensation offers within the range are based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to: geographic location, experience, credentials, education, training, the demand for the role; and overall business and labor market considerations. Most candidates are hired at a salary within the range disclosed. Salary range: $160,000-$210,000 USD. This position is also eligible for variable compensation incentives. In addition, the details highlighted in this job posting above are a general description of all other expected benefits and compensation for the position.
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