QA Director, Video Game Testing & Leadership

2K; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

2K is seeking a senior QA lead to steer testing strategy across their game projects. You will manage a team of QA testers, drive testing priorities with cross‑functional teams, and uphold industry‑leading QA standards.

You’ll evaluate processes, implement automation, and coordinate with external vendors to ensure top‑tier game quality. The role emphasizes leadership, deep QA knowledge, and the ability to deliver timely quality metrics.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in quality assurance testing, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership or management role within the video game industry.
• Strong knowledge of QA methodologies, tools, and techniques, particularly as they relate to video game development.
• Proven track record of successfully leading and managing QA teams, including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail.
• Experience with test automation, scripting languages, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines is a plus.
• Relevant certifications (e.g., ISTQB, CSTE) are desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive QA strategies for video game projects, including test plans, test cases, and schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA testers to maintain high quality.
• Collaborate with development teams to understand project requirements and testing priorities.
• Establish and maintain QA processes, ensuring adherence to industry best practices.
• Coordinate with external QA vendors to supplement testing efforts.
• Oversee functional, compatibility, performance, and regression testing across platforms.
• Analyze results, track defects, and coordinate with development to resolve issues.
• Provide updates on QA status with metrics like defect rates and coverage.
• Continuously improve QA workflows, tools, and methodologies.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Assurance

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Education

ISTQB/CSTE certifications

Tools

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

2K is seeking a senior QA lead to steer testing strategy across their game projects. You will manage a team of QA testers, drive testing priorities with cross‑functional teams, and uphold industry‑leading QA standards.

You’ll evaluate processes, implement automation, and coordinate with external vendors to ensure top‑tier game quality. The role emphasizes leadership, deep QA knowledge, and the ability to deliver timely quality metrics.