QA Lead, Games - End-to-End Testing & Release Quality

Impleo; United States; Remote; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Aesir Interactive in Munich is seeking an experienced QA Lead to own the testing strategy for multiple games from concept through release. You will manage test plans, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive coverage across platforms.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience supervising outsourced QA partners. You will advocate for QA throughout planning, sprints, and submission cycles, ensuring high-quality releases.

Qualifications

• Proven QA lead experience on at least 3 game projects from conception to release.
• Experience with console game testing and QA processes.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience managing outsourced QA partners.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the entire QA testing protocol from early design to final release.
• Attend planning and sprint meetings as QA representative.
• Coordinate with development and creative teams; guide QA testers.
• Oversee daily smoke tests and performance checks across all game versions and platforms.
• Develop and maintain detailed test cases and scripts.
• Identify issues and provide actionable recommendations.
• Lead submission testing phases to ensure quality before public release.
• Own the assigned project end to end and manage timelines.
• Formulate clear test plans and communicate timelines, priorities, and ownership.
• Delegate tasks across QA team and outsourced resources.
• Seek proactive information and respond to cross-department requests promptly.
• Identify defect data patterns and propose improvements.
• Introduce QA innovations and AI-assisted testing where beneficial.

Skills

QA leadership

JIRA knowledge

Test planning

Team coordination

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Aesir Interactive in Munich is seeking an experienced QA Lead to own the testing strategy for multiple games from concept through release. You will manage test plans, coordinate cross‑functional teams, and drive coverage across platforms.

The role requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and experience supervising outsourced QA partners. You will advocate for QA throughout planning, sprints, and submission cycles, ensuring high-quality releases.