Software Product Manager

Versant Media, LLC; Carlsbad (CA); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Versant Media, LLC is seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer to test software and hardware, develop test plans, and execute tests in a dynamic environment. The role requires functional, integration, and performance testing, with related automation work to improve coverage.

Occasional travel up to 25% and a hybrid/office-based setup apply. Candidates should have 3+ years in QA, a CS-related degree, and experience in debugging, scripting, and collaborating with product teams.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience or relevant sports experience.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related area.
• Technical background contributing to day-to-day testing/engineering efforts.
• Understanding of defect reporting, version control, and configuration management best practices.
• Experience with automation best practices and API testing (Unit & Integration).
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, create, and execute test plans, suites, and automation scripts.
• Collaborate with product owners and developers to define acceptance criteria and testing coverage.
• Reproduce, troubleshoot, and analyze defects and field issues.
• Assist in major testing initiatives using process, people, and testing methodologies.
• Provide feedback on quality state via bug tracking, emails, and meetings.
• Track QA metrics like defect counts, clusters, and escapes using JIRA, Test Rail, and automation results.
• Maintain and update test and automation scripts to stay current.

Skills

QA experience

Automation basics

Python scripting

C# familiarity

Detail-oriented

Team player

Education

BS in CS or related

MS in CS or related

Tools

JIRA

Test Rail

API testing

Version control

Python

Job description

• Business Segment: Digital Platforms & Ventures
• Compensation: USD 130,000 - USD 151,000 - yearly

Company Description

VERSANT (Nasdaq: VSNT) is an industry-changing media and entertainment business and home to trusted brands that shape culture, inform audiences, and build lasting connections. It operates across four core markets: political news and opinion, business news and personal finance, golf, and sports and genre entertainment. These markets are served through a powerful portfolio of iconic and innovative brands, including CNBC, MS NOW, USA Network, Golf Channel, Oxygen, E!, SYFY, and Versant's sports division USA Sports, along with complementary digital assets including Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow and GolfPass.

Job Description

Summary/Objective We are seeking a Software Quality Assurance Engineer who will help test our software and hardware. This will involve creating test plans and test cases, executing those test runs and reporting any defects found to the development team. This position requires the physical ability to perform golf swings or throws repetitively and setup physical test equipment. We use JIRA as our defecting tracking software and use Test Rail for our test case management software. Primary Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Develop, create, and execute test plans, test suites and maintain automation scripts in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Working with product owners and developers to define acceptance criteria, identify risks, and plan testing coverage for upcoming features.
• Reproduce, troubleshoot, and analyze reported defects and field issues.
• Assist in developing major testing initiatives using a combination of process, people, and effective testing methodologies.
• Provides feedback to production and development on the state of the game via issues reported in bugtracking software, timely test status updates, and via e-mail, messaging, and face-to-face interactions.
• Track quality assurance metrics like defect clustering, open bug counts, defects, and escaped defects using a variety of tools like JIRA, Test Rail and Automation results.
• Maintains test and automation scripts to ensure that these stay up to date with the latest testing tools and test strategies.

Qualifications

Required Education, Experience & Skills

• 3+ years of Software Quality Assurance experience or relevant sports experience.
• BS or MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or other related area.
• Technical Background and ability to contribute to day-to-day testing/engineering efforts.
• Fundamental understanding of defect reporting, version control, and configuration management best practices, along with different testing phase best practices and objectives (functional, system integration, UAT, performance).
• General experience with automation best practices and development tools; Unit and Integration testing of APIs.
• Ability to prioritize and work independently, as well as in a team environment.
• Understanding of multiple individual and team sports and ability to perform repetitive physical activities related to simulator testing.Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve product issues in a timely and efficient manner.
• Ability to thrive while working in a fast-paced working environment, with the ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Solid PC skills, including ability to use Microsoft Office products, bug tracking software like JIRA and test case management systems like Test Rail.
• Ability to travel occasionally, up to 25% of time.
• Working knowledge of Scripting in general practices with experience using Python preferred. Affinity with C# preferred. Salary Range: $130,000-$151,000

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• This role operates in a hybrid or office-based environment, depending on company needs.
• Work is primarily performed in an office setting with standard working hours; however, occasional after-hours support may be required.
• The position requires frequent interaction with employees across different departments, requiring strong collaboration and communication skills.
• The role may involve sitting for extended periods, working on a computer.
• This job requires the physical movement and practice to execute swings and throws repetitively in game simulators.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with a VERSANT Media employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. VERSANT Media's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].

VERSANT Media is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. We include a good faith pay range for each position to comply with applicable state and local pay transparency laws and to promote equity across our organization. Actual compensation will be based on factors such as the candidate's skills, qualifications, experience, and location and may include additional forms of compensation and benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, etc.