Test Director, QA

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

Who We Are

Founded in 2005, 2K Games isa global video game company, publishing titles developed by some of the most influential game development studios in the world. Our studios responsible for developing 2K’s portfolio of world-class games across multiple platforms, include Visual Concepts, Firaxis, Hangar 13, CatDaddy, Cloud Chamber, and HB Studios. Our portfolio of titles is expanding due to our global strategic plan, building and acquiring exciting studios whose content continues to inspire all of us! 2K publishes titles in today’s most popular gaming genres, including sports, shooters, action, role-playing, strategy, casual, and family entertainment.

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

At 2K, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive work environment, which means encouraging our teams to Come as You Are and do your best work! We are dedicated to diversity and inclusion, and want our community of candidates to reflect this commitment. We encourage all qualified applicants to explore our global positions. 2K is headquartered in Novato, California and is a wholly owned label of Take‑Two Interactive Software, Inc. (NASDAQ: TTWO).

What We Need

Our team of engineers, marketers, artists, writers, data scientists, producers, thinkers and doers, are the professional publishing stewards of our growing library of critically-acclaimed franchises such as NBA 2K, 2K PGA, Battleborn, BioShock, Borderlands, The Quarry, The Darkness, Mafia, Sid Meier’s Civilization, Marvel’s Midnight Suns, WWE 2K, and XCOM.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive quality assurance strategies for video game projects, including test plans, test cases, and test schedules.
• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA testers, providing guidance and support to ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained.
• Collaborate with game development teams to understand project requirements, identify potential risks, and establish testing priorities.
• Establish and maintain effective QA processes and procedures, ensuring adherence to industry best practices and standards.
• Coordinate with external QA vendors and partners as needed to supplement internal testing efforts.
• Oversee the execution of functional, compatibility, performance, and regression testing across multiple platforms and devices.
• Analyze test results, track defects, and work closely with development teams to prioritize and resolve issues in a timely manner.
• Provide regular updates and reports on QA status, including metrics such as defect rates, test coverage, and test execution progress.
• Continuously evaluate and improve QA workflows, tools, and methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and advancements in the video game industry, and incorporate relevant QA practices into our processes.

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.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of gaming platforms, genres, and player expectations.
• 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.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to ensuring that qualified individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform their essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us if you need reasonable accommodation.

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