Director of Quality Engineering - NxT Level

Director of Quality Engineering

Who is the client?

Our client is an independent AAA video game company that aims to change the way games are made and inspire a better industry for all. Their mission to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to create exceptional games within a healthy, rewarding culture. Partnering with one of the largest publishers on the planet they are ready to make a massive splash in the gaming industry with their first release.

What is a quick explanation of the role?

Our client is seeking a Director of Quality Engineering who is experienced in the technology side of Quality Assurance.

What are the job’s responsibilities?

• Lead the team of software engineers to iteratively design and implement efficient technical solutions that empower QA

• Build a partnership with the Studio General Managers and their technical leaders, establishing trust and credibility with partners.

• Understand the future of AI as it impacts Quality Assurance and develop the corresponding roadmap.

• Collaborate with other QA leaders to define the QA vision, mission, and strategy; then shape plans to achieve those goals.

• Build and oversee the necessary Automation Labs

• Develop an Automation Test Framework.

• Partner closely with all QA teams to understand their requirements while promoting best QE practices

• Define QE goals and OKRs for PM test automation strategy and the targets to achieve.

• Maintain excellent technical practices, e.g. refactoring, minimizing technical debt, unit testing, with a focus on continuous improvement

• You will promote a development culture of healthy accountability, maximizing potential and pride in accomplishments.

• Coordinate with academia (i.e. Texas A&M) on partnerships around software quality innovation

What are the minimum requirements?

• Minimum 15 years’ experience working on AAA PC and Console games as a Quality Assurance Leader, with preference to those in QA technical leadership roles.

What are some brownie points?

• Experience designing and developing test automation solutions.

• Experience in a AAA live services QA environment.

• Experience in developing strategic technical roadmaps.

• Experience in building staffing plans and managing departmental budgets.