Test Manager – Quality Assurance | Europe | Fully Remote

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What we are looking for: We are seeking a highly motivated Test Manager to lead Quality Assurance for a AAA game development team. You will lead embedded testing teams, and partner with cross-functional leadership to balance quality, schedule, and risk in a complex development environment. What we will do together: QA Strategy & Leadership • Define global QA strategy, test objectives, quality gates, and risk-based testing methodologies for major project milestones. • Integrate QA into early development planning to ensure quality is a core part of the feature lifecycle rather than just final validation. People Management • Mentor and develop a high-performing team of QA Leads and testers, fostering a culture of ownership and collaboration. • Manage both internal and external QA resources effectively to meet project demands. Test Planning & Execution • Oversee comprehensive test execution across functional, gameplay, performance, stability, multiplayer, and platform certification areas. • Monitor defect trends and quality risks, ensuring critical issues are prioritized and driven to resolution. Defect & Risk Management • Analyze defect data to identify systemic quality issues and drive root-cause analysis and preventative initiatives. • Communicate emerging quality risks and technical assessments clearly to Production and project leadership. Milestone & Release Management • Establish QA schedules and deliverables for major milestones, providing objective assessments of build stability and release readiness. • Coordinate final regression and stabilization efforts during high-pressure release periods. Platform Certification • Lead preparation for first-party certification, coordinating test plans and tracking submission risks to ensure successful launches. Cross-Functional Leadership • Advocate for quality as the senior QA representative within project leadership, balancing technical standards with production constraints. • Build strong partnerships across disciplines to establish a shared responsibility for quality across the entire development team. External & Co-Development QA • Manage external vendors and co-development QA teams, defining expectations and reporting standards to ensure seamless integration with internal strategy. QA Tools, Metrics & Process Improvement • Implement data-driven reporting and dashboards to track build health, test coverage, and milestone progress. • Continuously improve QA efficiency through automation, tooling, and process retrospectives. What you will bring: • 7+ years in software QA with 3+ years managing teams in game development. • Proven track record of shipping at least one major AAA title across the full development lifecycle. • Expertise in developing test strategies, risk-based testing, and Agile methodologies. • Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence senior leadership. Nice to have • Experience with Unreal audio features (e.g., Audio Mixer, MetaSounds, Sound Cues, Submixes, Quartz, spatialization plugins). • Experience with platform-specific audio constraints and certification considerations. • Experience building editor tools and pipeline automation. • Experience supporting large-scale content teams and multi-project shared technology. • Experience with console certification, multiplayer/online services, and live-service operations. • Familiarity with Jira, TestRail, and technical QA solutions like automation and telemetry. Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity: Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits, on what we believe is a once-in-a-career project with a committed publisher. But that doesn’t necessarily make us unique. What does make us special? We val

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