Video Game Quality Assurance Lead (remote)

Nerd Ninjas is a fully remote, fast-moving, multi-disciplinary team of creative professionals that work hard and play hard. We’re working on fun and interesting projects across VR, AR, mobile, and desktop. 

We are looking for a passionate and detail-oriented Video Game QA Lead to oversee the testing process and ensure the highest quality standards for our games. The QA Lead will be responsible for managing a team of external testers, developing test plans, identifying and reporting bugs, and collaborating with development teams to enhance game stability and playability. This role requires a deep understanding of game development, strong leadership skills, and a keen eye for detecting issues that impact player experience.

Compensation & Health:

• Competitive salary.
• 100% employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with employer-matching.

Growth & Opportunity:

• Collaborate on global intellectual properties with high visibility.
• Work alongside industry veterans with decades of experience.

Culture & Work Environment: 

• Join a growing indie studio with multiple innovative projects in development.
• Our culture is fun, unique, and anti-drama (you'll love it!).

Flexibility & Remote Work:

• Fully remote position with required availability during Pacific Time zone working hours.
• Travel to Spokane, WA, 1-2 times a year for team-building retreats.

• Lead a team of outsourced QA testers, providing guidance, training, and feedback.
• Develop, implement, and execute comprehensive test plans, strategies, and test cases for game features, functionality, and performance.
• Track, document, and report bugs using bug-tracking software (e.g., JIRA, TestRail, DevTrack).
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and production teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues efficiently.
• Monitor and analyze stability and game performance across multiple platforms.
• Ensure compliance with platform certification requirements.
• Manage test cycles and oversee regression testing, ensuring that fixes do not introduce new issues.
• Advocate for quality throughout the development lifecycle and participate in risk assessments.
• Stay updated on industry trends, QA best practices, and new testing technologies.
• Provide feedback on game design, mechanics, and overall user experience.
• Organize regular internal playtests across the organization.

• 4+ years experience in game QA, with at least 1 year in a lead or management role.
• Exceptional attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing project requirements and priorities.
• Strong understanding of game development cycles, testing methodologies, and debugging processes.
• Experience with platform-related compliance processes.  
• Ability to analyze and troubleshoot technical and gameplay-related issues.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Passion for video games and a deep understanding of player experience.
• Strong English communication skills with the ability to articulate issues effectively.
• Ability to work successfully remotely and be available during core team hours, M-F: 9:00am - 5pm Pacific Time.
• Must be a US or Canadian resident (unfortunately, visa sponsorships are not available; applicants outside North America will not be considered).

• Experience with VR, AR and/or Mobile platforms.
• Experience with automated testing tools and frameworks.
• Familiarity with performance testing tools and debugging software 
• Knowledge of network testing, multiplayer functionality, and live-service games.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies.
• Lives in the Pacific Northwest.

Salary Range for this position is: $70k - $100k depending on experience and ability.