As a QA Lead for Cyberpunk 2, you will lead and mentor a team of QA Analysts and Testers, driving quality assurance processes and culture. This strategic role involves owning and executing scalable QA strategies, collaborating with development teams in Poland and North America, and ensuring alignment with project goals. You will focus on building a high-performing team, managing their growth, and overseeing test planning, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement to deliver outstanding results for the studio's story-driven RPGs.

Must Have

• Lead and mentor QA Analysts and Testers.
• Manage team growth, performance, and career development.
• Assess team capabilities and drive recruitment.
• Execute scalable QA strategies for Game Areas.
• Build and execute test strategy for new systems and features.
• Partner with Game Area Directors and Production on quality expectations.
• Monitor and communicate progress, risks, and quality status.
• Identify and implement improvements to QA pipelines.
• Oversee test planning, milestone verification, and risk mitigation.
• Assess and report on overall project quality status using data.
• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role in software development.
• Proven experience in QA leadership within game development (AAA/large-scale).
• Deep understanding of game/product development lifecycles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience delivering data-driven reports with KPIs and metrics.
• Experience translating strategic goals into operational plans.
• Experience working on single player and multiplayer titles from pre-production to post-ship.

Perks & Benefits

• Relocation package (flight ticket, company apartment for first month, pet relocation, shipping belongings)
• Relocation assistance (legalization, residence, tax settlements)
• Polish lessons for foreign employees and spouses/partners
• Life insurance (pension and insurance plans)
• Annual budget for medical expenses (outside Poland)
• Psychological and psychiatrist care (free mental health support, well-being webinars)
• Paid Leave (20-26 days holiday, paid sick leave)
• Gym Membership Reimbursement
• Menstrual Leave (one extra day off each month)
• RED Parents Network (childcare benefits, family-friendly events)
• Flexible working hours (start between 8-10 AM CET)
• Cafeteria platform access (vouchers, codes for shops, cinemas, public transport reimbursement)
• Training, lectures and courses (internal workshops, external training, knowledge-sharing, e-learning)
• Gifts for newborn rebels and cool swag
• Dog-friendly office
• Social events at the studio
• Healthy meals in canteens
• Truly international working environment
• Electric car charging points, green zones on campus
• Designated bicycle space, repair equipment, showers
• Onsite, well-equipped gym with climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant, yoga and boxing classes
• No dress-code

Company Description

To create revolutionary, story-driven RPGs which go straight to the hearts of gamers — this is our mission. Want to dive deeper into our company’s culture? Explore our social media and check out our YouTube channel where we share behind-the-scenes insights and stories direct from our team members!

Job Description

As a QA Lead for Cyberpunk 2, you will be part of a multinational development team, driving alignment across content and technology teams. In this strategic leadership role, you will manage a team of QA Analysts and Testers, champion quality assurance processes and culture, and foster strong partnerships with the development team.

You will own and drive QA strategies in conjunction with a QA team in North America, reporting directly to the QA Manager for Cyberpunk 2. You will own and drive QA strategies that not only support development teams in Poland but can scale to the North American teams as well. As a people manager, you will focus on building a high-performing, engaged team that contributes to both individual and collective growth while upholding the studio’s vision, values, and quality goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Develop the QA Team: Manage and mentor QA Analysts and Testers, supporting their growth, performance, and career development.
• Build and Shape the Team: Assess current team capabilities and drive recruitment, onboarding, and team composition to select and maintain the best-fit team for meeting quality goals and project demands.
• Execute QA Strategy: Drive scalable QA strategies and processes for your Game Areas, ensuring alignment with project-wide goals and in collaboration with the North American team.
• Executing Quality: Build and execute test strategy to ensure quality and efficiency in testing new systems, features, and infrastructure.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Game Area Directors and Production to align on quality expectations, priorities, and dependencies.
• Monitor & Communicate Status: Empower QA Analysts to track progress, risks, and quality status; maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders.
• Promote Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements to QA pipelines and workflows; support change and adaptability within the team.
• Ensure Quality & Risk Management: Oversee test planning, milestone verification, and proactive risk mitigation to support smooth delivery.
• Monitor Project Quality Health: Regularly assess and report on the overall quality status of the project, using data-driven insights to support decision-making and highlight areas requiring attention.

Leadership Qualities We Value

• Heart: You lead with integrity, respect, and authenticity. You bring joy to your team and take pride in enabling others to grow.
• Mind: You challenge the status quo, make data-informed decisions, drive continuous improvement and self-development.
• Impact: You provide clarity of purpose, empower your team, and keep the focus on delivering outstanding results aligned with our strategic goals.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years in a leadership or management role in software development with direct reports.
• Proven experience in QA leadership within game development, preferably in AAA or large-scale projects.
• Deep understanding of game/product development lifecycles and dependencies across content and technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to influence and align cross-functional teams.
• Experience delivering reports using a data-driven approach of identifying key KPIs and metrics.
• Experience in translating strategic goals into operational plans and individual objectives.
• Experience working on both single player and multiplayer titles, preferably from pre-production to post-ship support.
• Passionate about games, quality, and player experience.

Additional Information

Working Mode

This is a full time employment opportunity in Warsaw, Poland. It is a hybrid role where you are expected to be in-office at least 3 days a week with up to 2 days a week working from home. Direct management and career development of QA Analysts is an expectation.

Relocation Support

• Relocation package – flight ticket, company apartment for your first month, relocating your pet, shipping your belongings — it’s all covered.
• Relocation assistance — processing your legalization operations for you, assistance with finding residence, tax settlements — all you need to feel right at home is taken care of.
• Polish lessons for foreign employees — and for your spouse or partner, too.

Health & Well-Being

• Life insurance — comprehensive pension and insurance plans to protect you and your loved ones.
• Annual budget for medical expenses (for those working outside Poland).
• Psychological and psychiatrist care — free mental health support and various well-being webinars.
• Paid Leave — from 20 to 26 days of holiday for every team member per year, and paid sick leave.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement.
• Menstrual Leave — employees who menstruate can take one extra day off each month when experiencing period pain.
• RED Parents Network — support for working parents, including childcare benefits, and family-friendly events.

Perks & Professional Growth

• Flexible working hours — start your workday anytime between 8 and 10 AM (CET).
• REDs have access to the cafeteria platform through which they can receive vouchers and codes to shops, cinemas, and public transport reimbursement.
• Training, lectures and courses — internal workshops, external training for each employee, knowledge-sharing initiatives, online tutorials, and e-learning classes are all available. There’s always something to learn!
• Gifts for newborn rebels and regular chances to nab some cool swag!

Social Activities & Life in the Office

• Dog-friendly office — bring your pooch with you and look after them while working! There’s always a furry friend or two to meet at the studio.
• Social events — we host regular gatherings at the studio where we can all unwind, play games, and just have some fun together.
• Healthy selections — ​​our canteens offer a range of healthy meals.
• Truly international working environment — a chance to meet and work with a diverse selection of people from all around the world.
• Sustainability is an ongoing commitment for us, and our campus has electric car charging points, green zones, and much more. Read all about it on our Beyond the Game Blog.
• A designated space for your bicycle, as well as bicycle repair equipment and showers available whenever you need them.
• An onsite, well-equipped gym with a climbing wall, daily Gym Assistant support, and yoga and boxing classes.
• No dress-code — we like to keep it casual.

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