QA Lead

4 Months ago • 2 Years + • Quality Assurance • Game Production • Research & Development

Job Summary

Job Description

Virtuos seeks a QA Lead in Shanghai to lead QA teams on key projects. Responsibilities include establishing and improving testing guidelines, training junior and senior QA, and bridging communication between production, engineering, and QA. The role involves hands-on leadership, defining testing plans and processes, ensuring quality deliverables, contributing to QA tool development, fostering teamwork, staying updated on industry trends, and working with producers and stakeholders. The ideal candidate possesses at least 2 years of QA lead experience in the game industry (less acceptable with relevant IT experience), a proven track record of shipped games across multiple platforms, project and people management skills, and strong communication skills.
Must have:
  • 2+ years QA Lead experience (game industry preferred)
  • Shipped AAA games on multiple platforms
  • Project & people management skills
  • Testing methodology & software knowledge (JIRA/TTP)
  • Knowledge of QA tools & development pipeline
  • SCRUM/Agile experience
  • Excellent communication & presentation skills
Good to have:
  • Chinese language proficiency
  • Experience with specific QA tools
Perks:
  • Work with industry veterans
  • Multicultural work environment
  • Live/work in Shanghai
  • Contribute to AAA games
  • Training programs & workshops
  • Wellness activities
  • Flexible working hours
  • Gaming corners & canteens
  • Comprehensive healthcare
  • Relocation support
  • Career mobility opportunities

Job Details

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PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.  

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. That is why we pride ourselves in constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility since our founding in 2004. 

Virtuosi is a team of experts – people who have come together to share their mutual passion for making and playing games. People with the same enthusiasm for exploring new ideas and the constant drive to excel in their field. People who believe in earning success through dedication.

At Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow and Win – together.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are looking for candidate capable of leading QA teams on key projects in Shanghai, establishing and improving testing guidelines, training junior and senior QA, as well as being a communication bridge between production, engineering, and QA.

Responsibilities

  • Report to QA Director China.
  • Spend most of the time hands-on providing leadership by example.
  • Assist in the growth and development of the team members. Participating in trainings, reviews, and evaluations.
  • Working with producers and other stakeholders to define testing plans and processes (both for embedded Dev QA and external General QA).
  • Working hands-on with QA teams to ensure quality of deliverables and thoroughness of testing coverage.
  • Proactively contributing to development and deployment of QA tools.
  • Ensuring excellent communication, positive working relationships and teamwork within the development & QA team and across disciplines.
  • Keeping abreast of current trends in the marketplace especially regarding best practices, tools and processes.

Qualifications

  • At least 2 years of experience in QA lead role in the game industry (could less if supported by relevant QA experience from other branches of IT industry).
  • Proven track record of shipped (preferable AAA) games on multiple platforms (PC, console, mobile) in senior or lead role.
  • Project and people management skills.
  • Good knowledge of testing methodology as well as required software (JIRA/TTP, Excel, PowerPoint…).
  • Good knowledge of QA tools covering different areas of development pipeline, their design & functionality.
  • Working knowledge of SCRUM and Agile practices.
  • Proficient in English (ability to speak Chinese is big plus).
  • Located in Shanghai, China (on-site)
  • Work well/respond to pressure.
  • Good communication and presentation skills.
  • Think critically and apply analytical skills in resolving complex issues.
  • Quickly master proprietary tools and development processes.
  • Strong videogames knowledge.

About Us

Founded in 2004, Virtuos is one of the largest independent video game development companies. We are headquartered in Singapore with over 3,500 employees across 22 offices in Asia, Europe, and North America. Specializing in full-cycle game development and art production, we have delivered high-quality content for more than 1,500 console, PC, and mobile games. Our clients include 23 of the top 25 gaming companies worldwide. Visit  to find out how we can make games better, together. 
About Our Team
The award-winning Virtuos Shanghai studio was founded in late 2004, the first of six game development studios located internationally and the former headquarters of the group before its relocation to Singapore in 2018.
Staffed by a multicultural group of talents, the studio specializes in providing full-stack game development and co-development services, including technical support for art and engineering. Virtuos Shanghai is also the base of operations for multiple Art teams working on the world’s top triple-A projects.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Work alongside industry veterans
• A total of 14 different nationalities working together
• Live and work in an exciting, cosmopolitan city
• Contribute to the world’s biggest AAA games
• Customized training programs and regular workshops
• Group fitness, wellness activities
• Reasonable and flexible working hours
• Gaming corners with consoles and canteens on every floor
• Comprehensive medical healthcare provided for all staff
• Relocation support provided
• Career and international mobility opportunities with Virtuos Internal Mobility Program
People matter. Diverse opinions and experiences matter. At Virtuos, our talented teams are the cornerstone of our success, and we recognize that fostering and advocating for inclusivity is at the center of what we do best - we make games better, together. Virtuos is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that embraces diversity of thought, expression, culture, and backgrounds.

Job Info

  • Job Function Identification 755
  • Posting Date 09/02/2024, 09:41 AM
  • Locations China, Shanghai
  • Job Function Schedule Full time
  • Linkedin Tags #LI-DNI

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