QA Lead

At welevel, a vibrant community in Munich, we are crafting the future of RPG and survival games. As QA Lead, you will own the quality assurance process for our upcoming survival-to-city-builder RPG, Solid River. You will build and oversee the QA structure, coordinate internal and external testers, and ensure every feature meets technical and gameplay standards, collaborating with design, engineering, and production teams to drive the game toward release-quality polish.

Must Have

• Lead and manage the QA process across all game systems and development phases
• Coordinate and mentor our QA student testers and part-time contributors
• Build structured test plans and regression strategies for new features and updates
• Playtest builds to uncover bugs, inconsistencies, and gameplay issues
• Track and document issues clearly and efficiently in our internal QA tools
• Verify bug fixes and ensure stable builds before internal playtests and milestones
• Communicate quality risks and priorities to the development and production teams
• Continuously improve QA workflows, tools, and communication channels
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Clear and concise communication skills in English (written and verbal)
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 or strong motivation to learn it
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools such as Jira
• Passion for survival, RPG, or city-building games
• Ability to work on-site in Munich and collaborate closely with the core dev team

Good to Have

• German language skills are a plus
• Strong motivation to learn Unreal Engine 5

Perks & Benefits

• Inspiring work environment in central Munich
• Diverse, motivated, and international team
• Competitive compensation and attractive and fair packages
• Work with the latest tools and AI-driven workflows
• Leadership role in defining and scaling our QA process from the ground up
• Deep involvement in the development of our flagship title, Solid River
• Highly motivated and international team working on ambitious game systems
• Culture that values ownership, curiosity, and collaboration
• Modern tools and AI-powered workflows that make QA efficient and forward-thinking
• On-site position in our Munich office with a creative and open atmosphere
• Long-term growth opportunities within the studio

##### Why us?

At welevel, we are more than just a startup. We are a vibrant community of innovators passionate about crafting the future of RPG and survival games. Based in the heart of Munich, our team combines expertise in cutting-edge technologies with a love for gaming that fuels our creativity and ambition.

Here’s what makes us stand out:

• Inspiring Work Environment: A central Munich location with a diverse, motivated, and international team that fosters creativity and collaboration.
• Competitive Compensation: We believe in rewarding talent with attractive and fair packages.
• Innovative Technology: Work with the latest tools and AI-driven workflows to push boundaries and make the impossible possible.

##### Your Role

As QA Lead, you will own the quality assurance process for our upcoming survival-to-city-builder RPG, Solid River. You will build and oversee the QA structure, coordinate internal and external testers, and ensure that every feature and system meets our technical and gameplay standards.

You will collaborate directly with design, engineering, and production teams, helping to shape our testing strategy and drive the game toward release-quality polish.

##### Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the QA process across all game systems and development phases
• Coordinate and mentor our QA student testers and part-time contributors
• Build structured test plans and regression strategies for new features and updates
• Playtest builds to uncover bugs, inconsistencies, and gameplay issues
• Track and document issues clearly and efficiently in our internal QA tools
• Verify bug fixes and ensure stable builds before internal playtests and milestones
• Communicate quality risks and priorities to the development and production teams
• Continuously improve QA workflows, tools, and communication channels

##### Requirements

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Clear and concise communication skills in English (written and verbal), German is a plus
• Hands-on experience with Unreal Engine 5 or strong motivation to learn it
• Familiarity with bug tracking tools such as Jira
• Passion for survival, RPG, or city-building games
• Ability to work on-site in Munich and collaborate closely with the core dev team

##### What we offer

• A leadership role in defining and scaling our QA process from the ground up
• Deep involvement in the development of our flagship title, Solid River
• A highly motivated and international team working on ambitious game systems
• A culture that values ownership, curiosity, and collaboration
• Modern tools and AI-powered workflows that make QA efficient and forward-thinking
• On-site position in our Munich office with a creative and open atmosphere
• Competitive salary and long-term growth opportunities within the studio

##### About us

welevel is a fast-growing AI-powered game studio in the heart of Munich. We're creating a blockbuster title with an ambitious team, blending industry veterans with next-gen tech. As the home for bold, creative minds, welevel is where innovation meets imagination. Backed by top investors, we're on a mission to reshape the future of gaming.