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QA Lead in Video Game Development

Confidential company · Munich · Posted May 28, 2026

Public summary

Seeking an experienced QA Lead to manage and direct quality assurance protocols throughout all stages of video game development. Responsibilities include coordinating with development and creative teams, overseeing testing across multiple platforms, developing test cases, reporting defects, leading submission testing, and improving QA processes. The role requires leadership experience in game QA, familiarity with bug tracking tools such as JIRA, and excellent communication skills. Located in Munich, the company offers a collaborative and agile work environment focused on console and PC games.

Location and work setup

Location
Munich
Remote status
Unknown
German requirement signal
No German Required Detected
Detected job language
English

Responsibilities

Direct and manage QA testing from game design to release, including black box, functional, regression, and performance testing. Represent QA in planning meetings, coordinate daily smoke tests, guide QA testers, develop detailed test plans and cases, identify and report defects, lead submission testing phases, integrate player and team feedback, delegate tasks, track progress, analyze defect data, propose QA improvements, and stay updated on tools and AI-assisted testing technologies.

Qualifications

Proven QA lead experience overseeing multiple game projects from conception to release, including console testing. Strong skills in bug tracking tools (e.g., JIRA) and game QA methodologies. Excellent communication and leadership abilities for managing in-house and outsourced QA teams. Ability to analyze complex issues and implement process improvements. Passion for gaming and delivering high-quality player experiences.

Skills

QA testing black box testing functional testing regression testing test planning team coordination JIRA bug tracking communication skills leadership outsource management performance testing AI-assisted testing tools