Quality Assurance Manager

Intercept Games is a Private Division/Take-Two development studio currently focused on the creation of Kerbal Space Program 2. We have a deep love for space, simulation, strategy, and of course all things video games. Our studio prioritizes an inviting and diverse workplace that pushes creativity and passion for what we do, resulting in games that we can truly be proud of. We believe that by creating an environment of trust, potential for growth, psychological safety, Engineering Excellence, and fun, we can ship some of the most amazing experiences in the world of interactive entertainment.

Are you an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) professional with a passion for video games an eye for detail and flexibility to adapt to changing requirements? Do you lead by example and love to work collaboratively with other disciplines to solve complex problems? If you said ‘yes’ this might be the role for you!

As a QA Manager you will champion the quality of our games and the experiences of our players, support the productivity and management of your team, and maintain and improve the efficiency of our processes. A successful leader in this role can easily build relationships across the organization and ensures the team can respond quickly and proactively to customers’ needs.

• Define a cohesive quality strategy encompassing coverage, staffing and metrics by collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout all phases of development including post-ship.
• Actively manage and develop the QA team by way of tactical leadership, proactive mentorship, and individualized career pathing.
• Identify improvement and innovation opportunities in existing quality approaches and provide recommendations for new ones where they are needed and impactful.
• Partner with the engineering team to build tools and automation strategies that make us a more effective development team.
• Coordinate with cross-discipline peers to ensure our processes and team members work collaboratively and are well-integrated.
• Actively participate in recruitment and onboarding process to support studio growth objectives.

• 5+ years of professional QA experience.
• 4+ years of people management experience.
• Expert understanding of game development cycles and Agile Scrum methodologies
• Excellent communicator who practices active listening, possess an empathetic approach to direct conversations, and provides constructive feedback.
• Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing team-wide processes, technology, and tools that make development more efficient.
• Strong understanding of the importance of multiple testing types, including verification and validation testing, usability testing, security testing, performance testing, etc.
• Passion for collecting and utilizing data to better inform our test and closing strategies.

• Great Company Culture. Ranked as one of the most creative and innovative places to work. Innovation, efficiency, diversity and philanthropy are among the core tenets of our organization and are integral drivers of our continued success.
• Growth. As a global entertainment company, we pride ourselves on creating environments where employees are encouraged to be themselves, inquisitive, collaborative, and to grow within and around the company.
• Team Mentality. We strive to build teams that work together and celebrate together through company events such as team gatherings, game release parties, monthly socials, and wellness programs.
• Benefits. Medical (HSA & FSA), dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase plan, commuter benefits, in-house wellness program, broad learning & development opportunities, a charitable giving platform with company match and more!
• Perks. Fitness allowance, employee discount programs, free games & events, stocked pantries and the ability to earn up to $500+ per year for taking care of yourself and more!

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