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Skydance Media

QA Lead

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Santa Monica, Los Angeles - Skydance Games, a division of Paramount, a Skydance Corporation, is building the future of franchise‑driven interactive entertainment. The QA Lead will report to the ...

NAVA Software Solutions

QA Lead

Morris Plains, NJ · On-site

NAVA Software is looking for a QA Lead Details: QA Lead Location: Morris Plains, NJ, St. Louis, MO, Bloomfield, CT, Austin, TX, or Dallas, TX (Hybrid) Duration: 6-12 months Required * 10+ years of QA ...

Arka Infotech Inc

QA Lead

Portsmouth, NH · On-site

QA Lead Location: Portsmouth, NH Duration: 9++ months Visa copy mandatory and looking for 10+yrs exp We need a general QA Lead to run and oversee the QA for ongoing internal projects, a number of ...

Trioptus

Quality Assurance Lead

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

Quality Assurance (QA) Lead - Enterprise Fare Collection Modernization Location: Hybrid - Onsite 1 day/week in St. Paul, MN Duration: April 2026 - October 2026 (with extension potential) Job Type ...

Tata Consultancy Service Limited

QA Lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

QA Lead We are seeking an experienced Automation QA Lead with strong expertise in Selenium and Playwright to join our team . The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and ...

Leidos

Quality Assurance Lead

Edgewood, MD · Hybrid

Quality Assurance Lead Location: Hybrid with travel to Edgewood, MD; local candidates preferred Clearance : Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Leidos is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance ...

Info-Ways

QA Lead

San Ramon, CA

Company Description IT Role: QA Lead Location: San Ramon, CA Duration: Fulltime BGV will be done for the selected candidates. Must have- QA lead Mainframe experience Cards experience Migration ...

Via Logic LLC

Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

The QA Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory ...

Leidos

Quality Assurance Lead

Edgewood, MD · On-site

$73K - $132K/yr

Description Quality Assurance Lead Location: Hybrid with travel to Edgewood, MD; local candidates preferred Clearance : Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Leidos is seeking an experienced Quality ...

Leidos

Quality Assurance (QA) Lead

Chantilly, VA · On-site

$92K - $166K/yr

The QA Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing quality standards and procedures to ensure compliance with customer expectations, contractual obligations, and applicable regulatory ...

Staffingine LLC

QA lead

Dallas, TX · On-site

Lead the QA efforts across multiple platforms and applications (both in-house and third-party). * Define and implement test strategies, test plans, and test cases aligned with project requirements.

Leidos

Quality Assurance Lead

Quality Assurance Lead Location: Hybrid with travel to Edgewood, MD; local candidates preferred Clearance : Ability to obtain a Secret clearance Leidos is seeking an experienced Quality Assurance ...

eBusiness Solutions Inc.

QA Lead

Columbus, OH · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

QA Lead On-Site Interview Process: Onsite Interviews Required 30 W Spring Street, Columbus, OH 43215 (100% On-Site) Long-Term Contract Core Responsibilities * Act as Test Lead for assigned programs ...

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How much do game qa lead jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for game qa lead in the United States is $46.70, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $29.81 and $62.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a game QA lead?

Game QA Leads are professionals responsible for overseeing quality assurance (QA) teams in the video game development process. They coordinate and manage testing efforts, ensure bugs and issues are identified and reported, and work closely with developers to maintain high game quality. Game QA Leads also develop test plans, assign tasks to testers, and help prioritize issues based on severity and project timelines. Their leadership is crucial in delivering a polished and enjoyable gaming experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game QA lead?

To thrive as a Game QA Lead, you need a strong background in quality assurance methodologies, test planning, bug tracking, and typically a degree in computer science or related field. Familiarity with bug tracking tools like JIRA, test automation frameworks, and console or PC development environments is essential. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills help manage QA teams and liaise effectively with developers. These skills are crucial for ensuring high-quality game releases, efficient workflows, and productive team collaboration.

What are the main challenges faced by a game QA lead in coordinating a testing team during a game's development cycle?

A Game QA Lead often encounters challenges such as balancing tight deadlines with thorough testing, managing communication between QA testers and development teams, and adapting to shifting project priorities. Coordinating a diverse team requires strong organizational skills to ensure that testing coverage is complete and critical bugs are reported efficiently. Additionally, the QA Lead must foster a collaborative environment to keep the team motivated and aligned with production goals, while also advocating for quality in the face of production pressures.

What is the difference between Game Qa Lead vs Game Tester?

AspectGame Qa LeadGame Tester
ResponsibilitiesOversees testing teams, develops testing strategies, manages bug tracking, and ensures quality standards.Performs gameplay testing, identifies bugs, and reports issues under supervision.
Required SkillsLeadership, communication, testing methodologies, bug tracking tools.Attention to detail, understanding of gameplay mechanics, bug reporting skills.
Work EnvironmentLead role in testing teams within game development studios.Entry-level role, often in the same environment as developers.
CertificationsOften requires experience; certifications in testing or quality assurance are a plus.Typically no formal certifications required.

The Game Qa Lead and Game Tester roles are closely related but differ mainly in scope and responsibility. The Game Qa Lead manages testing teams and strategies, while the Game Tester focuses on executing tests and identifying bugs. Both roles are essential in the game development process, with the lead overseeing quality assurance efforts.

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Infographic showing various Game Qa Lead job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $97,144 per year, or $46.7 per hour.

Lead Quality Assurance Analyst

Salt Lake City, UT • On-site, Remote

Warner Bros. Discovery
Media and Telecom • 10K+ employees
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Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Warner Bros. Discovery rating

7.7

Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

Based on 55 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 79 rated media

Job description

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery... the stuff dreams are made of.
Who We Are...
When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next...
From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive.
Avalanche is a Warner Bros. Games studio located in downtown Salt Lake City nestled against the backdrop of the beautiful Wasatch Mountains. We've been in the video game business since 1995, creating interactive experiences for fans of the world's largest franchises. Join the team behind the blockbuster open world, action RPG Hogwarts Legacy as we create what's next!
Avalanche Software, a division of Warner Bros. Games Inc., is seeking a Quality Assurance Lead to help define and evolve quality practices for a new online multiplayer RPG.
This role goes beyond traditional feature testing and bug verification. We are looking for someone who is passionate about modern quality practices and finding innovative ways to improve coverage, accelerate feedback, and increase confidence in game quality as development scales.
The ideal candidate combines strong QA fundamentals with a systems-oriented mindset, constantly seeking new ways to improve confidence in game quality through intelligent tooling, player simulation, telemetry analysis, scalable testing strategies, and data-informed decision making. They understand that validating a large-scale online RPG requires more than manual testing alone and are excited to help shape the future of quality within game development.
The Daily
  • Partner with production, engineering, design, and QA partners to define testing strategies, quality goals, and risk management plans for complex game systems.
  • Champion modern quality practices that improve coverage, accelerate feedback loops, and enable teams to make informed development decisions with greater confidence.
  • Identify opportunities to improve testing effectiveness through intelligent tooling, workflow improvements, simulation strategies, and data-informed validation approaches.
  • Develop and maintain quality plans that balance hands-on testing, system validation, player-focused evaluation, and scalable testing methodologies.
  • Conduct testing across gameplay systems, progression, inventory, persistence, multiplayer, social systems, UI flows, stability, and performance.
  • Collaborate closely with engineers and technical partners to improve test coverage, build verification processes, testing utilities, simulation tools, and quality-focused development workflows.
  • Help define how player simulation can be used to validate multiplayer experiences, progression systems, persistence, social interactions, and large-scale gameplay environments.
  • Leverage telemetry, gameplay data, crash reporting, and quality metrics to identify trends, assess risk, and focus testing efforts where they will have the greatest impact.
  • Create high-quality bug reports, support triage efforts, verify fixes, and help teams understand player impact and root causes.
  • Develop testing approaches for highly interconnected online systems including progression, persistence, inventory management, matchmaking, social features, and live-service functionality.
  • Guide internal and external QA contributors by clarifying testing priorities, feature intent, expected behavior, and reporting standards.
  • Continuously evaluate emerging tools, technologies, testing methodologies, and quality practices that can improve team effectiveness and confidence in the product.
  • Advocate for the player while providing actionable feedback on usability, accessibility, progression, multiplayer experiences, and overall game quality.

The Essentials
  • 5+ years of professional QA experience within game development.
  • Proven experience testing complex gameplay systems and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary development teams.
  • Strong understanding of modern quality assurance practices and scalable testing methodologies.
  • Experience developing testing strategies for complex and interconnected gameplay systems.
  • Demonstrated ability to improve quality outcomes through tooling, telemetry, simulation, process improvement, data analysis, or other innovative approaches.
  • Strong understanding of risk assessment and how to focus testing efforts where they provide the greatest value.
  • Experience evaluating gameplay from both a player-experience and system-behavior perspective.
  • Expertise in bug writing, issue investigation, regression testing, and quality tracking using tools such as Jira, TestRail, or similar platforms.
  • Strong understanding of the game development lifecycle and how quality practices evolve from prototyping through release and live operations.
  • Experience working within Unreal Engine, Unity, or similar game development environments.
  • Technical aptitude and comfort working with development tools, telemetry systems, debug environments, and diagnostic workflows.
  • Ability to communicate quality risks, priorities, and player impact clearly across multiple disciplines.
  • Strong organizational skills, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Passion for games and a desire to help teams deliver exceptional multiplayer experiences.

The Nice to Haves
  • Experience building or leveraging advanced tooling to improve testing efficiency, coverage, investigation, or workflow automation.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks, scripting, quality engineering practices, or test automation development.
  • Familiarity with Python, C#, JavaScript, or similar languages used to support testing and tooling initiatives.
  • Experience with telemetry analysis, gameplay analytics, crash reporting systems, and data-driven quality practices.
  • Experience validating online multiplayer systems including networking, persistence, progression, inventory management, matchmaking, social features, and live-service systems.
  • Experience with continuous integration pipelines, build verification testing, release validation, and automated quality gates.
  • Familiarity with load testing, scalability testing, service validation, or player simulation methodologies.
  • Experience coordinating quality efforts across internal teams, embedded QA, external partners, or distributed testing organizations.
  • Experience testing online RPGs, live-service games, MMOs, or other highly interconnected gameplay ecosystems.

How We Get Things Done...
This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at www.wbd.com/guiding-principles/ along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview.
Championing Inclusion at WBD
Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, mental or physical disability, and genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, military status, protected veteran status or any other category protected by law.
If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our accessibility page for instructions to submit your request.

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