Full-Time

QA Manager

Posted on 10/17/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
QA & Testing
Manual Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Python
C#
Data Analysis
Requirements
  • 8+ years of QA experience, with at least 4 years in a leadership/management level
  • Proven capability in leading and managing teams of QA professionals, both Individual Contributors and Leads, directly embedded with the rest of the development team
  • Strong understanding of the importance of multiple testing strategies, including verification and validation testing, usability testing, security testing, performance testing, etc.
  • Excellent leadership skills, including mentorship, planning technical roadmaps, making trade-offs, and prioritization
  • Ability to architect solutions for development and QA when solutions do not exist within the space required
  • Ability to quickly understand complex tech stacks and find solutions that complement/extend rather than bypass existing investments
  • Expert-level understanding of KPIs and Metrics that inform quality in products, people, and processes
  • Exposure/experience with a strongly typed/functional language such as C# or Python
  • Proven ability to take ownership over large-scale process improvements, working with other QA and with other disciplines to plan, implement, and drive adoption
  • Deep understanding of risk, specifically how to identify, classify, report on, and manage it
  • Proficient communication skills at the individual and team level and the ability to thrive while working in a fast paced working environment while juggling multiple initiatives
Responsibilities
  • Lead, manage, and mentor a team of QA analysts focused on Creator Frameworks, providing coaching, training, and feedback to guide others to success
  • Develop a Quality Strategy encompassing staffing, technical requirements, product space and involvement throughout the development lifecycle
  • Collaborate with other QA managers in the UEFN, Verse, Unreal Engine, and other spaces to identify areas of risk between products and work out mitigation strategies across the FNE platform
  • Identify improvement and innovation opportunities in existing quality approaches and provide recommendations of new ones where they are needed and impactful
  • Define and use KPIs and data to inform testing priorities and outline risks on a project level, providing clear accountability chains and escalation paths for multiple levels of ownership in QA
  • Work with other departments and disciplines to set quality bars and standards

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including titles like "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on platforms such as iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for backend support and online multiplayer features to help other developers manage their games. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, including the widely-used Unreal Engine, which empowers other developers. The company's goal is to enhance gaming experiences for players while supporting developers with the necessary tools and resources.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

27%

2 year growth

38%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Expansion into metaverse experiences with LEGO could attract new player demographics.
  • Focus on user-generated content increases player engagement and retention.
  • Advancements in Unreal Engine technology attract developers seeking cutting-edge tools.

What critics are saying

  • FTC's $72 million refund settlement highlights issues with monetization practices.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could lead to further legal expenses.
  • $275 million fine for privacy violations indicates significant compliance risks.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers a powerful game engine, Unreal Engine, for high-fidelity game development.
  • The company supports cross-platform play, enhancing player connectivity across devices.
  • Epic Games collaborates with celebrities, like Lionel Messi, to boost in-game engagement.

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Benefits

Health coverage - 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match and profit share

Robust mental well-being programs & free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents

Unlimited PTO & sick time

Paid sabbatical

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