Full-Time

QA Manager

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Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Senior

Morrisville, NC, USA

Category
QA & 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 multiple platforms. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage and scale their games, including backend support and online multiplayer features. Unlike many competitors, Epic Games shares its technology, such as the Unreal Engine, allowing other developers to create their own games. The goal of Epic Games is to enhance gaming experiences for players while empowering developers with the necessary tools.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

25%

2 year growth

35%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Epic Games' collaboration with Juice WRLD could boost Fortnite's player engagement.
  • The launch of Fortnite Chapter 6 offers unique gameplay, enhancing player retention.
  • Epic Games' partnership with The Game Awards increases platform visibility and user attraction.

What critics are saying

  • Ongoing legal battles with Google and Apple could lead to financial challenges.
  • Blockchain features in games may expose Epic Games to regulatory scrutiny.
  • Intensifying competition in the gaming industry could impact Epic Games' market share.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for developers.
  • The company creates popular games like Fortnite, known for engaging experiences.
  • Epic Games provides Epic Online Services, supporting developers with essential game management tools.

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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