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Old Skull Games

Independent game studio developing multi-platform titles

Quality Assurance Manager

Manual & Functional QAConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeVilleurbanne, France

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5 years of QA leadership experience in the video game industry, including proven management of internal and external teams throughout the development cycle.
  • Direct experience with submission and certification cycles for console manufacturers and platforms such as Sony, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Apple is required.
  • Ability to apply empathetic problem-solving and assertiveness to maintain high standards while supporting the team.
  • Strong understanding of Agile frameworks for full productions, as well as traditional development cycles for ports and updates; in-depth knowledge of QA methodologies and testing processes.
  • Expert or administrator-level proficiency with JIRA, including complex workflows, dashboards, and JQL queries, and proficiency with Test Case Management software.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication in French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Define the studio QA department's vision, best practices, and methodologies; establish and track departmental OKRs and KPIs; and align QA with production processes and studio objectives in collaboration with other departments and studio leadership.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop the internal QA team; conduct regular one-on-ones and quarterly and annual reviews; and partner with HR on recruitment and retention while supporting a healthy, transparent, motivating work environment.
  • Collaborate with producers on QA estimates, budgets, and project-by-project resource allocation; define high-level testing and coverage objectives for major productions and enable QA Leads to execute detailed test plans in Agile environments.
  • Take direct responsibility for QA execution on shorter projects; for ports, live operations, and externally co-developed games, manage test scripts, build reviews, and day-to-day external QA follow-up.
  • Manage direct external QA providers and coordinate onboarding and testing priorities with publishers' internal or outsourced QA teams.
  • Use JIRA to analyze key metrics and monitor QA team and project health; synthesize data for stakeholders, mitigate risks, and inform Go/No-Go decisions.
  • Anticipate QA hardware, software, and licensing needs and coordinate with IT to equip the team.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with console backend tools for Xbox, PS5, and Switch, and with Steam.
  • Understanding of mobile ecosystems such as Apple and Google, including compatibility and performance testing.
  • Knowledge of Unity or Unreal engines.
  • Familiarity with QA automation and CI/CD pipelines.

About the Company

Old Skull Games

Independent game studio developing multi-platform titles

Old Skull Games is an independent game developer based in Lyon, France, creating games for mobile, PC, and consoles and working on both its own IPs and collaborative projects with major publishers. Its products are released through co-productions and self-publishing, with a focus on Games as a Service (GaaS) titles and some premium original console games. The studio distinguishes itself by maintaining a positive, inclusive work culture and by partnering with big names like Ubisoft, Bandai Namco, and Nickelodeon while building a diverse portfolio of over fifteen titles. Its goal is to scale the creation, production, and operation of original GaaS titles, while continuing to explore premium console experiences.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Villeurbanne, France
Founded
2012

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