Full-Time

QA Manager

Fortnite Art and Audio

Posted on 9/12/2024

Epic Games

Epic Games

10,001+ employees

Develops games and provides development tools

Consumer Software
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$103.1k - $166.3kAnnually

+ Discretionary Incentive Programs

Senior, Expert

Washington, USA + 2 more

More locations: California, USA | New York, NY, USA

Open to multiple locations in North America including California, New York City, and Washington.

Category
QA & Testing
Quality Assurance
Required Skills
Quality Assurance (QA)
Requirements
  • 6+ years of Quality Assurance experience
  • Capability to lead a QA team both as a people manager and tactical driver of success
  • Formal QA certification, such as ISTQB or equivalent experience
  • Experience in both software and games development
  • Experience in reviewing requirements and code review to assist in creating test plans with automation in mind
  • A deep understanding of defect reporting, version control, and configuration management best practices, along with different testing phase best practices and objectives (functional, system integration, UAT, performance)
Responsibilities
  • Partner with developers and production to build sustainable testing solutions that likely include a mix of manual efforts, tooling, and automation
  • Lead the team in their use of data to develop proper risk assessment profiles while identifying major risks in a fast paced environment
  • Develop major testing initiatives using a combination of process, people, and effective testing methodologies
  • Move the team to a “shift-left” mentality with a focus on developing automation and tooling
  • Provide guidance and mentorship in the development of both hard and soft skills

Epic Games develops and publishes popular video games, including "Fortnite" and "Unreal Tournament," available on various platforms like iOS, Android, and PC. The company also provides Epic Online Services, which offer tools for other developers to manage online multiplayer features and backend support. Unlike its 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 essential tools and support.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$8.4B

Headquarters

Cary, North Carolina

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Cross-platform play trend enhances Epic Games' reach across multiple devices.
  • User-generated content platforms boost player engagement and retention for Epic Games.
  • VR and AR popularity opens new opportunities for Epic Games' Unreal Engine.

What critics are saying

  • Legal challenges over refund policies may damage Epic Games' reputation.
  • Ongoing legal battle with Google could impact Epic Games' market strategies.
  • New in-game items may not resonate, affecting player engagement and revenue.

What makes Epic Games unique

  • Epic Games offers Unreal Engine, a leading game development tool for high-fidelity experiences.
  • The company supports developers with Epic Online Services for scalable game management.
  • Epic Games' multifaceted revenue model includes game sales, in-game purchases, and engine licensing.

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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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