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QA Lead

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Branch

Branch

1-10 employees

Virtual headquarters for remote teams

Enterprise Software
Education

Compensation Overview

$130k - $180kAnnually

Junior, Mid

Seattle, WA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
QA & Testing
Automation Testing
Manual Testing
Performance Testing
Quality Assurance
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience.
  • Proven experience in game QA testing, with at least 2 years of experience in a QA leadership role.
  • Strong understanding of game development processes and methodologies.
  • Proficiency in using QA tools and bug tracking software.
  • Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with manual, automated, functional, regression, and performance testing.
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the development and production teams to align QA efforts with project goals and timelines.
  • Develop comprehensive test plans, test cases, and test strategies for bi-weekly releases, considering various platforms and devices.
  • Implement and maintain efficient testing processes and workflows to prevent bugs and regressions from reaching production.
  • Execute manual and automated tests, including functional, regression, and performance testing, to identify and report defects.
  • Conduct compatibility testing across different platforms and devices.
  • Ensure adherence to established quality standards and guidelines.
  • Track and manage defects using bug tracking tools, prioritize issues, and ensure timely resolution.
  • Provide clear and detailed bug reports, including steps to reproduce and relevant information for developers.
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to communicate QA findings, facilitate bug triage meetings, and drive resolutions.
  • Provide feedback to the development team to improve the overall quality of our games.
  • Identify opportunities to enhance QA processes and tools, and implement improvements.
Branch

Branch

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Branch Technologies, Inc. provides a virtual headquarters for remote teams, allowing users to navigate virtual spaces and engage in spatial conversations that mimic real-life interactions. This platform enables spontaneous chats, helping to recreate the social dynamics of a physical office. Branch operates on a subscription model based on the number of team members, making it easy for businesses to scale their usage. The goal is to enhance productivity and company culture for remote-first organizations.

Company Stage

Seed

Total Funding

$15.1M

Headquarters

Seattle, Washington

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

↓ -16%

1 year growth

↓ -16%

2 year growth

↑ 42%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Branch's recent $12.5M seed funding round indicates strong investor confidence and provides resources for further development and expansion.
  • The platform's ability to recreate spontaneous office interactions can significantly enhance team cohesion and morale, making it an attractive option for remote-first companies.
  • Branch's innovative approach to remote work positions it well to capitalize on the growing trend of permanent remote work setups.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape of remote work tools is crowded, requiring Branch to continuously innovate to maintain its unique value proposition.
  • The success of Branch's platform heavily relies on user adoption and engagement, which can be challenging to sustain over time.

What makes Branch unique

  • Branch's platform uniquely mimics the physical office environment, offering spatial conversations that foster spontaneous interactions, unlike traditional remote work tools.
  • The subscription model based on team members, with free access for guests, provides a cost-effective solution for businesses looking to scale.
  • Branch's focus on enhancing company culture and productivity through a virtual HQ sets it apart from competitors who primarily focus on task management and communication.

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Benefits

Work in our inspiring Seattle office, from home, or a mix of both.

Platinum tier health, dental, and vision insurance 100% paid for by us for you and your dependents.

Unlimited paid time off and sick leave policies.

401(k) with employer matching.