QA LEAD

Regular Full Time

Remote Work From Home (within the US & Canada)

Salary Range: $80k-$105k

Who We Are

AdHoc Studio is a diverse team of video game developers driven by a pursuit of excellence in storytelling. Our DNA is made up of former employees of Telltale Games, Night School Studio and Ubisoft having written and directed such games as Tales From the Borderlands, The Wolf Among Us, The Walking Dead, and Minecraft: Story Mode. We draw inspiration from all forms of media and pride ourselves on our distinctive approach to interactive narrative in games. Our goal is to create resonant experiences that put the player in charge of the story, giving them agency where most games take it away. Our first original title Dispatch was released in 2025.

About the Role

We’re looking for a QA Lead to oversee external QA vendors and create internal QA processes and acceptance criteria for production and release. The ideal candidate is well versed in all phases of game development and can advise on standards for development play tests, user testing and build submissions. The QA Lead will be responsible for ensuring our developers deliver stable and compliant builds for all supported platforms. They may be expected to test at early phases of production before overseeing external QA resources later on.

Responsibilities:

• Build and define the studio’s internal FQA and CQA pipelines and testing strategies

• Create test plans aligned with project milestones in coordination with Production that establish clear acceptance criteria

• Work with Production to outline the strategy, methods, and goals for internal playtests and external user testing

• Review vendor and user bug reports and perform regular upkeep of internal bug backlog

• Perform regular bug triage with development teams and establish clear hierarchy for bug severity and priority

• Report on bug trends, build stability, crash rates and risks

• Coordinate pre-certification tests and 1st party compliance

• Work closely with QA vendors and the Release Manager to deliver compliant builds for 1st party certification and all supported platform releases

• Oversee user bug reporting and advise on patch release strategy

Requirements:

• Shipped at least one console title through certification

• Experience working with external QA vendors

• Deep familiarity with bug tracking software like JIRA

• Positive and self-driven attitude with the ability to participate in a collaborative environment

• Able to write clear, concise and accurate communication, with the ability to summarize complex topics

Preferable Experience:

• Localization QA experience

• Understanding of compliance requirements for major platforms

• Experience working in the Unreal Engine

• Experience working in interactive narrative

• A passion for better representation in games and game development

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary

• 401K

• Medical Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Flexible Working Schedule

• Flexible Paid Time Off

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Sick Leave

• Family Leave

• Disability Leave

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, veteran status, or other class protected by applicable law.