QA Lead – Virtual Sports (Manual & Automation)

Job Title: QA Lead Virtual Sports (Manual & Automation)

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced QA Lead to drive the quality assurance efforts for our Virtual Sports titles built in 3D Gaming Engines . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both manual and automation testing , excellent leadership skills, and a passion for ensuring a flawless player experience. This role involves managing a mid-sized QA team, establishing robust testing processes, and collaborating closely with developers, artists, and producers to ensure timely, high-quality releases.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of QA engineers, setting priorities and ensuring effective task execution.
• Plan, design, and execute test strategies for manual and automated testing of virtual sports titles.
• Develop and maintain test plans, test cases, and regression suites specific to Unreal Engine projects.
• Collaborate with the development team to identify issues early in the pipeline and ensure efficient bug resolution.
• Ensure game builds meet functional, performance, and visual quality standards across multiple platforms (PC, console, and VR if applicable).
• Oversee continuous integration and automated testing pipelines , ensuring smooth build verification.
• Conduct performance and stability testing for real-time gameplay, animations, and environment interactions.
• Track and report defects using tools like JIRA and manage test coverage through test case management systems.
• Partner with production and development leads to assess release readiness and deliver QA sign-offs.
• Provide hands-on testing support during critical milestones and urgent delivery cycles.

Must-Haves:

• 10+ years of experience in QA, with at least 3+ years in a leadership role managing QA teams.
• Proven experience of 4+ years in testing games built in Unreal Engine (preferably 5.x) .
• Strong understanding of manual testing , automation frameworks , and performance testing in a 3D game environment.
• Hands-on experience with automation tools such as Unreal Automation Framework (UAT), Selenium, or Python-based test frameworks.
• Solid understanding of game development pipelines , particularly for real-time simulation or sports gameplay systems or video games .
• Expertise in defect management and reporting tools like JIRA and test case management tools (TestRail, Zephyr, etc.).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail and a focus on quality.
• Excellent communication and people management skillsable to mentor, motivate, and build a high-performing QA team.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments .

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience with Video games, Virtual Sports, Racing, Slot games or Simulation Games .
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine/Unity Engine Blueprint/Script debugging, profiling tools, or console commands .
• Familiarity with Perforce, Jenkins, or Git-based CI/CD pipelines .
• Exposure to PC/Web VR or AR testing , particularly for Meta Quest or similar platforms.
• Understanding of physics-based simulations and AI-driven gameplay systems .
• Passion for sports or e-sports titles.

Soft Skills:

• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to thrive under tight deadlines and evolving project requirements.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a commitment to quality and player experience.
• Proactive communicator who can bridge technical and non-technical discussions effectively.