Netflix is one of the world's leading entertainment services, with over 300 million paid memberships in over 190 countries enjoying TV series, films and games across a wide variety of genres and languages. Members can play, pause and resume watching as much as they want, anytime, anywhere, and can change their plans at any time.Netflix is looking for an experienced QA Test Lead to join the Netflix Games Studio in delivering the next generation of video games for a worldwide audience.As a test professional, your hands-on approach and innovative technical proficiency will have a significant impact on the oversight of multiple Netflix titles and in leading the QA effort for their releases. This role requires exceptional testing expertise, project management skills, and a deep understanding of a diverse consumer device universe with a specific focus on Android and iOS. With excellent communication and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a real passion for a positive user experience; the ideal candidate will work as an integrated member of a cross-functional team, participating in the design, and execution, of QA strategies and methods. This position requires the ability to lead a mix of internal and vendor QA staff assigned to your projects, meet business deadlines, and uphold the highest levels of quality.ResponsibilitiesLead and oversee the entire QA process across multiple game projects, ensuring games release at the Netflix quality standard.Create and maintain holistic project testing schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams to track progress and communicate testing status.Develop comprehensive test plans and test strategies, and identify appropriate tooling and frameworks to support all testing efforts.Supervise and mentor a team of QA testers, offering guidance, training, and support to drive their efficiency and productivity.Triage defects and issues, working closely with development teams and production to prioritize issues to be fixed ahead of the next release.Lead live operations testing as titles release.Anticipate production and quality challenges and proactively work with the team to find solutions and mitigate disruptions to development.Maintain a detailed understanding of both production and QA testing processes, facilitating as a point of contact between teams.Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and excellent communication on behalf of both the company and QA team.RequirementsMinimum 5 years of industry experience in Live Service & Mobile gaming QAMinimum 3 years experience leading test teamsMinimum 3 years of QA project management experience Priority for mobile games testing experience, with exceptional iOS/Android testing skillsDemonstrated experience in test planning for complex features/systemsExpert knowledge of technical requirements, tools, and processesExperience translating requirements into effective test casesProven ability to work both remotely and independentlyPassion for games with a commitment to qualityBonus SkillsCertifications: PMP, Scrum Master and/or Product OwnerExperience with JIRA, TestRail, and TCM toolsLocation:US Remote, West Coast preferredOur compensation structure consists solely of an annual salary; we do not have bonuses. You choose each year how much of your compensation you want in salary versus stock options. To determine your personal top of market compensation, we rely on market indicators and consider your specific job family, background, skills, and experience to determine your compensation in the market range. The range for this role is $50,000- $250,000 USD.Netflix provides comprehensive benefits including Health Plans, Mental Health support, a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match, Stock Option Program, Disability Programs, Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts, Family-forming benefits, and Life and Serious Injury Benefits. We also offer paid leave of absence programs. Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off. Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off. See more detail about our Benefits here.Netflix is a unique culture and environment. Learn more here. Inclusion is a Netflix value and we strive to host a meaningful interview experience for all candidates. If you want an accommodation/adjustment for a disability or any other reason during the hiring process, please send a request to your recruiting partner.We are an equal-opportunity employer and celebrate diversity, recognizing that diversity builds stronger teams. We approach diversity and inclusion seriously and thoughtfully. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, caste, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic makeup, marital status, or military service.Job is open for no less than 7 days and will be removed when the position is filled.
Locations
USA (Remote)
Salary
50,000 - 250,000 USD / yearly
Estimated Salary Rangehigh confidence
160,000 - 220,000 USD / yearly
Source: ai estimated
* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.
Skills Required
innovative technical proficiencyintermediate
exceptional testing expertiseintermediate
project management skillsintermediate
deep understanding of a diverse consumer device universe with a specific focus on Android and iOSintermediate
excellent communication and interpersonal skillsintermediate
attention to detailintermediate
passion for a positive user experienceintermediate
proficiency in iOS/Android testingintermediate
expert knowledge of technical requirements, tools, and processesintermediate
experience with JIRA, TestRail, and TCM toolsintermediate
Required Qualifications
Minimum 5 years of industry experience in Live Service & Mobile gaming QA (experience, 5 years)
Minimum 3 years experience leading test teams (experience, 3 years)
Minimum 3 years of QA project management experience (experience, 3 years)
Priority for mobile games testing experience, with exceptional iOS/Android testing skills (experience)
Demonstrated experience in test planning for complex features/systems (experience)
Expert knowledge of technical requirements, tools, and processes (experience)
Experience translating requirements into effective test cases (experience)
Proven ability to work both remotely and independently (experience)
Passion for games with a commitment to quality (experience)
Experience with JIRA, TestRail, and TCM tools (experience)
Location: US Remote, West Coast preferred (experience)
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee the entire QA process across multiple game projects, ensuring games release at the Netflix quality standard.
Create and maintain holistic project testing schedules, coordinating with cross-functional teams to track progress and communicate testing status.
Develop comprehensive test plans and test strategies, and identify appropriate tooling and frameworks to support all testing efforts.
Supervise and mentor a team of QA testers, offering guidance, training, and support to drive their efficiency and productivity.
Triage defects and issues, working closely with development teams and production to prioritize issues to be fixed ahead of the next release.
Lead live operations testing as titles release.
Anticipate production and quality challenges and proactively work with the team to find solutions and mitigate disruptions to development.
Maintain a detailed understanding of both production and QA testing processes, facilitating as a point of contact between teams.
Builds and maintains strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, demonstrating professionalism and excellent communication on behalf of both the company and QA team.
Benefits
general: Health Plans
general: Mental Health support
general: a 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match
general: Stock Option Program
general: Disability Programs
general: Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
general: Family-forming benefits
general: Life and Serious Injury Benefits
general: paid leave of absence programs
general: Full-time hourly employees accrue 35 days annually for paid time off to be used for vacation, holidays, and sick paid time off
general: Full-time salaried employees are immediately entitled to flexible time off
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