QA Manager, Fortnite Art and Audio

WHAT MAKES US EPIC?At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.QUALITY ASSURANCEWhat We DoThe Quality Assurance team owns the testing process, risk management, and quality evaluation of all products and functions across Epic. Our team works closely with developers and production to ensure the best possible user experience for our community and customers.What You'll DoAs a QA Manager on the Fortnite Art and Audio team, you will be responsible for building test strategies, defect management, driving organizational change, and mapping out QA hiring priorities and staffing plans. The position requires a leader in QA, both as a people manager and someone who isn’t afraid to dig into the details of problems and find innovative solutions at scale.In this role, you will• 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 skillsWhat We're Looking For• 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)EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFEOur intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 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. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.About UsEpic Games spans across 19 countries with 55 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we’ve been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic’s award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy here.Note to Recruitment Agencies: Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found here.