QA Director

As the QA Director at Stoic, your primary responsibilities include crafting the end-to-end QA strategy for Towerborne, overseeing all testing phases, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality releases. You'll also manage relationships with external QA vendors and drive a culture of quality assurance across the studio, ensuring every player experience is top-tier.

To be considered for the QA Director role at Stoic, candidates should have over 10 years of experience in QA for the video game industry, specifically leading QA for live service titles. Experience managing remote teams, strong communication skills, and proficiency with testing tools are essential. An understanding of live game operations and familiarity with Xbox and PC platforms further strengthen your application.

At Stoic, fostering a quality-first culture is crucial to our success. As QA Director, you'll champion this initiative by advocating for player experience, setting clear quality KPIs, and leading a talented QA team. Encouraging collaboration among development, production, and design teams ensures that quality remains at the forefront of every release.

The QA Director position at Stoic offers a competitive annual salary ranging from $160,000 to $190,000. This range is based on factors like experience, skills, and market demands. It reflects our commitment to compensating our talent fairly within the industry.

Absolutely! Stoic encourages candidates to apply even if they don’t meet all of the listed qualifications. We value diverse perspectives and believe that the right fit could emerge from varied backgrounds. If you're passionate about quality assurance and believe you can contribute to our team, we want to hear from you!

When discussing your strategies in an interview, focus on establishing clear workflows, enhancing communication among teams, and employing test automation where possible. Illustrate how you would prioritize testing based on player impact and collaborate with other departments to align testing with development.

To answer this question effectively, share your understanding of the unique challenges that live service games present, such as rapid updates and player feedback loops. Discuss how you would implement continuous testing, monitor player sentiment, and ensure patches are thoroughly vetted before deployment.

Choose an experience that highlights your commitment to quality, such as a situation where you identified critical bugs that could impact player experience. Detail how you communicated the importance of addressing these issues to stakeholders and the end results of your advocacy.

Share your approach to managing remote teams, including your strategies for oversights, effective communication methods, and tools that facilitate collaboration. Discuss any specific challenges faced and how you overcame them to ensure productivity and morale among team members.

Talk about the specific tools you've used in previous roles, how you implemented them into your workflow, and the benefits they brought to your QA processes. Highlight your experience in setting up CI/CD pipelines that integrate seamlessly with development and QA efforts.

Discuss your dedication to professional development, such as attending industry conferences, participating in workshops, or following relevant blogs and forums. Share how staying informed on trends impacts your QA strategies and enhances your team's performance.

Emphasize the importance of player feedback in your QA approach. Discuss how you integrate player input into your testing and refinement processes, ensuring that the gaming experience aligns with player expectations and preferences.

Demonstrate your problem-solving skills by outlining your process for triaging bugs, establishing clear priorities, and communicating with your team to manage expectations. Emphasize the importance of teamwork and collaboration during high-pressure situations.

Talk about the significance of diversity in the QA context. Share how you cultivate an inclusive environment, utilize each team member's strengths, and implement mentorship programs that promote growth and collaboration across different backgrounds.

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of both automation and manual testing. Highlight your experience in finding the right balance between the two, tailoring your approach to the specific needs of each game title and development cycle.