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# Head of Game Testing

- **Company:** EPAM Systems, Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $160,000.0 - $210,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Continuous Integration, Perforce, Git, Software Version Control
- **Published:** September 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/4BC96608EC3C4F59BCD55CA804B21F2B/job/

## About the Role

* 12+ years of experience in Game QA with 3+ years in formal leadership roles, with a proven track record of successfully launching multiple AAA titles across PC, Console, or Mobile platforms
 * Demonstrated presales or consulting experience, including designing custom QA solutions, presenting to external stakeholders, and closing high-value service agreements
 * Strong technical fluency in Unreal and Unity engine architectures, version control systems including Perforce and Git, and engineering pipelines to credibly advise on automation frameworks
 * Deep expertise in platform compliance requirements including PlayStation TRCs, Xbox TCRs, and Nintendo Lotcheck, with proven experience guiding clients through launch-readiness risks
 * Strong commercial acumen in project estimation, resource budgeting, and translating client game designs into concrete QA operational plans and scalable delivery models
 * Exceptional communication and executive presentation skills, with the ability to align technical and business stakeholders around quality strategy, risk management, and delivery outcomes

## Description

* Partner with business development teams to lead high-stakes client pitches, architect bespoke QA technical solutions, and draft precise Statements of Work for prospective game studio partners
 * Own the full discovery and onboarding phase for new client engagements, mapping engineering workflows, platform compliance needs, and automation requirements for seamless transition into active testing
 * Act as a trusted strategic advisor to game studios, auditing development pipelines and implementing automation, CI/CD integration, and risk-management strategies across diverse title portfolios
 * Forecast staffing models, establish SLAs, and optimize delivery frameworks for multi-disciplinary internal and external QA teams across AAA and AA engagements
 * Present data-driven QA readiness metrics, automation coverage, and compliance risks directly to studio executives and senior client stakeholders to support confident launch decisions
 * Identify business expansion opportunities within existing accounts and contribute to the long-term strategic direction and growth of the Game QA practice