Principal QA Engineer (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Principal QA Engineer (Gamedev): Leading the strategic quality approach across global teams for titles like VALORANT and League of Legends with an accent on shifting quality left and AI-assisted development. Focus on designing scalable automation frameworks, establishing quality standards, and coaching QA disciplines to improve both developer and player experience.

Location: Based in Sydney, Australia

Company

A global leader in game development dedicated to putting players first through the creation of iconic competitive games.

What you will do

• Own the quality approach for product areas and ensure quality activities are integrated throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Lead initiatives to shift quality left through automation, tooling, and process improvements to catch issues earlier.
• Identify and evolve test frameworks and automation strategies to improve speed, coverage, and reliability.
• Define and implement scalable quality standards and practices across multiple teams and business units.
• Shape the approach to quality in an evolving AI landscape, integrating AI-assisted workflows responsibly.
• Provide craft leadership, coaching, and mentorship to QA and partner disciplines.

Requirements

• 8+ years of software quality assurance or quality engineering experience with proven product successes.
• Experience defining overall test strategies and coaching team members on test design and execution.
• Proven track record of leading and maturing automated testing frameworks and tools.
• Ability to use quality metrics and telemetry to assess health and influence strategic decisions.
• Strong technical acumen to engage with engineers on systems, tooling, and development workflows.
• Must be based in Sydney, Australia

Nice to have

• Experience in game development environments and shipping titles.
• Development or quality experience across mobile, console, and PC platforms.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine or other game engines.
• Knowledge of CI/CD maturity and build/delivery workflows.
• Relevant certifications such as ISTQB (Foundation, Agile Tester, Expert Level) or ICAgile.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Flexible work schedules to support a healthy work-life balance.
• Comprehensive medical insurance covering employees and their dependents.
• Wellness fund and extensive learning and development opportunities.
• Unique perks including co-op gaming areas and a dedicated "play fund".