Technical Test Lead (AAA Games)

TL;DR

Technical Test Lead (AAA Games): Driving test automation and technical quality for a major AAA game title with an accent on regression testing, performance monitoring, and automation strategy. Focus on leading a specialized QA team, troubleshooting complex defects, expanding automated test suites, and improving developer workflows across platforms.

Location: Austin, Texas, United States; hybrid work arrangement. The role works as an embedded member of a Montreal-based AAA game studio.

Company

hirify.global develops and publishes major video game franchises across multiple genres and platforms, including NBA hirify.global, BioShock, Borderlands, Mafia, and Civilization.

What you will do

• Implement test strategies and technical quality plans across the AAA game development lifecycle.
• Maintain automation frameworks and performance tools to expand test coverage and identify bottlenecks.
• Direct regression testing and manual playthroughs, troubleshoot complex bugs, and oversee the defect lifecycle.
• Collaborate with production, engineering, and central QA teams to align technical requirements and resolve high-priority issues.
• Coach a small technical testing team on automation tools, QA practices, and implementation quality.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional software testing experience.
• At least 1 year focused on automated testing and/or scripting, plus at least 1 year in a testing leadership role.
• Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Java, Python, C#, Bash, Lua, or PowerShell.
• Hands-on experience with test automation tools or frameworks such as Selenium, Appium, or JUnit.
• Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

Nice to have

• Experience testing AAA games across multiple development phases.
• Experience with First Person Shooter or Action RPG titles and commercial engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Experience with CI/CD systems including TeamCity, Jenkins, or Horde.
• Experience with Test Case Management tools such as QMetry or TestRail.
• ISTQB or similar certification.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on globally recognized video game franchises reaching millions of players.
• Collaborate with an embedded AAA studio and hirify.global's central Test Automation team.
• Inclusive and equal-opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation available during hiring and employment.